By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. A catastrophic fire tore through Kpetema Town in Bumpeh Chiefdom, Moyamba District, on March 14, resulting in the destruction of over one hundred houses and approximately ten shops. Initial reports suggest that the blaze was ignited by a young man clearing his farmland near the town. Eyewitnesses described how the…
On March 17, 2025, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and Joint Security forces successfully intercepted a significant drug shipment in the Foya District of Lofa County, valued at over $77,000 USD. At approximately 10:45 PM, the LDEA received a tip-off regarding a black pickup truck with Liberian license plate A533348, suspected of transporting narcotics….
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled an ambitious strategy aimed at preserving the country’s environment and addressing climate change. Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, presented the comprehensive four-part plan during the inaugural Forest and Climate Forum conference held in Freetown. This initiative is part of the…
By: Joseph Momoh reporter D.S In a landmark acknowledgment of visionary leadership and dedication to sustainable development, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE of Freetown and Eugenia Kargbo, Africa’s first Chief Heat Officer, have been celebrated by National Geographic as part of their National Geographic 33 list. This prestigious honor highlights 33 extraordinary changemakers whose innovative ideas…
Author: Brima Rawlings Koroma As Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, gears up for its Student Union Elections, the discourse surrounding the two leading factions, the Black Family and the White Family, has taken a contentious turn. The Black Family is poised to present the youngest candidates in the college’s history—a dynamic group of…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No. 1 has remanded Santigie Kamara to prison following allegations that he killed his elder brother, Francis Amara Kanneh. The accused appeared in court for the first time on Friday, March 14, 2025, facing murder charges under the Offence Against the Person Act,…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. In ongoing proceedings regarding the murder of Mohamed Conteh, both accused individuals are facing serious charges stemming from events that allegedly occurred on December 22, 2024, at Bonga Lane in Freetown. The charge sheet asserts that the accused conspired together to commit the crime on that fateful day. During the…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Sierra Leone’s Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, has officially commissioned the country’s first large poultry feed plant in Waterloo, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s agricultural sector. The plant, established by Eastern Farmers Agric and General Enterprise (EFAGE) in partnership with Trouw Nutrition of…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Ministry of Trade and Industry has pledged to dismantle a purported cement cartel allegedly formed by several importers within the country. A senior official from the ministry affirmed that the government is taking proactive measures to tackle the persistent issue of price manipulation that is reportedly impacting consumers. According…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. U.S. Ambassador Bryan Hunt held a pivotal meeting today with Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister, Timothy Kabba, amid rising apprehensions over a potential U.S. travel ban affecting Sierra Leonean nationals. While the primary agenda of the meeting was to introduce the new Peace Corps Director, Tim Miller, key bilateral issues—including the…
