The dangers of security intelligence failure in the governance systems and the economy of Sierra Leone
By Santigie Abu Kamara Introduction There would undoubtedly be security issues in a country with so many uncontrolled areas, open borders, and no restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals. This essay aims to address the risks that a security intelligence breakdown poses to Sierra Leone’s political and economic institutions. Security Intelligence: In order…...
“Coup Attempt”: APC is committed to helping with investigations – Says Publicity Secretary
By Sulaiman Jalloh Sidie Yahya Tunis – Publicity Secretary of APC Following the Sunday, November 26th, 2023 security breach which the government has described as a “ failed coup attempt”, Sidie Yahya Tunis, national publicity secretary of the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) party has said that the party is committed to…...
Lungi bridge will cost US$1.5 billion – Says Information Minister
By Sulaiman Jalloh According to Chernor Bah, Minister of Information and Civic Education, the estimated amount to construct the 8-kilometre-long Lungi Bridge is about One Billion Five Hundred Million United States Dollars (US$1.5b). The Information Minister, in a press release issued on 1st December, 2023 and signed by him, disclosed that the bridge will…...
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Malimba Village gets five-classroom building
By: Yusuf Ibrahim Kamara In a move to compliment government efforts in providing accessible and quality education in rural communities, Education for All and its partners handed over a newly constructed school building to the Malimba village in Koya Chiefdom, Port Loko District, on 27th November, 2023. According to community people, having good […]
Sex workers say they want curfew time to be extended
By; Sulaiman Jalloh Following the security issues on Sunday, November 26th, 2023, an indefinite curfew was imposed by government from 9:00p.m to 6:00 a.m every day until further notice. The curfew has affected every sector of society, including commercial sex workers, especially those on the streets. Sex workers, on the streets, hustle at night; […]
Pharmacy Board says it cannot guarantee quality, safety of COCO SAMBA
By; Amara Thoronka Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone (PBSL), has in public notice dated Wednesday, 29th November, 2023, disclosed that, at the moment, it cannot guarantee the quality and safety of the much-talked-about and fast-selling COCO SAMBA, a herbal product said to enhance sexual performance in men, among other beneficial claims. As the […]
Street Begging: New Epidemic in Town
By: Alusine Fullah In this 21st century a lot of our countrymen are with the view that when they come to the city, they could easily make it in life. That is why the Capital of Sierra Leone has become populated. The population of Freetown is drastically increasing on a daily basis which […]
The Need for Peace
By Millicent Senava Mannah Peace is an essential ingredient for any nation to strive, and political unrest is a recipe for disaster. Now that the elections saga is over, some people are elated for the development, others are not. Now that the opposition has gone to Parliament, all Sierra Leoneans must embrace the […]
A Candid Look at the Dark Side of Sierra Leonean Society
By: Jensen Brian Abass Cumming Introduction: In the depths of self-reflection and societal observations, the question arises: Is it the color of our skin or the state of our hearts that drives some Sierra Leoneans to acts of selfishness and betrayal? This article delves into the heart of the matter, exploring instances of […]