WABA Holds 78th Executive Council Meeting and 42nd General Assembly in Sierra Leone
By Aaron Parker The West African Bankers’ Association (WABA) held its 78th Executive Council Meeting and 42nd General Assembly meeting in Sierra Leone. The event was hosted by the Sierra Leone Association of Commercial Banks (SLACB) in Freetown from the 8th to 9th of August 2024 at the Freetown International Conference Hall. The…...
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Deputy Planning Minister Emphasizes Professionalism at ECOWAS National Office Capacity Building Training
The Deputy Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Rev. Dr. Jonathan Titus-Williams on Wednesday, 14th August, 2024, urged ministry staff to prioritize professionalism and a results-oriented approach during a three-day capacity-building training program. The training, which focuses on ECOWAS protocols and policies, regional integration, and public service ethics, aims to equip staff with the necessary […]
Man Goes Behind Bars for Larceny
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema Magistrate Mustapha Briama-Jah of Magistrate Court No.2 in Kenema has sentenced one Sao Thomas, a labourer of How-For-Do Lorry Park in Kenema to three (3) years imprisonment for larceny. The Accused was charged to court for larceny contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 2816. The…...
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Magistrate Jails Man for Domestic Violence
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema Magistrate Mustapha Briama-Jah of Magistrate Court No.2 in Kenema has recently sentenced one Vandy Mannah and acquitted and discharged one Gbessay Kanneh. Two accused persons, Vandy Mannah, a mason who is a resident of Njala Village and Gbessay Kanneh, a tailor of Weima Town, were arraigned before Magistrate Mustapha…...
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Opposition MP Visits Kush Rehabilitation Centre
By Sulaiman Jalloh Hon. Ibrahim Barrie of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC), representing the people of Bombali District has recently visited a Kush rehabilitation centre established by a young man identified as CEO Gaza in Makeni. The lawmaker has called for government’s intervention to support the Kush rehabilitation centre. He lauded the…...
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Deputy Leader Warns Shipping Lines
By Sulaiman Jalloh Deputy Leader of Government Business, Hon. Bashiru Sidikie, has, on Wednesday, 14th August, 2024, at the Parliament Building on Tower Hill in Freetown, warned all shipping lines in the country to stop collecting demurrage charges for a period of ten working days excluding holidays and weekends. “After today, we will be…...
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Gov’t to Privatize SIERRATEL
By Sulaiman Jalloh The Minister of Communications, Technology and Innovation, Madam Salima Monorma Bah has, during the recent government’s weekly press briefing held at the conference hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, disclosed that government is in consultation with private companies in order to privatise the country’s telecommunication entity, Sierratel…....
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President Bio Uses UN Security Council Presidency to Advocate for More Seats for Africa
By Jennifer Peltz (The Washington Post) After decades of seeking a bigger voice in the United Nations ‘ most powerful body, Africa “cannot wait any longer,” Sierra Leone’s president told the Security Council on Monday, 12th August, 2024. Chairing a meeting that his country convened, President Julius Maada Bio pressed a longstanding bid […]
A Plea for Safety: The Urgent Need for a Modern Bridge in Katic Wallah
In the heart of Lokomasama Chiefdom lies the village of Katic Wallah, my hometown, a place that is hosting over one thousand people. For generations, the residents of this village have faced the numerous challenges of crossing a river to access their homes, schools, and farms. The river, a vital lifeline for the community, has […]
Epileptic Electricity in Lungi
By Kadiatu A. Turay The residents of Lungi, a town that serves as a gateway to Sierra Leone, are facing significant challenges due to the ongoing issues with the town’s light system. The lack of consistent and reliable electricity has not only disrupted daily life but has also raised serious concerns about safety, economic […]
