By Elizabeth A. Kaine In the ongoing debate over motorcycle safety, a glaring inconsistency persists: why are riders often penalized for not wearing helmets, while passengers ride without any protection? This discrepancy raises critical questions about safety enforcement and the responsibilities of both law enforcement and government agencies. Requiring riders to wear helmets is essential…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Country Manager of the World Bank Group in Sierra Leone, Abdu Muwonge, emphasized the need for collaboration during the opening ceremony of a one-day validation exercise for the National Climate Finance Strategy, held at the New Brookfields Hotel on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. This exercise attracted stakeholders from various…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Thousands of young people across Sierra Leone are set to receive a one-time cash support of $300 from the National Youth Commission (NYC) as part of a new initiative aimed at boosting youth-led businesses and job creation. The program, spearheaded by NYC Commissioner Ahmed Atata Mansaray, will provide financial assistance…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Bo Division Police have successfully intercepted a significant shipment of cannabis sativa, consisting of fifty-two bundles and one hundred thirty-three parcels, concealed in a Toyota vehicle with the registration number ATR 223. Chief Superintendent Joseph Kamara, the Local Unit Commander of Bo West Division, reported that the police received…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S In a significant move to bolster institutional reform and governance excellence, His Excellency Brigadier (Retired) Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, has issued an Executive Directive that transfers the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) process from the Ministry of Political and Public Affairs (MPAPA) to…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, has received a donation of 75,000 mpox vaccines from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This significant gesture of solidarity marks a crucial step in the fight against the mpox virus in the country. The donation aims to bolster…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Three individuals appeared in court facing charges related to a theft at the LEOCEM Cement factory in Kainkay Cline Town. The defendants—20-year-old carpenter Anthony Kamara, and 25-year-old laborers Alusine Sesay and Josephus Mansaray—are accused of conspiracy and store-breaking involving stolen oil valued at over 62,000 Leones. The charges stem from…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. On June 9, 2025, the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) in Sierra Leone hosted a pivotal meeting at the Plan International conference hall, uniting government officials, a Moroccan delegation, and child rights organizations to discuss collaborative efforts aimed at improving child welfare. The Sierra Leonean delegation included Deputy…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. The Sierra Leone government has evacuated all diplomatic staff from its embassy in Tehran, along with 36 Sierra Leonean students residing in Iran, due to escalating security concerns. The relocation took place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with all individuals safely brought to Armenia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. The World Bank has officially launched its Country Economic Memorandum (CEM), aimed at facilitating structured transformation and job creation in Sierra Leone as the nation seeks to achieve middle-income status. At the launch event, Ecobank Sierra Leone Managing Director Sebastian Ashong-Katai joined a panel of government officials and private sector…
