Lover’s Groove In the charming town of Willow Creek, where cobblestone streets wound through quaint shops and fragrant bakeries, Ella ran her family’s flower shop, “Petals and Posies.” One sunny afternoon, while arranging a bouquet of vibrant sunflowers, she caught a glimpse of a tall figure through the window. It was a man in a…
Loneliness is a universal experience that affects individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. It is not merely a by-product of being alone; rather, loneliness is characterized by the feeling of being isolated, disconnected, or misunderstood, even in the company of others. People who struggle with loneliness may often feel a profound sense…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has issued an injunction that effectively suspends the upcoming national executive elections of the Motor Drivers and General Transport Workers Union. This order arises from a legal dispute involving the Union’s current President, Alpha Amadu Bah, and challenger Mr. Abu Saidu. The court’s injunction…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has issued a public warning regarding fraudulent job vacancy advertisements that are currently circulating on social media. In a notice disseminated through various media platforms, SLPHA management firmly denied the authenticity of these advertisements, which falsely claim to recruit casual workers for…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has formally recognized Ezekiel Wallace, a Sierra Leonean residing in Canada, for his remarkable contributions to education in the remote Mabombom Village. Chief Education Officer Edward Kpakra led an MBSSE delegation to the village, where they celebrated Wallace’s efforts in establishing…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has officially announced a postponement of the Decennial Population and Housing Census, now scheduled for December 2026, instead of the previously planned December 2025 timeline. This decision comes on the recommendations of a Census Assessment Mission that involved technical experts from the U.S. Census Bureau,…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE has officially announced her intention to seek the flag bearer position of the All People’s Congress (APC) Party in the upcoming 2028 elections. This declaration comes as she aims to transition from municipal leadership to a national political office. In a recent interview, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr…
By: Elish On a busy Saturday morning, Mia found herself in a quaint coffee shop, her favorite book in hand and a warm cup of chai beside her. As she turned the page, a brief glance up revealed a stranger seated at the table across from her, his eyes focused on a sketchpad. There was…
In your verses, I hear the pain,A heart once vibrant now caught in the rain.You speak of wounds as if they were mine,Yet in the shadows, your truth intertwines. You weave a tale of innocence lost,But every thread bears its own cost.No velvet chains, no games were spun,Yet here we stand, two hearts undone. You…
The recent disappearance of three toddlers from a Pentecostal school in Freetown has plunged our community into an abyss of grief and despair. The tragic outcomes—two innocent boys found dead and allegations of abuse against a young girl—have struck at the very heart of our society, leaving us shattered and questioning our roles as protectors…
