By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has successfully established and trained Chiefdom Disaster Management Committees (CDMCs) across 16 chiefdoms in Kono and Tonkolili districts. This initiative aims to enhance local disaster management capabilities and is rooted in Part V of the…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a collective effort to combat plastic pollution and environmental degradation, Orange Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), successfully concluded the 2025 Orange Green Run Marathon on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Held under the theme โEngage for Earth: Say No to Plastic,โ the event gathered hundreds…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Police have successfully intercepted a significant quantity of suspected tramadol in the Tokeh community, located on the Western Area Peninsula of Freetown. This operation was initiated based on credible intelligence and was led by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Sylvester M.N. Koroma, the Regional Police Commander…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Police are investigating the alleged theft of 96 solar batteries intended for the Makeni Government Hospital, a facility that relies on these batteries for electricity. Reports indicate that the batteries were not stolen by outsiders, but rather by staff members within the hospital. It is alleged that some of these…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, Vice President, has officially launched two significant reports prepared by the World Bank: the Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) and the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR). These reports address the nationโs economic growth trajectory and the pressing challenges posed by climate change. During the launch, Jalloh emphasized…
By: Idrissa Bangura, Educator and Child Rights Advocate Every year on June 16th, Africa comes together to observe the Day of the African Child (DAC), a solemn yet hopeful occasion honoring the brave students who marched in Soweto, South Africa, in 1976. These young activists demanded their right to quality education, facing brutal violence in…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. Abdul Kargbo, the Parliamentary Leader of the All Peopleโs Congress (APC), has firmly denied allegations made by Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, who alleged that Kargbo urged for the suspension of operations of โAir Sierra Leoneโ due to safety concerns. In a recent interview, Kargbo refuted Sengehโs claims, asserting,…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. In a significant operation, the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) raided a three-storey building on Taylor Street, Fourah Bay Road, suspected of being used for the production of kush and other harmful narcotic substances. The operation was led by Chief Superintendent of Police Mr. M.K. Alieu, following critical intelligence provided…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. Lawyer Basita Michael has publicly criticized Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella and the Government of Sierra Leone for their recent assertions regarding improvements in electricity generation, expressing deep skepticism about the governmentโs claims. In a statement addressing the ongoing electricity crisis, Michael emphasized the significant trust deficit between citizens and their government….
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose a 5% tax on remittances sent abroad, a move that could significantly impact immigrant communities, particularly Sierra Leoneans who rely on funds from relatives overseas. The proposed legislation, drafted by House Republicans and released on Monday, targets payments made by foreign…
