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By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

As part of his commitment, Minister of Transport and Aviation (MTA), Alhaji Fanday Turay after signing his performance contract, promised to improve domestic revenue generation for the ministry and its agencies to the tune of 1.5 million dollars and ensure compliance with budgetary level and its regulations by 85%.

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

Sierra Leone on Thursday 25th April observed World Malaria Day which also saw the roll-out of the National Malaria Vaccine campaign at State House in Freetown.

The nationwide malaria campaign will see the distribution of nearly 5.4 million special Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) using a digitized registration system. With $5.3 million from the Global Fund, UNICEF, WHO, and other partners are supporting the Ministry of Health in this effort.

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby has assured the public of restoring electricity power at the various public hospitals, in the wake of the recent irregular supply of power in various parts of the country.

 A press release from the minister’s office dated 24th April 2024 said they are aware of the current electricity challenges faced by hospitals.

By Politico staff writer

In a move to foster peaceful co-existence, the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) with support from UN-Women, has successfully completed the process of reactivating “Civil Society Coalitions for Peace” in six districts across the country.

The deliberations centred on the coalition's mandate, formation of executive leadership, and comprehensive needs assessment for capacity enhancement, among others.

By Politico Staff Writer

The Independent Procurement Review Panel (IPRP) has held a day’s sensitization programme in Bo with suppliers and contractors to inform them about the functions of the institution.

Chairman of the Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce, James Solomon Koroma told the gathering about the institution’s responsibility to look into complaints brought forward by aggrieved persons unhappy about how contracts were awarded.

By Politico staff writer

 As the rainy season draws closer, the Sierra Leone Environmental Film Summit will today be screening a new documentary featuring the plight of the women of Freetown during natural disasters such as flooding at the Sierra Leone Environmental Film Summit.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

The Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG) has urged government and development partners to commit to a national fund for public interest media and to allocate at least 3% of the annual national budget to media investment and development.