By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Sierra Leone is fast emerging as one of Africa’s most promising destinations for renewable energy investment, following the successful hosting of the accelerated partnership for renewables in Africa (APRA) investment forum 2025 at the Bintumani International conference centre in Freetown. The two-day event held under

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara     In a decisive move to protect state property and enhance community security, the Regional Commander of Freetown East, assistant inspector General (AIG) Brima Kanneh, has officially launched the construction of a perimeter fence around the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) land at the Owen

 By Brima Siafa President Bio cutting the tape to declare the Maternal Centre of Excellence in Kono Open President Julius Maada Bio on Saturday 26th October, 2025  commissioned the newly constructed Maternal Centre of Excellence in Kono, marking a step forward in improving maternal healthcare. This is a great initiative

By Emma Black The Ministry of Social Welfare continues to make remarkable progress under the dynamic leadership of Hon. Melrose Karminty, a visionary public servant whose commitment to inclusion, transparency, and empowerment has redefined social governance in Sierra Leone. Hon. Karminty has distinguished herself as one of the country’s most

By Emma Black The Magistrate of the Masiaka Court, Magistrate Harold Kamara Esq., on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, presided over the arraignment of seven men from Mamanah village in the Koya chiefdom, Port Loko district, on multiple drug-related charges. The accused persons Alie Daddy Kamara (35), Mohamed Lamin Turay (25),

By Dadson A. Musa At a jam-packed barray in Kowa Chiefdom, Moyamba district, the local unit commander (LUC) of the Moyamba police division, superintendent Sia Bernadette Sandy, has cautioned residents to steer clear of drug abuse and other deviant behaviors that threaten peace and development in the community. It was

By Thaimu T. Kamara In a decisive show of commitment to combating drug-related offenses within Kambia township and its border communities, on 23 October 2025, the Kambia police division, under the command of CSP Sao Vandy, has carried out a symbolic burning of a large quantity of dried green leaves

By Emma Black EDSA Acting Director-General  Tesman Awo Egbe(photo credit-Awareness Times The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) are pleased to acknowledge the findings of a recent survey conducted by the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR), which highlights remarkable improvements in electricity access and reliability across Freetown. 23rd October 2025,

By Emma Black In a major breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking, on October 23, 2025,  officials of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) customs department stationed at the Gendema Border crossing between Sierra Leone and Liberia have arrested a Guinean woman in possession of 91 parcels of a substance suspected to

By Kadiatu A. Turay In the bustling markets of Freetown, the rhythm of daily life continues as traders call out to customers and buyers haggle over prices. Yet behind the familiar noise and energy lies a quiet struggle, the rising cost of living has affected everyone, but few feel the