By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter FREETOWN — The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education has defended its record on school materials, citing the nationwide distribution of more than 523,717 literacy books and 13,500 teacher guides as proof of government investment in foundational learning. Minister Conrad Sackey gave the breakdown in response to concerns raised…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter Minister of Social Welfare Mrs. Melrose Karminty has established a multi-stakeholder committee to resolve the longstanding land dispute at the Approved School Community and protect the property from illegal encroachment. The committee comprises representatives from the Ministry of Social Welfare, the Sierra Leone Police, the Law Officers’ Department, and representatives…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone Teachers Union President Ibrahim Bankapoma Kargbo says examination malpractice is being driven by a mix of social and systemic problems, not just by teachers and students. Speaking at the Government’s Special Civic Town Hall session in Freetown hosted by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, Kargbo identified…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter FREETOWN — A tense exchange over responsibility, pay and corruption marked the Government’s Special Civic Town Hall on Quality Education on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as Anti-Corruption Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala clarified that the ACC cannot run public examinations, while SLTU President Ibrahim Bankapoma Kargbo challenged him over teachers’ welfare….
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ “INALILAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJIHOON” “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.” (Qur’an 2:156) With deep sorrow and total submission to the will of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, we announce the passing of our beloved MRS. FATMATA SWARRAY, beloved Wife of Chief Ibrahim…
In Loving Memory of GLORIOUS AMINATA BANGURA (Popularly Known as “THE GEN Z REPORTER”) It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, and friend, Glorious Aminata Bangura She peacefully passed away on Monday, 25th August 2026, at Choitram Memorial Hospital. Age: 21 Years Glorious was…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ “INALILAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJIHOON” “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.” (Qur’an 2:156) With heavy hearts and total submission to the will of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Brother and Friend SANTIGIE TURAY….
Obituary Announcment flash. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 With profound sorrow and total submission to the will of God, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister and friend Catherine Fudia Tommy. Sunrise: 24th September 1995 Sunset: 24th August 2022 Age: 30 Years. A dedicated nurse who…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْه رَاجِعُونَ INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAYHI RAJI’UN “Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.” It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Chief Pa Alimamy Yaraba Sesay. He peacefully returned to his Creator on Wednesday, 26th August 2026,…
We regret to announce the death of Alpha Khadiru Deen (fondly called Papa Deen), formerly of Davies street, Fourah Bay. He passed away on Wednesday 26th August, 2026. Age: 73 years. He is survived by his children, brothers and relatives at home and abroad. Burial arrangements will be communicated later. May Allah forgive his mistakes…
