IOM, Government Repatriate 168 Sierra Leoneans from Lebanon
The IOM (International Organization for Migration) in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Consulate in Lebanon has successfully organized the repatriation of a total of 168 stranded Sierra Leonean migrant workers from Lebanon. They departed from the Hariri International Airport in Beirut yesterday. The first batch of stranded Sierra Leonean migrant workers left Lebanon for Sierra […]
Matthew Dingie Demonstrates Transformative Leadership at Ministry of Fianance
By Anthony Vandy Mr. Matthew Dingie, the Finance Secretary of Sierra Leone, continues to exemplify dedication and professionalism in his service to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and the people of Sierra Leone. Under his stewardship, the Ministry of Finance has undertaken transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s economic stability, fostering fiscal […]
P’ment to Withhold Budgets of MDAs
By Sulaiman Jalloh Speaker of Sierra Leone Parliament, Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas on Thursday, November 21, 2024, sent a strong warning to all heads of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) that are failing to appear before Parliament during the debate of the 2025 budget will risk having their 2025 budget not approved. He made…...
Residents of Kholifa Mabang React to Petition Against New Paramount Chief
By Kadiatu A. Turay Tension is rising in Kholifa Mabang Chiefdom, Tonkolili District, as residents express mixed reactions to the petition case filed against the newly elected Paramount Chief, Alhaji Abdul Kamara III. The controversy stems from allegations surrounding the legitimacy of the electoral process and the qualifications of the winner. The petition,…...
Court Sends Man to Four Years Imprisonment for Shop Breaking & Larceny
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema High Court Judge in Kenema, Hon. Justice Abubakarr Sannoh, has sentenced thirty-seven-year-old Alie Kamara, a welder of Yengema corner in Kenema, to four years imprisonment for shop-breaking and larceny. The convict, Alie Kamara, was charged to court for shop-breaking and larceny contrary to Section 26(1) of the Larceny…...
RAIC hosts 10th Anniversary Dinner & Awards Night today at Family Kingdom
RAIC Boss Dr Ibrahim Seaga Shaw The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) is to climax its tenth anniversary with a Special Dinner and Awards Night Ceremony on Friday 22nd November 2024 at 7pm at the Family Kingdom Resort Royal Hall, Aberdeen, Freetown. Since its establishment in 2014, especially under the leadership of its […]
Man Allegedly Beats Wife to Death – Lead Story
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema A team of police investigators headed by the Regional Crime Officer for the Eastern Region, ASP Mohamed Feika, has visited the scene of a violence case that reportedly resulted to the death of a woman said to have been beaten to death by her husband. The incident took place…...
President Julius Maada Bio; True Champion of Inclusivity
By Ing. Vaffie Sheriff Friends, and fellow Countrymen, lend me your attention. Have we all not seen the transformative power of true inclusivity? Isn’t it inspiring to see a leader who doesn’t just speak of unity but exemplifies it in every action? Under the leadership of His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, we have […]
Ambassador to China Participates at 5th International Symposium on Offshore Aquaculture
His Excellency Abu Bakarr Karim, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, has participated in the 5th International Symposium on Offshore Aquaculture. The high-profile event, organized by the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, convened industry experts, policy-makers, and stakeholders from across the globe to discuss advancements in offshore aquaculture systems. Since its inception […]
Engineers Are Central In Achieving Feed Salone
By Dadson A. Musa Feed Salone is the policy project of this government’s second term. It was launched in 2023 and aims to address the burning hunger level in Sierra Leone. The world hunger index ranks Sierra Leone currently 117 out of 127 countries surveyed. But years of slash and burn subsistence farming has…...