By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone National Fire Force has reported a total of 201 fire incidents nationwide from January 1 to March 31, 2025, along with six non-firefighting rescue operations conducted in the Western Region. This information was detailed in an official report submitted to the Honorable Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr….
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a stern warning to the Accountant General and his staff, threatening salary deductions if they fail to justify the improper use of the selling exchange rate in contractor payments, a practice that contradicts the terms specified in contract clauses. This discrepancy, amounting to…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Ebuden Chukwu Augustine Essay, a Nigerian national, has been remanded in custody at the Male Correctional Center in Freetown following a court appearance on Monday, April 7, 2025. Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 ordered the remand after Essay was accused of defrauding Destiny Mentor Nwaokoro of…
You find yourself in a place with two doors. One door leads to freedom, while the other leads to certain doom. Each door is guarded by a person. One guard always tells the truth, while the other always lies. You don’t know which guard is which. You can ask one guard one question to determine…
On a rainy afternoon in a quaint coffee shop, Emma sat by the window, her thoughts dancing with the rhythm of the raindrops. She was immersed in a novel, the world around her fading into a blur until a soft chime announced the entry of a stranger. He was drenched but radiated warmth, with a…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Sierra Leone Teaching Service Commission (SLTSC) has officially concluded its nationwide teacher registration on Monday, April 7, 2025, following a two-week initiative aimed at ensuring comprehensive enrollment across the country. In a public notice, the Commission announced that over 98 percent of targeted schools had been successfully engaged during the…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S A pivotal three-day working group meeting focusing on the adaptation of the ECOWAS Regional Trafficking in Persons Plus Strategy commenced today, April 8th, at the Atlantic Hotel, Lumley Beach. The meeting, organized by the Anti-Trafficking In Persons Task Force Secretariat of Sierra Leone, is being conducted under the auspices of…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has announced the issuance of tax clearance certificates to compliant taxpayers, as outlined in a press release dated April 8, 2025. The NRA emphasizes that only those who fulfill their tax obligations will be eligible to receive these certificates. To clarify the compliance criteria, the…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. In a recent event dedicated to raising awareness about autism, Bangay Kanu, the Deputy Director of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services, called on families to embrace and provide support for their relatives with autism, despite the societal discrimination and marginalization they often face. Mr. Kanu’s remarks come in light…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Deputy Minister II of Agriculture and Food Security, Sahr Hemore, officially launched a Solar-Powered Irrigation Scheme for Makassie Village on April 7, 2025. This initiative is part of the Yoti Yoti project, led by Concern Worldwide and funded by Iris Aid, aimed at enhancing food and nutrition security for vulnerable…
