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By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah 

Speaking about their preparedness ahead of the rainy season during which most flooding occurs in Freetown, the Director- General of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Brima Sesay has disclosed that they have constructed drainages in most flood-prone communities in the capital, to  address the problem. 

"In 2022 we suffered 40 deaths in Freetown, but in 2023 that number reduced drastically to 4," Sesay noted, saying that is due to the improvement in drainage infrastructure. 

By Saio Marrah

A 41-year-old accused Matthew Mendy; a Gambian national has appeared before a magistrate court in Freetown after he was allegedly caught with a shotgun at the Freetown International Airport.

The accused, a herbalist and businessman was arraigned before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Pademba Road Court No.1 on Friday 19th April 2024.

By Saio Marrah

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Sierra Leone has solidified a working partnership with Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Social Welfare after both parties signed a partnership agreement.

By Nasratu Kargbo

The National Elections Watch (NEW) has recommended that Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) should work in tandem with the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) to ensure that inmates at Correctional Centres are registered.

A National Election Watch (NEW) 2023 Electoral Cycle Report launched in Freetown on the 16^th April 2024 recommends that inmates be registered to access identification cards.

By Nasratu Kargbo

Presenting pictures of swollen limbs infested with dreadful sores, corpses, and zombie-looking youths, euphoria of willingness to fight the scourge filled the well of parliament as members of parliament unanimously approved the Drug and Substance Abuse Public Emergency Response Regulations 2024, and called on the police, judiciary, task force, and other stakeholders to be stringent in their implementation.  

By Prince J Musa in Kenema

Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Environment, and other stakeholders have inspected the proposed mining site of J.M Gold Company at Bambawo community, Kenema.

 The trip was to identify issues raised by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) regarding allegations of destroying the reserve Kambui forest.

By Nasratu Kargbo

Sitting on the ground or leaning against nearby trees outside the Sierra Leone Parliament, dozens of pupils who have been exempted from taking the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have called on the government and all other stakeholders to hear their cry and ensure they take the examination.