KABALA POLICE STOP 22 TRAVELLERS, INCLUDING 12 CHILDREN, HEADING TO GUINEA Investigation launched into suspected cross-border movement at Gbinndi Park
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Kabala Police Division has intercepted 22 people, including 12…
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KABALA POLICE STOP 22 TRAVELLERS, INCLUDING 12 CHILDREN, HEADING TO GUINEA Investigation launched into suspected cross-border movement at Gbinndi Park
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Kabala Police Division has intercepted 22 people, including 12 children, who were allegedly preparing to travel to Guinea from Gbinndi Park in Kabala Town. The interception took place on August 30, 2026, according to Radio Shalom. Police said the group comprised 10 adults and 12 children. Of the adults,…
71% OF MAGISTRATES NOW WOMEN, JUDICIARY REPORT REVEALS GEWE resource document launched to deepen gender equality in courts
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter FREETOWN — Women now constitute 71 per cent of magistrates in Sierra Leone, the Judiciary has revealed in a newly launched Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Resource Document. The document was formally presented to justice-sector stakeholders on Tuesday, marking a key step toward strengthening gender-responsive practices within the courts. Speaking…
PARLIAMENT COMMENDS SLPHA AS PORT REVENUE HITS US$19M IN 3 YEARS Lawmakers hail infrastructure upgrades, urge better public communication
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority has transferred a combined US$19 million to government coffers over the past three years, Parliament’s select committee was told during an oversight visit to the Authority. The delegation, led by Leader of Government Business Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma, was briefed by SLPHA Director…
STATS SL, UNFPA MOBILISE TEAMS FOR NATIONWIDE CENSUS AWARENESS SURVEY 2,000 interviews planned across 200 Enumeration Areas ahead of 2026 Census
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter BO — Statistics Sierra Leone has completed a one-day orientation for field personnel who will conduct a nationwide Rapid Census Awareness Perception Survey ahead of the 2026 Population and Housing Census. The training, held at Doha’s Hotel in Bo, was organised by Stats SL in partnership with the United Nations…
375 FIRES RECORDED NATIONWIDE IN 8 MONTHS, FIRE FORCE WARNS Western Area accounts for two-thirds of incidents as force pushes school safety drive
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The National Fire Force responded to 375 fire incidents across Sierra Leone between January and August 2026, exposing the growing scale of fire emergencies nationwide. The figures were released by Bintu Fatmata Kamara Esq., PRO/Legal Officer of the National Fire Force, during the government weekly press conference on Tuesday, September…
GOVERNMENT TO DELIST ‘GHOST TEACHERS’ AFTER SIX TERMS OF ABSENCE New biometric ‘We Day Ya’ system to track attendance nationwide
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter Teachers who fail to report to their assigned schools for six consecutive terms face removal from the government payroll, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education has announced. Minister Conrad Sackey made the disclosure on Wednesday during a special edition of the Civic Town Hall on the theme: “How…
ECSL EYES AI TO MODERNISE 2028 ELECTIONS Commission partners youth group as staff complete training in India
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence to strengthen electoral processes ahead of the 2028 general elections, as part of a broader push to modernise election management and boost youth participation. The disclosure came on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, during a courtesy visit by…
INFLATION CLIMBS AGAIN TO 14.89% AS HOUSING AND FUEL COSTS BITE Western Area worst hit at 21.87% while food inflation eases
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone’s inflation rate edged up to 14.89 percent in July 2026, marking the fifth straight month of double-digit price increases, according to data released by Statistics Sierra Leone. The July figure represents a 0.12 percentage point increase from June’s 14.77 percent. However, month-on-month inflation slowed sharply to 0.42 percent,…
NRA LAUNCHES 10,000 SMART GST MACHINES TO SEAL REVENUE LEAKAGES Kanneh urges businesses and consumers to support new tax compliance drive
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter FREETOWN — The National Revenue Authority has begun nationwide distribution of new Smart Goods and Services Tax machines in a major push to modernise tax collection and block revenue leakages across Sierra Leone. The rollout targets 10,000 GST-registered businesses and is designed to work alongside the existing Electronic Cash Register…
UK ANCESTRY VISA OPENS DOOR FOR SIERRA LEONEANS TO LIVE, WORK IN BRITAIN Diaspora route could boost tourism, investment and cultural ties
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter Thousands of Sierra Leoneans with British heritage may now qualify for a new UK immigration route that allows them to live and work in Britain for up to five years, with the option to settle permanently. The UK’s Ancestry Visa, available to citizens of 22 African Commonwealth countries including Sierra…
