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By Mabinty M. Kamara

The Ministry of Defense (MoD) and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) say they are investigating a senior officer for allegedly failing to follow the due process of voluntary retirement from the army.

Brigadier Mohamed Kargbo faces disciplinary actions if found wanting for staying away from duty without approval, the MoD and the Military High Command say, according to a statement read out at a press conference by army spokesman Major Yahyah Brima

By Politico Staff Writer

First Lady Fatima Bio’s campaign against sexual and gender-based violence has attained global attention with the backing of her peers at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

The Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) have dismissed “inaccurate and misleading” reports about the 34 Military Hospital.

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

The Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC) will need US$100 million annually for the next ten years, amounting to US$1billion, to ensure everyone in the Western Area gets access to pure and safe drinking water, the company said.

Officials of Guma made the projection during the presentation of their budget to government on Thursday, as part of the ongoing national budget presentation hearing.

By Hajaratu Kalokoh

Sierra Leone is set to have its first policy for the aged, according to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

The Ministry said the National Ageing Policy, which is geared towards strengthening the provisions under the country’s Social Safety Net Program, is set to be launched by President Julius Maada Bio. It didn’t provide an exact date for the launch.

The Social Safety Net is a program that caters for the aged. It involves the provision of cash support for those eligible under it, especially in rural areas.

By Hajaratu Kalokoh

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security (MAFFS) has announced an elaborate plan to collaborate with the sister Ministries of Defense and Youth Affairs to embark on a massive rice production scheme.

This collaborative project aims at cultivating 170, 000 hectares of rice over the next three years. MAFFS officials said Thursday in a press briefing the goal is to produce 310, 000 metric tons of rice.

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has said they will need Le44 billion to pay for the West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 2020. The money will cater for 172,000 pupils in all public schools in the country.

The Ministry of Education made the announcement during the presentation of their budget for 2020. However, this money could increase drastically after the Ministry of Finance instructed them to factor in pupils who will be writing the exams in private schools.