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Guma Valley Water Company Marks 65 Years Amid Service Challenges and Expansion Plans

abefeoladimeji1April 20, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr Freetown, Sierra Leone The Managing Director of the Guma Valley Water Company, Ing. Mariwan Kallon, has reflected on the institution’s 65th anniversary, describing it as both a milestone of resilience and a moment for renewed commitment to addressing the growing water needs of the capital. Speaking in an interview, Ing....

WAHO Chief Urges Transparency in Health Financing

abefeoladimeji1April 20, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Director-General of the West African Health Organization, Dr. Melachior Athanase J. C. Asissi, has called for stronger transparency, improved coordination, and enhanced workforce investment to boost the performance of health systems across West Africa. Delivering a statement at a high-level regional engagement, Dr. Asissi emphasized that beyond existing efforts,...

ECOWAS Health Committee Meets in Freetown

abefeoladimeji1April 20, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr Freetown, Sierra Leone The Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Planning, Komba Momoh, has underscored the importance of regional collaboration in strengthening health systems across West Africa during the 26th Annual Meeting of the West African Health Organization Financial Support Steering Committee. Delivering a statement on behalf of the Resident...

CITIZENS, BE AWARE: THE RETURN OF EDSA AUTOMATIC “OFF AND ON”

abefeoladimeji1April 20, 2026

The frequent, erratic switching of power, often referred to as “automatic off and on” by The Nature Newspaper, is more than just an inconvenience; it is a direct threat to your property, your safety, and the national economy. As citizens faithfully fulfill their obligations by purchasing prepaid credit, the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA)...

Environmental Heat Poisons Plastic Packaged Water.

abefeoladimeji1April 14, 2026

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Service Delivery at Weekly Press Briefing.

abefeoladimeji1April 14, 2026

By Zacharia Jalloh, Ministry of Information and Civic Education The Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) convened its weekly government press conference at the Miatta Conference Centre, Youyi Building, addressing critical national issues including electricity supply, water distribution, and public awareness of the Citizens’ Budget. The briefing brought together senior government officials, civil society...

Sierra Leone Ministers Champion Blue Economy Investment at Liberia’s Kpongama 2026 Conference.

abefeoladimeji1April 14, 2026

By Staff Writer Sierra Leone’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Kenyeh Barlay, and Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Princess Dugba, have reaffirmed the country’s commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable ocean resource management during their participation in the Liberia National Fisheries Investment Conference (Kpongama) 2026. The high-level conference, held in Monrovia...

Environment Minister Leads Wetlands Inspection Tour.

abefeoladimeji1April 14, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, has led a high-level, multi-agency delegation on a comprehensive inspection tour of key wetlands, including Aberdeen Creek and other environmentally sensitive areas across the Western Area Peninsula. The mission forms part of ongoing government efforts to assess the state of critical...

Government to Privatize Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority Operations by End of 2026.

abefeoladimeji1April 14, 2026

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay (Strategic Communications Adviser) The Government of Sierra Leone has announced plans to transfer the operational management of the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) to a private operator by the end of 2026, in a major reform effort aimed at improving efficiency, service delivery, and financial sustainability within the country’s energy...

ECOWAS Parliament Urged to Strengthen Child Protection Frameworks — Hon. Dr. Isata Mahoi.

abefeoladimeji1April 14, 2026

By Communications Unit | Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Hon. Dr. Isata Mahoi, has called on member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to intensify efforts in safeguarding children, describing child protection as both a legal responsibility and a moral obligation critical to regional...