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By Nasratu Kargbo

Kono District has recorded the highest physical assault cases for the second year running, according to a report by the Rainbo Initiative covering the six districts in which the institution operates.

Based on the Gender Based Violence (GBV) Survivor Incident Report 2023, which was launched on the 20 March 2024, the institution received ninety-four (94) reports from the district, a figure that represents 47.5% of total physical assault cases reported across the six districts.

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

Commenting on their press release dated 19th of March this year, which speaks to the compliance to the Work Permit Act 2023, Acting Director General, Ministry of Employment Labour Social Security, Sinneh Bockarie has told Politico that foreign workers defaulting on payments for work permit will face fines and other penalties.

Bockarie made this statement to Politico in an exclusive interview on 22nd March, 2024. He spoke of conducting routine checks to ensure compliance, and that there will be no excuse for defaulters.

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

As World Water Day was observed on Friday 22^nd March, people living in Communities within the Western Urban Area have, in an interview with Politico, called on the Government to address what they say is the inconsistent supply of water.

Politico visited Brookfields, Model, Allen Town, Calaba Town, Kissy Shell communities among others, where residents expressed dismay over the water shortages.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

The Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) has concluded the review process of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Management and Functions and has presented to the minister and staff the report.

Minister of Tourism, Nabeela Tunis extended her heartfelt gratitude to the PSRU team for their commendable effort in putting the report together.

By Politico Staff Writer

The Director General (DG) of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Fuad Daboh has told pressmen in Bo on the 22nd March, 2024 that his institution will soon open offices in Moyamba district in the South and Portloko district in the North Western region.

By Saio Marrah

The Medical Co-ordinator of Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in Sierra Leone, Dr. Kennedy Uadiale, has in commemoration of 2024 World Tuberculosis (TB) day, called on other partners to support Sierra Leone in the treatment.

24^th March every year is world TB day and the theme for this year is “Yes! We can end TB.”

MSF is in collaboration with the Ministry of health ministry providing treatment and management of TB in the northern district and regional headquarters of the country. 

By Nasratu Kargbo

Fifty percent (50%) of sexual assault cases reported to Rainbo Initiative are from children between ages eleven to fifteen, the number recorded from children within that age bracket is one thousand two hundred and seventy (1,270), according to the Head of Programmes at Rainbo Initiative Anthony Sam.