By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
The European Union (EU) and the Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministries of Trade and Industry, and Finance have signed a 12 million Euro Business Environment and Competitive Agreement.
Over 492 disaster cases recorded-NDMA boss
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
The Director- General of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Ret. Lt. General Brima Sesay has in the official launch of the Sierra Leone Disaster Risk Financing Strategy and Implementation Plan at the Atlantic Lumley Hotel in Freetown said they have recorded four hundred and ninety-two disaster incidences across the country since the establishment of the agency in 2020.
Sierra Leone police chief calls for fast-track court for drugs
By Nasratu Kargbo
Inspector-General of Police William Fayia Sellu has recommended the setting up of a fast-track court in the country to deal with drug-related offences.
He made this call during a Committee Hearing in Parliament on the 18th of March 2024, where most of the stakeholders related to drug issues were summoned in a bid for Members of Parliament to get an understanding of the issue from various perspectives.
Over 2,955 drug users in one facility in 2023
By Nasratu Kargbo
Psychoactive substances have claimed the lives of many youths, resulting in two thousand nine hundred and fifty-five (2,955) persons registered for treatment at the Sierra Leone Psychiatric Hospital in 2023, according to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Sartie Kenneh.
Kush users escape from rehab center
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
Press Secretary, Yusuf Keketoma Sandi has said that nine Kush users have escaped from the Rehab Centre at Peace Keeping Mission Centre in Hastings outside Freetown.
Massive demolition exercise at Lumley Beach
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
The National Tourist Board yesterday 19th March commenced the demolition of over thirty bars and restaurants at the Lumley beach in Freetown.
Speaking in an interview with Politico on the 18th of March this year, the Public Relations Officer of the National Tourist Board, Rabbi Kai Bockarie said a notice letter was earlier sent to beach property owners, informing them to remove permanent and makeshift structures from the beachfront.
AfDB on an impact assessment visit in Salone
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
A delegation of seven Executive Directors from the African Development Bank (ADB) Group is in Sierra Leone on a five-day impact assessment visit and consultation mission aimed at deepening the partnership between the Bank and the West African Nation.
The delegation paid a visit to one of the Governors of AfDB who is also Sierra Leone’s Minister of Finance, Sheku Fantamadi Bangura.
