By Dadson A. Musa On the 9th November, 2026, as part of the initiative of the Honourable Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda to increase access to justice across the country, the Court of Appeal sittings today commenced in Kenema City. During the sittings, the Court of Appeal presided

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has highlighted the importance of community-based care services in supporting women, famili es and caregivers following a visit by the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence Against Children and the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs to Susan’s Bay. The

By: James Maada Parker Ndomahina (Crimo) Sierra Leone is richly endowed with mineral resources, including iron ore, diamonds, rutile, bauxite, gold, and other valuable minerals. Over the years, the mining industry has remained an important contributor to the country’s economic development, foreign investment, employment generation, and government revenue. However, behind

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The West African Banking Association (WABA) has called for stronger regional cooperation, improved payment systems and greater financial integration to advance the proposed ECOWAS single currency and promote seamless cross-border transactions across West Africa. The call was made during the association’s 2nd Banking Forum, held

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Three people are feared dead, while another has reportedly sustained critical injuries following a collision involving a commercial tricycle, commonly known as a keke, and a container truck in Allen Town, eastern Freetown. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, November 9, 2026, according to preliminary

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has joined women farmers to harvest rice at his farm in Masiaka, Western Area, in a move highlighting the importance of local agricultural production and the need for collective efforts to strengthen food security in Sierra Leone. The President participated

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara A total of 337 migrant returnees have graduated from a six-week vocational skills training programme aimed at promoting their economic independence and supporting their successful reintegration into society through employment and self-employment opportunities. The graduation ceremonies were held in Makeni on Thursday and Freetown on

By Thaimu T Kamara Parliament has urged the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to immediately release all withheld 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results belonging to candidates against whom there is no clear evidence of examination malpractice. The resolution followed a parliamentary engagement with the Minister of