Prosecution witness gives shocking testimony in murder case
By Denis Kargbo Magistrate Aaron Bangura of the Port Loko Magistrate Court on Monday 10th June 2024 remanded to the Port Loko Correctional Center one Abu Bakarr Kamara, an OSD police officer who was before the court on a single count of murder, contrary to law. Particulars of offense is that the accused…...
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Role and responsibilities of MPs
By Sulaiman Jalloh In any democratic state, the legislature is a fundamental branch of government that has the power to make and review laws. The legislature is occupied by Members of Parliament (MPs) who plays a crucial role in the functioning of a democratic government with so many roles and responsibilities. One of the…...
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RCBank Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Tree Planting Project
By Aaron Parker Deputy Managing Director of RCB, Mr Emmanuel Bobor speaking at the event On Thursday, June 6th, 2024, RCBank celebrated the 5th anniversary of its Tree Planting Project at Petifu Kangalop, Masiaka, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability. The event, which drew hundreds of guests and community residents, was themed: “Plant More…...
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The rise in tollgate prices is causing more economic hardship for Sierra Leoneans living in the provinces
THE CUMMINGS CONNECTION By Ensen Brian Abass Cummings The recent surge in toll gate prices across Sierra Leone has sparked significant concern, particularly among residents in the provinces. This increase has far-reaching consequences, affecting everything from the cost of basic commodities to the financial burden on consumers. This article delves into the…...
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Parliament grills Finance Ministry
By Sulaiman Jalloh Parliament through the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, who doubles as the Chairman of the Public Account Committee (PAC), has, on Monday, 10th June, 2024 at the Parliament Building on Tower Hill in Freetown, started hearings on the Audit Report 2022. The said audit report started with the Ministry…...
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Thunderstorm leaves 28 cattle dead
By Fatmata Binta Bah In a dramatic turn of events, a recent thunderstorm occurred in the Morfindugu Chiefdom, Falaba District, North of the country, leaving twenty-eight cattle dead. According to a Press Release issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security through the Livestock and Veterinary Services Division, the said cattle were under…...
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Criminals in Kenema adopt new strategy
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema Criminals in Kenema have adopted a new strategy of extorting money from people in Kenema. They used their Mobile phones to call people posing as public authorities or top business people on the pretext of transacting business. Some people have been scammed in the process. Nancy Kamara is a…...
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Prison Court in Kenema ends session with 229 cases
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema Justice Sannoh addressing inmates at the Kenema Correctional Centre Prison Court, which started its session in Kenema on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, ended its session on June 6th, 2024. Eighty-one (81) sentenced inmates were discharged by the presiding High Court Judge, Justice Abubakarr Sannoh, while forty-four (44) sentenced…...
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Tourist Board warns against illegal businesses along Lumley/Aberdeen Beach
By Fatmata Binta Bah National Tourist Board has warned petty-traders, street hawkers and non-registered station vendors operating along the Lumley/Aberdeen Beach area to desist from such business activities with immediate effect. A press release from the National Tourist Board dated 4th June 2024 stated that the Lumley/Aberdeen Beach area is a designated Tourism Development…...
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Striking a balance: Our rights versus our responsibilities
By Bockarie Abdel Aziz Bawoh – Deputy Minister – MoICE In the intricate web of our current political landscape, the understanding of citizens’ rights and responsibilities could form the cornerstone of our collective harmony and progress. While our rights empower us with freedoms and protections, our responsibilities should tether them to the welfare and […]
