President Bio Makes New Appointments
By Sulaiman Jalloh New Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr Alpha Sesay In a recent cabinet shakeup, President Julius Maada Bio has made new appointments, including the appointment of a new Attorney General and Minister of Justice. A release from State House dated Friday, December 13, 2024, stated the appointments are in consonance…...
The Hidden Dangers of Festive Celebrations: A Call for Vigilance in the Face of Accidents
By Josephine Sesay As we approach the festive season, with its promise of joy, family gatherings, and celebration, there is an undeniable undercurrent of risk that too often goes unacknowledged. From holiday travel to public festivities, the period of celebration is frequently flawed by accidents that could have been prevented with greater awareness and…...
LETTER TO TECH
Festivities and Security – It is that time of the year again; DECEMBER. Festivities have taken and will take centre stage, but in all of this, I wish to remind us all to be vigilant and not to treat security with levity. It is very important to adhere to set principles and standards in times […]
“Government To Provide Internet Access to Over 500 Schools” VP Juldeh Jalloh
By Sulaiman Jalloh Vice President of Sierra Leone Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has disclosed that the President Julius Maada Bio government is committed to realizing consistent improvement of education and research in Sierra Leone, saying government will provide access to internet to over five hundred schools in the country. The Honourable Vice President was […]
Court Jails Pupil for Shop-Breaking and Larceny
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema Sallieu Barrie, a school pupil of Milton Margai Section in Kenema, has been jailed for three years by Justice Abubakarr Sannoh of the High Court in Kenema for shop-breaking and larceny contrary to Section 26(1) of the Larceny Act 1916. According to prosecution, the convict Sallieu Barrie on…...
RCBank Launches Partnership with Vult by Metro Cable to Revolutionize Financial Inclusion in Sierra Leone
By Aaron Parker On Monday, December 9, 2024, Rokel Commercial Bank officially launched its partnership with Vult by Metro Cable, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming financial inclusion in Sierra Leone. The ceremony, attended by senior management teams from Rokel Commercial Bank and Vult, marked a significant step in advancing digital banking solutions and […]
Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense Attend ECOWAS MSC Meeting
Sheku Tanga, Information Attaché, Nigeria The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mrs Francess Piagie Aghali, and the Deputy Minister of Defence, Colonel (Rtd) Muana Brima Massaquoi, of the Republic of Sierra Leone, are currently attending the 53rd Ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council at Ministerial Level in Abuja. […]
“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…...
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…...
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…...