Fake Military Officer Arrested at Freetown International Airport
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara In a decisive effort to curb crime, particularly armed robbery, security personnel stationed at the Freetown International Airport made a significant arrest on Sunday, November 17, 2024. A vigilant military officer, Lieutenant Nelson Sellu Swarry, apprehended a man impersonating a military officer at the airport premises. The suspect, identified…...
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Sierra Leone’s Disappearing Forests – The Hidden Costs of Deforestation
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Deforestation is one of the most pressing environmental challenges facing Sierra Leone. With vast swathes of our nation’s lush tropical forests being depleted for agricultural, industrial, and urban development, the impact on the environment, economy, and livelihoods is becoming increasingly alarming. Sierra Leone’s forests, which once covered about 60%…...
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Ministry of Water Resources Certifies Four Chiefdoms Open Defecation Free Ahead of World Toilet Day
By Kadiatu A Turay In a significant stride towards improving sanitation and public health, the Ministry of Water Resources has certified four chiefdoms as Open Defecation Free (ODF). This achievement comes as part of nationwide efforts to promote hygiene and is timely ahead of the global observance of World Toilet Day on November 19,…...
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Accused Discharged on State Order in Conspiracy Case
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema A murder case of Juldeh Jalloh involving two accused persons, Fatima Sow of New England, Nyandeyama Section in Kenema and Abdulrahman Jalloh of Burma 3 Section in Kenema were arraigned in court before Justice Abubakarr Sannoh of the High Court in Kenema on two counts ranging from conspiracy […]
House To Enforce Law on Contempt of Parliament
By Sulaiman Jalloh Parliament is expected to enforce section 95 of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone. House Speaker Hon. Sengepoh Solomon Thomas made the announcement on Friday 15th November, 2024, while the Minister of Finance (MOF) Sheku Ahmed Fatamadi Bangura was reading Budget in the House of Parliament. “The very day I was…...
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Sonoco Screens 50 Women on Breast Cancer
By Sulaiman Jalloh Sonoco Sierra Leone in partnership with Well Woman clinic has on Thursday, November 14, 2024 sensitized and screened about fifty (50) women at Bankolay community east end of Freetown the country’s capital. The event marks the continuation of their breast cancer sensitization in communities they operate including wellington, pike street and […]
Kambuwabu Community in Kenema Cries for Help
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema The people of Kambuwabu community in the outskirt of Kenema City are calling on Kenema City Council (KCC) and other Institutions and stakeholders through this medium for their supports in kind or cash for the development of their community and the road leading to Kambuwabu village near Kenema. In…...
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New Lawn Tennis Executive Inaugurated
By Dadson A. Musa The new executive of the Sierra Leone Lawn Tennis Association lead by Andy Bam has been officially inaugurated at the Young Sportsmen Club (YSC) on the 16th November 2024. This happened after a protracted court case where the former president attempted to cling on to power even when his…...
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Sierra Leone Highlights Commitment to Sustainable Mining at IGF 20th AGM
Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, has highlighted the government’s significant reforms in managing critical minerals during the Commonwealth high-level roundtable meeting. This session, held as part of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development (IGF) 20th Annual General Meeting, aims to develop a comprehensive handbook […]
Bio and Boakai Sign Joint Communique
On the invitation of His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia paid a working visit to the Republic of Sierra Leone from 18th – 21st November 2024. The two Heads of State exchanged views on a wide […]
