By: Edrie Caleb John The trial of Abdul Kpaka, a lecturer at Fourah Bay College (FBC), began on September 6, 2024, at the High Court of Sierra Leone in Freetown. Kpaka is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Sia Fatu Kamara, and faces two charges: murder and perverting the course of justice. The prosecution presented its…
bY: Saidu Jalloh The Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC) has announced that it requires $3.6 billion to ensure a sustainable water supply for Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. This announcement was made by Production Manager Mohamed I. Koroma during a conference held in Waterloo. Koroma emphasized the urgency of the situation, citing a…
By: Elizabeth A Kaine Today, Monday, 9 September 2024, marks the beginning of a new academic year in our nation. As primary and secondary schools in government and government-assisted schools reopen their doors, Education Minister Conrad Sackey’s message to pupils is a timely reminder of the transformative power of education. His words of encouragement and…
By: Elizabeth A Kaine Sierra Leone is in the grip of a devastating rice crisis, leaving millions struggling to access this staple food despite its availability. The reintroduction of a 5% import duty under the 2024 Finance Act has sent prices soaring, making rice unaffordable for many. Historically, locally grown rice was more expensive than…
By: Edrie Caleb John In the Magistrate Court, 22-year-old Alusine Kamara, an unemployed individual, made another appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown on Friday, September 6, 2024, as the police tendered an exhibit. The accused is facing a single count of House Breaking and Larceny, contrary to Section…
By Edrie Caleb John On Friday, September 6, 2024, Sam Sesay, a 22-year-old caretaker, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown. Sesay’s brother, Francis Sesay, a steel bender, testified as a witness in the case. Sesay is facing two counts: conspiracy to commit a crime and larceny, contrary to…
Sister to sister talk By: Elizabeth A. Kaine Welcome to our “Sister to Sister Talk” series, where we explore topics that matter most to women in Sierra Leone. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of female empowerment and entrepreneurship, highlighting both the positive and negative impacts on our society. Hey, sis! Let’s talk…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs recently held an audition for fashion designers across Sierra Leone. The event aimed to select representatives for the upcoming Women in Tourism Regional Congress, scheduled for October 29-31, 2024, in collaboration with UN Tourism. During the audition, designers showcased their skills in trend analysis,…
By: Edrie. Caleb John In a hearing before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Court No. 1, Pademba Road, Freetown, Charlie Ahmed Winchester, a 19-year-old Waka Fine Bus validator, was remanded in custody for allegedly forging Waka Fine Bus tickets. The prosecution presented its first witness, Abel Junisa, who identified the accused as a validator for Waka…
By: Lucinda J. Smith The Sierra Leone Police Force has faced numerous challenges with internal corruption and misconduct in recent years, marked by several high-profile cases of officers engaging in criminal activities. To combat this issue and restore public trust, the force has taken robust measures to hold errant officers accountable. On Thursday, September 5,…
