By Saidu Jalloh, D.S Freetown Two Freetown businessmen have been remanded in custody over the theft of a specialised echocardiography machine valued at $37,100, one of only two such devices available in Sierra Leone’s healthcare system. Abdul Jabba Mansaray and Joseph Bellon appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 to…
The Civil Rights Coalition (CRC), a civil society organization dedicated to advancing quality education and human capital development, warmly commends the Honourable Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, for his exemplary leadership in representing Sierra Leone at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 held in Washington, D.C. The Coalition further recognizes the strategic inclusion…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) on Friday, April 17, honoured 54 personnel of the 14th Infantry Battalion at Maple Leaf Barracks, Pujehun District, with Long Service and Good Conduct Awards in recognition of discipline, professionalism, and sustained commitment to duty. The ceremony drew senior military officers, representatives of…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S Ghana and Sierra Leone are poised to sign a Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) on Thursday, April 23, in a move expected to bolster bilateral relations and drive coordinated development across key sectors. A Sierra Leonean delegation headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Francess Piagie Alghali…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S The Government of Sierra Leone is finalizing a strategic partnership with Bühler AG, the Swiss industrial technology firm, to fast-track agro-industrialisation and shift the country from raw commodity exports to high-value food processing. The collaboration was advanced during a high-level food systems forum held at Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. The event,…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S The Ministry of Youth Affairs, together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), announced on Wednesday, April 22, that it has opened applications for “Sierra Ride,” a pilot program introducing electric vehicles into Sierra Leone’s commercial transport sector to curb emissions and modernize urban mobility. The initiative forms part of government’s…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) on Tuesday, April 22, issued a public warning against a fraudulent recruitment notice circulating online that falsely claims the agency is hiring for the 2026 National Population and Housing Census. The agency said the message, titled “Notice of Recruitment,” has been widely shared on social media…
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Musa A. Sesay.A former staff member of the District Health Management Team (DHMT) in Pujehun.This sad event occurred in the early hours of Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at his residence in Pujehun.Funeral arrangements will be announced later.May his soul rest in perfect peace.
NNALILLAHI WA INNALILLAHI RAJIOUN! It’s With Heavy Heart We Regrets To Announce The Passing Of My Dear Mum Mrs Saffiatu Kamara, Which Sad Event Took Place On Monday 20th Day Of April,2026 At The Cannaught Hospital After A Brief Illness.She Will Be Laid To Rest On Tuesday 21st April,2026 After The Asri Prayer @4:00 pm…
It’s with a heavy heart, we announced the sudden passing of Mr Bassie Sesay.He passed away on Saturday April 18th 2026 in MA, USAHe was 42 years. He is survived by his wife and Children and other relatives at home and abroad.Funeral arrangements will be announced later.Sympathizers/mourners may please contact Gibril Diallo immediately on +1857-398-0167….
