By: Elizabeth A. Kaine Sierra Leone has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance maternal health, as newly released data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a notable decrease in the maternal mortality rate. The figures indicate a drop from 443 to 354 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023, marking a…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Mohamed Sesay, a resident of Titambaya Village in Nimikoro Chiefdom, has been arrested by police from the Motema Division in Kono District for allegedly possessing nine bundles of dried leaves believed to be cannabis sativa, commonly referred to as “jamba.” The arrest occurred on Saturday, April 6, 2025, following credible information…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter George Brown, a prisoner who escaped during the failed coup attempt on November 26, 2023, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Monday, facing serious charges of wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The charges stem from an alleged knife attack on businessman Mohamed Alie…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Tonkolili Network Movement for Families Empowerment Organization (TNMFEO) has raised alarm over a critical issue affecting education in Sierra Leone. More than 4,000 students may miss the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scheduled for June 2025 due to an oversight in the approval process. These students, whose Continuous…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter In response to the alarming rise of lawlessness and indiscipline throughout the nation, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Morie Lengor Esq., convened a critical stakeholder meeting on April 7, 2025. The gathering aimed to address the deteriorating situation and its potential implications for national security. During the meeting, Minister Lengor emphasized…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The United States government has issued a stark warning to Sierra Leonean travelers regarding the severe consequences of misrepresenting facts and submitting fraudulent documents. The US Embassy in Freetown cautioned that violators could face lifetime bans from entering the United States. The embassy’s warning was shared on its X (formerly Twitter)…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a significant investment of $12 million to support the establishment of Sierra Leone’s first commercial-scale onion farming operation in partnership with Pee Cee Holding Ltd. (PCH). This funding is poised to transform the agricultural landscape of the country, enhance local food production, and reduce…
In humble grace, the palms are spread,A path of hope where angels tread.With joyous hearts, the faithful sing,As Christ rides forth, our hearts take wing. A donkey’s triumph through the crowd,A king adorned, yet lowly bowed.Shouts of “Hosanna!” fill the air,A message of love beyond compare. The triumph speaks of peace and grace,A journey to…
In the quaint seaside town of Eldermere, Amelia, a passionate astronomer, spent her nights gazing at the stars from her observatory. One fateful evening, while calibrating her telescope, she noticed a flickering light that seemed to dance across the sky. Intrigued, she began to write a blog post about her discovery, unaware that her words…
By: Pastor Ezekiel A. Koroma On Sunday, April 7, 2024, I began my ministry at John Obey Village Church. This marked the start of a journey filled with both joy and challenges. To help reduce transportation costs, I was provided with a motorcycle, which made it easier for me to travel around the village and…
