Handmaidens of the Western Religious Extremists
By A. Kamara & N. Assad (Purposeful) Since colonial times, our foremothers have used the tools available to them to make safe and dignified decisions about when and how they had children. Colonial powers enshrined into law a ban on many of these practices. And, even as the medical technology existed to make […]
Kush – The Silent Killer Destroying Sierra Leone’s Youth
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Sierra Leone is facing a growing crisis that is silently but swiftly destroying its future the rise of kush, a deadly synthetic drug that has gripped the nation’s youth. Once limited to urban centers, kush has now spread to every district, leaving a devastating impact on families and communities. […]
Kissy Police Arrest EDSA Transformer Thieves, Call for Community Vigilance
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Police at Kissy Police Division apprehended two suspects, 23-year-old Mohamed Jalloh of Magnus Street, Wellington, and 24-year-old Mohamed Kamara of Long Bench, Calaba Town, on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, for allegedly attempting to steal transformer cables belonging to the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). The incident, which occurred […]
Man Arraigned in Court for House Breaking and Larceny
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema Junisa Alieu Sheriff, who was apprehended on Friday, January 24, 2025, by Ibrahim Kokowai Musa, a Journalist in Kenema, has been arraigned before Magistrate Shaka Kamara of Magistrate Court No.1 in Kenema for house breaking and larceny contrary to section 26(1) of the Larceny Act 1916. The accused, Junisa […]
Court in Kenema Destroys Illegal Substance
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema In a bid to combat drugs related crimes and ensure public safety, Magistrate Court No.1 in Kenema destroyed a quantity of Marijuana (Jamba) on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, following the completion of legal proceedings. The harmful substance was seized by police at the Wanjama checkpoint and had subsequently gone […]
Minister of Internal Affairs Meets with Bike Riders Union on MOU Agreement Compliance
As part of his mandate in ensuring the safety and security of citizens, the Minister of Internal Affairs Rtd AIG Morie Lengor Esq, has urged Commercial Bike Riders Union Executive on compliance of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement, of which Commercial Bike Riders are strictly prohibited from plying certain areas in the […]
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A Nation Too Timid to Save Its Women
By A. Kamara & N. Assad (Purposeful) Last Thursday, State House hosted a critical dialogue on the future of Sierra Leonean women. The Safe Motherhood Bill – an opportunity to save lives and end unnecessary suffering – took centre stage. Yet, the stark truth was laid bare… in a discussion about women’s bodies, men outnumbered […]
The prosperity of a nation is never guaranteed when it favours only the rich
By Dadson A. Musa Inequality has been flagged as a societal evil as it creates malaise and discontent among citizens. Nelson Mandela, a great leader of our time once believed in and advocated for’ equity’, as a way of truly growing a country. The national wealth, when evenly spread has the tendency to […]
Caritas Málaga and Caritas Freetown Unite to Strengthen Healthcare Services
By Expo Times Correspondent his visit fostered engaging and meaningful conversations about the impactful work both organizations are undertaking under the auspices of the Catholic Church, which shares a common commitment to serving communities through the teachings of the faith. One of the highlights of this collaboration was the provision of thermometers […]
