By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Kono Students Union (KonSU) has publicly contested a recent statement made by Koidu Holdings regarding its scholarship provisions for students in the Kono District. In a press release dated May 10, 2025, KonSU addressed an excerpt from Koidu Holdings’ corporate social responsibility statement, which asserted that the company “provided…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Parliament of Sierra Leone has summoned the Minister of Health to brief Members of Parliament on the country’s readiness to manage the ongoing Monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak. The session is scheduled for today, May 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Chamber of Parliament. This meeting follows the last adjournment…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S A delegation from the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA), led by Deputy Chief Director Mr. Charles Vandi, recently visited Koindu and surrounding communities to evaluate the impact of the ongoing Yenga border dispute between Sierra Leone and Guinea. The mission included representatives from the Republic of Sierra Leone…
By Elizabeth A Kaine As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we turn our hearts and minds to the incredible mothers of Sierra Leone. These women embody resilience and strength, often facing immense challenges during pregnancy and childbirth. Today, we honor not only their unwavering love but also their struggles, particularly those who have endured the heartbreak…
From a single girl with dreams to chase,To a loving wife, finding her place.With laughter shared and hearts entwined,Yet shadows linger, challenges defined. In the quiet hours before dawn’s first light,You rise with strength, ready to fight.With weary hands and a heart so wide,You carry the world, our steadfast guide. As whispers of life begin…
On a bustling street in Paris, Clara stumbled upon a quaint little café, its charming façade beckoning her inside. As she took a seat by the window, she noticed a young artist sketching nearby, his brow furrowed in concentration. Their eyes met briefly, and a spark ignited. Intrigued, Clara couldn’t help but admire his delicate…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Morocco, Alhaji Momodu Koroma, recently met with Dr. Leila Benali, Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, to explore opportunities for bilateral cooperation in energy transition and sustainable development. The meeting centered on potential collaboration in renewable energy, rural electrification, and sustainable mineral management. Both…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S Sierra Leonean innovator Abu Gibrilla Conteh is poised to unveil an AI-powered robot as part of the Chief Minister David Sengeh’s Radical Inclusion AI Network of Robots (RAINBOTS). In a Facebook post, Sengeh praised Conteh for challenging conventional stereotypes surrounding ability and inclusion with his latest creation: a double amputee…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Several fatalities have been reported along the Mile 91-Moyamba highway following a serious accident involving a 40-foot container truck on Sunday morning. Eyewitnesses indicate that the vehicle, registered as ARN-557 and reportedly owned by an individual named Maada, lost control due to brake failure, veering off the highway and crashing…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Abdul Milton Mustapha, a 30-year-old fuel supply supervisor at the Kenema branch of Pavi Fort Construction Company, has been remanded at the Kenema Male Correctional Centre following his initial court appearance on Monday, May 5, 2025. Mustapha, a resident of Heigbema Layout in Kenema City, appeared before Magistrate Brima Jah…
