By Josephine Sesay A section of Bai Bureh Road in Freetown was temporarily rendered partially impassable following heavy overnight rains that swept large quantities of garbage onto the roadway, blocking approximately 40 metres of one lane near Portee Brima Lane. The Mayor of Freetown, together with staff of the Freetown City Council (FCC) and in...

By: Shout Climate Change Africa In a landmark move toward environmental inclusivity, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Emmanuel Abdulai, has announced that local communities will now serve as “equal partners” in the nation’s conservation efforts. The declaration was made in the Well of Parliament during the ratification of the Sierra Leone...

The European Union funded YOULEAD Project Titled: ‘Catalyzing Youth Leadership in Decision-Making and Economic Life for Inclusive Development in Sierra Leone,” expands Youth Entrepreneurship, Strengthens Youth-led CSO’s, Provide Graduate Internship Opportunities, and Accelerates Inclusive Youth Development in Falaba District In a bold demonstration of its enduring commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive development, the European...

The Head of the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) has led a swift intervention and recovery effort in Motormeh Community, Western Rural Area of Freetown, following the illegal burning of a section of protected Greenbelt land. The operation, which resulted in the arrest of a suspect, was carried out after reports emerged that a man...

By Josephine Sesay The CRS Organization in Crow Bay has reported significant progress in its ongoing sensitization campaign aimed at improving sanitation and reducing flood risks within the community. During a recent engagement, campaign members outlined key achievements, noting that sustained public awareness efforts have led to a noticeable decline in indiscriminate waste disposal. Through...

By Josephine Sesay The Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency (SLMet) has issued its first-ever weather warning using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s early warning systems and advancing the digital transformation of meteorological services. The alert, issued over the capital, warned of light dust conditions across Freetown, which could...

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has officially unveiled new uniforms for its Customs Services Department as part of preparations for the forthcoming World Customs Organization – West and Central Africa (WCO-WCA) expert meetings and conference scheduled to take place from May 4 to 8 at the Freetown International Conference Centre....

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr Sierra Leone is taking significant steps toward improving its management of hazardous chemicals and waste, as experts unveil a comprehensive National Action Plan (NAP) aimed at safeguarding public health and the environment. Presenting the framework, Consultant Hamidu David Mansaray outlined the objectives, methodology, and long-term vision guiding the development of...

By Sahr Daniel Ellie A powerful midnight hailstorm has left a trail of destruction in Ngandon Gbanneh, displacing hundreds of residents and injuring dozens in one of the most severe weather incidents recorded in recent times. The storm, which struck in the early hours of Friday, April 1, 2026, tore through the sleeping settlement with...