Freetown Polytechnic Opens Second Learning Centre, Launches Finder Programme Freetown Polytechnic has opened its second Community Learning Centre at its Jui Campus alongside the launch of the Finder Programme, an initiative aimed at equipping young Sierra Leoneans with technical and artificial intelligence (AI) skills to develop solutions to community challenges. The centre was officially launched on Tuesday, November 10, by Chief Minister Dr David Moinina Sengeh, in partners

AG Pledges Support to Newly Elected Bar Association Executive Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay has pledged his office’s support to the newly elected Executive of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), following discussions on strengthening the legal profession, improving access to justice and advancing justice sector reforms. Sesay made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the Association’s new leadership to his office, where discussions focused on

Chief Minister Engages Choithram Pupils on Science and Innovation Chief Minister and Chief Innovation Officer Dr David Moinina Sengeh has engaged pupils of Choithram International School in Freetown on the role of science, research and innovation in addressing societal challenges. The interaction took place on Tuesday, November 10, as part of activities marking World Science Day for Peace and Development. It brought Sengeh together with pupils in Years 7–10, who heard about h

Stats SL Begins Training of Census Enumerators and Supervisors Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has commenced a 12-day training programme for shortlisted Enumerators and Supervisors in Pujehun District ahead of the 2026 Population and Housing Census. The training, which began on Monday, November 9, 2026, is designed to equip field personnel with the skills and knowledge needed to conduct an accurate and credible population count. Stats SL District Statistician for Pujehun,

NASSIT Takes Retirement Readiness Campaign to North West Region The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has extended its Project 54+ retirement readiness campaign to the North West Region after completing engagements with workers and members approaching retirement across six locations in the North East. The North East exercise, conducted from November 1 to 9, covered Kono, Makeni, Magburaka, Kabala, Mongor and Kamakwie. It brought together NASSIT members age