It is with profound grief that we announce the passing of our dear father, brother, uncle, and colleague, Salieu Ahmed Conteh, aged 44 years, who departed this life on Tuesday, 9th September 2025. The late Salieu Ahmed Conteh served faithfully as an officer attached to the External Relations and Advocacy (ERA) Directorate, Kono District Regional…
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE PASSING OF MOHAMED SHERIFF The Lawyers’ Society expresses its profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the legal profession and the bereaved family on the passing of our esteemed colleague, Mohamed Sheriff (AKA: Faculty), on Sunday, 7th September 2025, at his residence in Wellington, Freetown. Mr. Sheriff was laid to rest the…
In loving memory of Mr. Joseph Tarpeh George With profound sorrow and hearts full of gratitude for a life well-lived, the George family announces the peaceful passing of their beloved: Mr. Joseph Tarpeh GeorgeAge: 78 Years His passing is deeply felt by his loving family in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and the United States, along with…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Freetown, September 11, 2025 – The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) successfully rescued eleven crew members this morning following an incident involving their vessel, LMV White Prophet, which encountered difficulties between Lungi Modia and Conakrydee. The vessel had departed from Rogbangba Wharf, heading toward Guinea, when it issued a distress…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) is poised to transform traffic enforcement with the launch of an innovative smart payment system designed specifically for traffic offenders. This initiative marks a significant leap toward digitizing the authority’s operations, enhancing transparency, and improving overall service delivery. Traditionally, processing traffic fines in…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Mishella Koroma, a businesswoman, is set to face trial in the High Court for her alleged involvement in the unlawful possession of cocaine at Freetown International Airport in Lungi. Koroma appeared before Magistrate John Manson Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 for a preliminary investigation into her case, during…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has issued a critical public advisory in response to forecasts from the Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency (SLMet), predicting heavy rainfall across the country over the next three days, from September 12 to 14, 2025. This warning follows observations from SLMet indicating that moderate to…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Sierra Leone is grappling with a significant public health challenge, as recent data from the National AIDS Secretariat reveals approximately 81,000 people currently living with HIV in the country. Alarmingly, more than 22,000 of these individuals are not receiving the essential antiretroviral therapy needed for their survival. The national HIV…
Of our beloved Head of Chambers, Gbessay Bockarie Kanneh, Esq. HALLOWAY AND PARTNERS, INNER CHAMBERS. No. 8 Howe Street, Freetown With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Head of Chambers, Gbessay Bockarie Kanneh, Esq. A devoted Muslim, principled leader, and dedicated legal practitioner, Mr. Kanneh faithfully served our Chambers after succeeding the…
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear father, brother, grandfather, and friend, Ekundayo Frederick Oldfield, who departed this life on September 5th, 2025, at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his loving spouse, Ms. Princess Harding, and children: Whilimina, Julius, Marion, and Julian, all of…
