Sierra Leone Needs Quality Facilities to Enhance Education
BY Dr. Rev. Paul Bala Samura I maintain that education is the key to national development. In a recent town hall meeting, President Bio said he would only be president if educated. Without education, there would also be no ministers, members of parliaments, mayors, district chairmen, directors, accountants, and civil servants. Quality school facilities […]
The Musa Tombo Effect
By Dadson A. Musa He has been a revelation in Sierra Leone football and has been quick to make his mark in the football scene. He might have had his two journeys to Europe which ended in quick returns to the surprise of many in the country. There were rumours of him wanting to…...
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Armed Forces Wives’ Cooperative Society Ends National Tour on Campaign Against Drugs and Substance Abuse
By Major Hassan Kamara Madam Fatmata Bintu Lavahun, President of the Armed Forces Wives’ Cooperative Society (AFWCS) and wife of the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Peter K Lavahun Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) ends national campaign against Kush and substance abuse. With support from National Task Force for Drug and […]
Communication Minister Participates at Forum of China-Africa Digital Cooperation
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Communications and Technology, Haja Salimatu Bah has participated in the Forum of China-Africa Digital Cooperation held in Beijing, Capital of China. The Minister was accompanied by the Ambassador of Sierra Leone to China, H.E. Abu Bakarr Karim. During the occasion, Minister Bah did engage in several bilateral meetings aimed at enhancing […]
The Vanishing Coins: Analyzing the Shortage and Impact on Transactions in Sierra Leone
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings In a recent encounter, a situation unfolded that highlights a pressing issue with the availability and use of coins in Sierra Leone. As a passenger in a taxi, I witnessed a heated argument between a driver and a fuel station attendant over the lack of coin change. This incident…...
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Man Jailed for False Pretense
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema Magistrate Mustapha Briama-Jah of Magistrate Court No.2 in Kenema has sent to jail one Mustapha Kamara of Hawa Lamin street, Ngombu Layout in Kenema to four years imprisonment for false pretences Contrary to Sec.32(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916. The Accused on Monday Mach 11,2024 at Holy Trinity…...
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Human Rights Abuse: Activists Urge Police Leadership to Intervene
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema A human rights activist of Amnesty International Sierra Leone who also served as a member of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ)in the person of Sumarine Thompson Fatorma was manhandled by one police officer, PC 19887 Mustapha Konneh at Daru police station. Mustapha Konneh assaulted this activist because…...
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NSA Boss Inaugurates 1st U-15 Tournament
By Amadu Fofie The Executive Director of the National Sport Authority (NSA), Dr Emmanuel Saffa Abdullah Esq., has recently officially inaugurated the first edition of the Under-15 Tournament at the Kenema City Field, Eastern Province. The atmosphere was electric as young athletes from various regions gathered to participate in the historic event. The tournament […]
Police Get New DIG
By Manty Kelsina Sesay Sierra Leone’s Police Council has appointed Aiah Edward Samadia as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). This is according to an appointment memo dated 31st July, 2024, signed by Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu, “In accordance with Section 157(2) of the Constitution of Sierra Leone, the Police Council of […]
Sierra Leone Assumes Presidency of UN Security Council
By Amara Thoronka Sierra Leone has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security (UNSC) on Thursday 1st July 2024. It could be recalled that on 6th June 2023, the United Nations General Assembly elected Sierra Leone and four other nations as non-permanent members of UNSC for a two-year term which commenced on 1st…...
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