Freetown Businessman Jailed Over Alleged Phone Fraud Scheme
By Emma Black Mohamed Turay, a 32-year-old businessman, faced Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on Tuesday, charged with fraudulent conversion under Section 20(1)(iv)(a) of the Larceny Act 1916. The accusation: pocketing the proceeds from phones he was meant to sell. Court records allege that on November 9, 2024, […]
Escaped Coup Prisoner Faces Court Over Brutal Stabbing in Freetown
By Emma Black George Browne, a fugitive from the November 26 failed coup, found himself back in the dock before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2, this time charged with wounding and assault. The accusation viciously stabbing Mohamed Alie Bah beneath his left eye in a dispute over stolen cash. […]
MMTU Vice Chancellor Battles Lecturer in Cyberbullying Showdown
By Emma Black Dr. Philip John Kanu, Vice Chancellor and Principal of Milton Margai Technical University, is locked in a courtroom clash with one of his lecturers, Tejan Sheik Rogers, accused of unleashing a torrent of cyberbullying against him. Rogers faces a single count of cyberstalking under Section 44(2)(b) of the Cyber Security […]
Security Guard Freed on Bail in Ministry Theft Case
By Emma Black Mohamed Kamara, a security guard, faced Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on Tuesday, charged with office breaking and larceny under Section 26(1) of the Larceny Act 1916. The irony isn’t lost: a man tasked with safeguarding property now stands accused of pilfering it. Court records allege […]
Sierra Leone Kicks Off Global Sports Day with a Call for Health and Unity
By Sulaiman Jalloh On Sunday, April 6, 2025, Sierra Leone’s capital pulsed with energy as the nation joined the world in celebrating the International day of sports, spotlighting physical activity as a cornerstone of health, under the theme Leveling the Playing Field promoting Physical Activity for Health, the event blended festivity with […]
Plumber in Hot Water Over Alleged GUMA Meter Theft
By Emma Black John Kamara, a 38-year-old plumber, faced Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on Tuesday, charged with larceny under Section 2 of the Larceny Act 1916. The twist, a man who fixes pipes stands accused of swiping a water meter meant to keep them flowing. The charge sheet alleges […]
Brothers Face Court Over Daring Burglary Haul in Freetown
By Emma Black Brothers William George Stone and Ola George Stone stood before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on Tuesday, charged with burglary and larceny under Sections 25(1) and 13(a) of the Larceny Act 1916. The sibling duo is accused of ransacking a home and making off with a trove […]
Sierra Leone Tennis Roars Back with National Championships
By Dadson A. Musa After years in the shadows, tennis is staging a triumphant return in Sierra Leone. With a drawn-out Supreme Court battle finally dismissed, the Sierra Leone Tennis Association (SLTA), under new president Andy Bam, is reigniting the sport with a national competition set to grip Freetown from April 14 to […]
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BANK OF SIERRA LEONE
MONETARY POLICY STATEMENT The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) met on 27 March 2025. The Governor, Dr. Ibrahim L. Stevens, chaired the meeting. The MPC reviewed recent global and domestic macroeconomic and financial market developments and assessed the risks to the outlook for domestic inflation and growth. Following the […]
