By Josephine Sesay   Sierra Leone is a country richly blessed by nature, history and resilient people. Our land holds diamonds, fertile soil, vast coastlines and untapped human potential. It should be a place where children walk freely, where families sleep in peace and where hope outweighs fear. Yet today,

By Dadson A Musa   Sierra Leone Road Safety has seen transformation since its inception in the early 2000. Their duty is to compliment the effort of the police especially in ensuring that our roads are safe to a large extent. They are paid from the consolidated fund and their

By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema A 26-year-old Ansu Bockarie alias Bobson 5-0, an unemployed Sierra Leonean dwelling in Pendembu Town has been docked at Magistrate Court No.1 Presided over by His Worship, Magistrate Hadiru Daboh in Kenema on February 2, 2026. A Defendant, Ansu Bockarie alias Bobson 5-0 was arraigned

By Emma Black Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis, on January 31, 2026 , has paid a historic courtesy visit to the Flagstaff Maroon Community in Jamaica, reinforcing long-standing ancestral, cultural, and historical ties between Sierra Leone and the Maroon people of the Caribbean.

In the tranquil coastal town of Bonthe, where the ocean breeze meets swaying palm trees, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education has commenced its annual retreat, bringing together key officials tasked with shaping national media engagement and civic education strategies. Scheduled for February 2–4, 2026, the three-day retreat offers

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay     Connaught Hospital, the country’s largest government-run medical facility and primary referral center, has reported an impressive year of transformation and improved service delivery in 2025. A new management report highlights sweeping infrastructural development, technological enhancement, and a rise in public confidence in the hospital’s

By Emma Black The recent upward adjustment in fuel pump prices has triggered widespread debate across Sierra Leone, intensifying public scrutiny of the government’s economic management and the roles of key officials involved in policy coordination. As higher fuel costs ripple through transportation, food prices, and household expenses, many citizens

By Emma Black Fishing and coastal communities in Bonthe District have reached a landmark carbon agreement with the Africa Conservation Initiative (ACI), marking a major step forward in community-led conservation and benefit sharing in Sierra Leone. The agreement, negotiated with legal support from Namati Sierra Leone, covers the protection of

By Emma Black The Surgeons in Action Foundation has arrived in the country to launch a new round of free surgical services at the Police Hospital located within the Kingtom Police Barracks, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to expanding access to essential healthcare in Sierra Leone. The medical mission forms part

By Emm Black A team of Spanish medical specialists from the Surgeons in Action Foundation has paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. William Fayia Sellu, on the 2 February 2026, following their arrival in Sierra Leone to begin another round of free surgical operations