“Government To Provide Internet Access to Over 500 Schools” VP Juldeh Jalloh
By Sulaiman Jalloh Vice President of Sierra Leone Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has disclosed that the President Julius Maada Bio government is committed to realizing consistent improvement of education and research in Sierra Leone, saying government will provide access to internet to over five hundred schools in the country. The Honourable Vice President was […]
Court Jails Pupil for Shop-Breaking and Larceny
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema Sallieu Barrie, a school pupil of Milton Margai Section in Kenema, has been jailed for three years by Justice Abubakarr Sannoh of the High Court in Kenema for shop-breaking and larceny contrary to Section 26(1) of the Larceny Act 1916. According to prosecution, the convict Sallieu Barrie on…...
RCBank Launches Partnership with Vult by Metro Cable to Revolutionize Financial Inclusion in Sierra Leone
By Aaron Parker On Monday, December 9, 2024, Rokel Commercial Bank officially launched its partnership with Vult by Metro Cable, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming financial inclusion in Sierra Leone. The ceremony, attended by senior management teams from Rokel Commercial Bank and Vult, marked a significant step in advancing digital banking solutions and […]
Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense Attend ECOWAS MSC Meeting
Sheku Tanga, Information Attaché, Nigeria The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mrs Francess Piagie Aghali, and the Deputy Minister of Defence, Colonel (Rtd) Muana Brima Massaquoi, of the Republic of Sierra Leone, are currently attending the 53rd Ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council at Ministerial Level in Abuja. […]
“Pay 600 Leones or Serve Four Months Imprisonment” – Court Orders
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema A Defendant, Baindu Kanna of Tissor village near Kenema city, has been ordered by Magistrate Court No.3 in Kenema presided over by two justices of peace, Gregory J. Lahai and Foday M. B. Koroma to pay a fine of Six Hundred New Leones ( NLe 600/00) to a…...
Deputy Trade Minister Assures Sierra Leoneans of More Development Under the Bio Presidency
By Sulaiman Jalloh Fatmata Kargbo, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, has assured that her ministry will transform the lives of Sierra Leone and improve the trade sector, noting that the Ministry of Trade and Industry plays a significant part in the government’s Big Five Game Changers national development agenda. “The Ministry of…...
Head of Military Agric Unit Calls for More Participation in Agriculture
By Sulaiman Jalloh In an exclusive interview with Expo Times Newspaper, Lt. Col. Jaikey Mohammed Kabba, the commanding officer of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces’ agriculture unit, said if only Sierra Leoneans focus on engaging in farming activities there will be less trouble and more food in the country, citing the…...
Mano Police Intensify Fight Against Human Trafficking
By Kadiatu A Turay The Mano River Division of the Sierra Leone Police has intensified its efforts to combat human trafficking, a growing concern in the region that affects vulnerable populations, especially women and children. At a press briefing held on December 11, 2024, Superintendent James Kallon, head of the Mano River Division, announced…...
Dingli Company Under Scrutiny for Allegedly Supplying Substandard Iron Rods in Sierra Leone
By Kadiatu A Turay Dingli Company Ltd., a prominent supplier of construction materials in Sierra Leone, has come under intense scrutiny following allegations that it has been supplying substandard iron rods to the market. The controversy erupted earlier this week when several construction firms and engineers raised concerns about the quality of iron rods…...
ACC Partners with Public Accountability Consortium to Combat Corruption
By Kadiatu A Turay In a bold move to strengthen the fight against corruption, Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Public Accountability Consortium (PAC). The collaboration aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and good governance across the country. The landmark agreement was signed during a ceremony on…...