Richard Williams, SLENA Correspondent.

A solemn delegation from the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) extended its sympathies directly to the family of the late Professor Joseph Aruna Lawrence Kamara. His passing on 10 December 2025, at 71, moved officials to honor his profound contributions toward academia and national development. Speaking for the Ministry, Minister Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie emphasized their presence reflected the deep esteem held for Professor Kamara’s service. She celebrated a lifetime devoted...

Ministries under the Human Capital Development (HCD) Cluster convened a crucial quarterly review on January 7, 2026, to sharpen the quality and consistency of government performance reporting. Held at the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) in Freetown, the meeting focused on enhancing the monitoring framework that tracks national development goals. Directors and technical officers from eight ministries participated, critically reviewing work plans and Performance Tracking Table...

Conferring Doctorate, Master’s, Degree, Diploma, and Certificate awards on 2,551 graduates. The event was held under the theme: “Transformation: A Step into the Future With or Without Jobs.” The ceremony attracted senior government officials, including the Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sarjoh Aziz Kamara; the Chancellor of the University; the Vice Chancellor and Principal; members of the University Court; representatives of public and private universities; members of the...