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The first African Female Secondary School Principal in Sierra Leone, Latilewa Christiana Hyde, was born on 14th June 1911 in Freetown, British Sierra Leone. Fondly called Lati Hyde, she was the daughter of Christiana (née Fraser) and Jonathan Hyde. Her father was a Methodist Minister and a graduate of Ranmoor College, Sheffield. Her mother was the local Postmaster and Registrar of births and deaths in Murray Town. Lati Hyde attended the Annie Walsh Memorial School (AWMS) in Freetown, and in 1938, she became the First Woman to graduate from Fourah Bay College. She also later studied at Cambridge University. Lati…
A delegation from Sierra Leone, led by the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, recently signed Hungary’s first Joint Economic Commission in Budapest, marking a significant step toward strengthening economic cooperation and mutual solidarity. President Bio’s attempts to advance economic diplomacy and fortify relations between the two nations have reached a significant turning point with the agreement. During their visit to Budapest, the delegation, led by Hon. Musa Timothy Kabba, participated in several fruitful meetings, conversations, and business forums. During their visit, the delegation met with representatives from the private sector, institutions, and important stakeholders to position Sierra…
The alarming rise in food insecurity in the nation is highlighted in the most recent report from the WFP Sierra Leone Country Office. A startling 82% of people live in food insecurity, with 18% of households being classified as severely food insecure, according to the February 2024 Food Security Monitoring System Report. The global food crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic has been identified as the main causes of this decline, which represents a major deterioration from earlier assessments. One encouraging finding from the report is that, as a result of a comparatively good harvest, there…
Registered nurses looking after newborns at Princess Christian Maternity Hospital, in Freetown Sierra Leone in 2018. The country’s science council has recieved SGCI support to promote science and technology to improve the quality of life of citizens. Copyright: Dominic Chavez/World Bank, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED. A pan-African initiative to strengthen science granting councils throughout the continent has given new life to Sierra Leone’s National Science, Technology, and Innovation Council (NSTIC). According to Jonas Redwood-Sawyerr, the chair of Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Technical and Higher Education’s NSTIC, the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) program has helped the NSTIC become more relevant and well-known…
Bloomberg Philanthropies took a risk when it established the Youth Climate Action Fund to address the pressing need to combat climate change. Tens of thousands of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 will be engaged in this project in 100 cities throughout the world to plan, carry out, and oversee local climate solutions. $50,000 in microgrants will be given by the fund to each city to assist youth-led climate projects that are customized to meet the needs and objectives of the area. Tree planting, public education campaigns, recycling programs, and disaster preparedness initiatives are a few examples…
In Sierra Leone, the National Land Commission is working harder to inform and educate the public about the nation’s land governance reforms. The Commission was created by the Julius Maada Bio administration and approved by the legislature to settle land disputes and advance equitable and just land ownership, especially for women. To gain a better understanding of the Commission’s functions, Dr. Philip Pessina Mornya, Chairman of the Board of Directors, stressed the significance of involving stakeholders in diverse communities. In particular, he emphasized the Commission’s efforts to resolve land disputes that have endangered peace and resulted in property loss in…
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has presided over the DePAC meeting with emphasis on the Constitutional Review Process, CRC, while also highlighting the many law reforms his government has made in recent years. In his update Attorney General, Mohamed Lamin Tarawalley said following His Excellency’s reelection as President in June 2023, he issued directives for the conclusion of the CRC, which he noted had gone on for many years. He recalled that the President had also emphasised that he saw the process as part of his commitment to strengthening the country’s democracy and had, therefore, urged everyone to…
On Monday 8th April 2024, a combined team from the National Consumer Protection Commission (NCPC), the Directorate of Standards and Compliance of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and the Standards Bureau, mounted a sting operation in Waterloo, closing three building materials shops found in possession of substandard iron rods. The team was led by the CEO of the NCPC, Lawrence Landi Bassie, supported by the Director of Standards and Compliance in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Madam Nguanya Massaquoi, and an expert from the Standards Bureau, the media, and the police from Waterloo. Speaking during the operation, Mr…
IMATT College Law School has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing the 89th position out of 694 universities worldwide in the prestigious Jessup Moot Competition. This outstanding achievement places IMATT College in 2nd position in the league of African teams ahead of renowned institutions such as the University of Lagos, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Tunisia, Lesotho and two American universities, among others, solidifying its position as a leading academic institution in the field of law. The team from IMATT College demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication, and legal acumen throughout the competition, showcasing their expertise in international law and advocacy. Their performance stands as…
On Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the State House in Freetown, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio cordially welcomed His Excellency Sheikh Shakboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. The meeting was to continue the conversation about strengthening Sierra Leone-UAE bilateral and diplomatic ties in the wake of President Bio’s recent visit to the UAE in March. President Bii and Minister Al Nahyan discussed how to achieve both countries’ development goals by securing common goals during their meeting. Sierra Leone expressed gratitude to His Highness Mohamed Bin Zayed,…