By: Joseph Momoh As preparations for Kings Week intensify, the Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, Speaker of the Sierra Leone Parliament, has pledged NLE 50,000 and 100 bags of cement to support the fencing project at Christ the King College (CKC) in Bo. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit from the Christ the…
By: Tommy Sidikie The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has launched a two-week court session in Mattru Jong, Bonthe District, marking the commencement of the October High Court Criminal Session. The session, presided over by Hon. Justice Abdulai M. Bangura (JSC), aims to address criminal cases in areas lacking Resident High Court Judges, as stipulated by…
By: Saidu Jalloh The Sierra Leone Police in the Southern Region have arrested several suspects for drug trafficking during operations at various checkpoints in Bo over the weekend of October 19-20, 2024. These actions are part of the police’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and disrupt criminal networks in the area. Among those arrested…
By: Edrie Caleb John Season Two of a reality show, made his first appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown. He faces two counts of obtaining money by false pretenses, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916. According to the particulars of the offense, in July…
Like An Athlete…. Metaphors are very useful literary tools that assist us in expressing ourselves and effectively communicating our desired message. When I heard someone say, “she is stronger than a lion”, communicates the concept of great strength. “He is as confident and consistent as a piece of trash driven by the wind on the…
By: Edrie Caleb John In proceedings at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 in Freetown, Mohamed Sullaiman appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura on a single charge of larceny and dwelling house burglary, contrary to Section 13(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916. The charge was read, but no plea was entered. According to the…
By: Tommy Sidikie October 21, 2024 Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, the Honorable Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, officially opened the Constellating Peace Conference at The Place Resort, Tokeh Beach. The event is organized by Fambul Tok International and Catalyst for Peace. In his keynote address, Vice President Jalloh commended the conference for…
By: Joseph Momoh In the ongoing murder trial of Abdul Kpaka, Princess Wilson, the manager of Virtues Funeral Home, testified as the fourth prosecution witness, detailing the accused’s profound distress over the body of his deceased girlfriend, Sia Fatu Kamara. Presided over by Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens, the trial involves charges of murder and…
By: Saidu Jalloh Public sector doctors in Sierra Leone are set to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike starting today, Wednesday, October 23, unless the government addresses their longstanding demands regarding fuel allocation. In a letter dated October 3 to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, the Medical and Dental Association issued a…
By: TritriIn the charming village of Eldenwood, Elara spent her days surrounded by vibrant flowers in her family’s shop. Though content, her heart longed for adventure. One fateful autumn afternoon, a traveler named Finn wandered in, and their connection sparked instantly. Hours melted away as they shared stories, laughter, and dreams, wandering through golden fields…
