“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…...
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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…...
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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…...
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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…...
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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…...
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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…...
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IOM Facilitates Return of 144 Stranded Sierra Leoneans from Niger
By Josephine Sesay The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has successfully facilitated the return of 144 Sierra Leoneans from Niger, as part of its ongoing Voluntary Return and Reintegration Program. The group, which includes 104 women and 44 men, has safely arrived in Sierra Leone and is currently being provided with assistance to reintegrate…...
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The Festive Season and the Rise in Accidents: A call for Caution
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara As the festive season approaches, Sierra Leoneans prepare for celebrations filled with joy, family reunions, and cultural festivities. However, this time of happiness often brings a darker side, with an alarming rise in accidents. Each year, many lives are lost, and others are left injured due to road crashes,…...
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Good Governance and Democracy: The Crucial Link for Sustainable Progress
By Josephine Sesay A Good governance and democracy are inseparably linked, yet often treated as separate concepts in political discourse. In an age where governance challenges are increasingly complex, understanding the symbiotic relationship between these two ideals is crucial. While democracy offers a framework for citizen participation and decision-making, good governance ensures that the…...
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DEPUTY SPEAKER OPENS A TWO-DAY LEADERSHIP CROSS-PARTY DIALOGUE AND MEDIATION SEMINAR
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh has today 12/12/2024 at the New Brookfields Hotel opened a two-day seminar for the Leadership of Parliament in respect of cross-party dialogue and mediation. Submitting a keynote address on behalf of the Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh acknowledged the benefits of cross-party dialogue and…...
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