By Kemo Cham
The 2019 edition of the European Film Festival in Sierra Leone premiered on Friday at the British Council with the screening of a British made movie about a child-led family.
The movie, Jellyfish, which stars British actress Liv Hill as Sarah Taylor, explores the issues surrounding child abuse and the effect children and their upbringing.
Jellyfish is one of 16 films lined up for the eight-day long festival being held on the theme: ‘The rights of the child.’
By Kemo Cham
Sierra Leone’s parliament on Thursday committed a proposed legislation that seeks to recognize the legal effect of electronic transactions, including electronic signatures.
By Mohamed T. Massaquoi
The Minister of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), Dr. Francis Mustapha Kaikai, has reaffirmed the Sierra Leone government’s commitment to the empowerment of women and girls.
“Our Government will continue to march in solidarity with all women and girls as we strive to ensure that no segment of our population is left behind,” Dr. Kai-Kai said.
By Hajaratu Kalokoh
Thirty-five journalists from Freetown on Friday went through a one-day media training on issues related to human trafficking.
The training which was coordinated by the Ministry of Social Welfare and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is geared towards increasing knowledge and encouraging reportage about human trafficking.
By Politico Staff Writer
Ishiatu Fofanah, a second year student at the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, is all set to launch an event management company.
Ms Fofana, who will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the company, Madam Planner, informed news men on Friday that the launching ceremony is slated for the 29th November, at the Atlantic Lumley Hotel. The launching will be done under the Distinguished Grand Chief Patronage of Dr. Mary Okumu, Country Representative UN Women.
By Hajaratu Kalokoh
The University of Sierra Leone (USL) says there has been no increase in fees for any of its constituent colleges, following public outcry that fees had gone up.
USL in a statement signed by its Registrar, Olive Barrie, says: “The government directs that Tuition fees should not be increased in the university and the management of the University of Sierra Leone strictly abides by that.”
By Politico Staff Writer
The Milton Margai College of Education and Technology (MMCET) has imposed various punitive measures on a total of 31 students in a move the administration said was part of efforts to instill discipline in the school.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
