By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The High Court has handed a 130-year prison sentence to a South African woman convicted of trafficking cocaine through Freetown International Airport, in one of the heaviest drug penalties issued this year. Justice Andrew S.C. Johnson delivered the sentence against 37-year-old Asandra Denise on five counts related to the unlawful…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S A $10 million financing agreement signed this week will increase the country’s subscribed share capital in Shelter Afrique Development Bank, deepening its role in regional housing and infrastructure finance. Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura finalized the deal with Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa President Abdullah KH Almusaibeeh…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, June 18, 2026 A digital health declaration is now compulsory for every passenger entering or leaving the country, as authorities roll out tighter disease surveillance at all ports of entry. The Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency issued the directive Wednesday, requiring travelers to complete a…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Police in Kenema District have arrested a man accused of trying to sell his younger brother, following a tip-off that led to his interception at a major checkpoint. The suspect allegedly transported his brother, identified only as Gbesseh, from Nyandiama to Njama Village. According to a video circulating online and…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone Association of Journalists President Alhaji Manika Kamara has pushed back against criticism of the body’s annual government subvention, telling members that public funding will not blunt the press’s watchdog role. “Let me state clearly that this support is neither unusual nor a compromise of our independence,” Kamara said…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Deputy Mines Minister Umaru Napoleon Koroma used recent mining reforms as a live case study during a specialist session on international arbitration, arguing that legal and regulatory changes are key to attracting responsible investment and settling disputes. Koroma addressed 30 legal practitioners from 25 African countries at the Africa…
By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Immigration Service has presented its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan to the United Nations Development Programme, calling for funding and technical partnership while pushing for sole legal authority over border management. The proposal was tabled Tuesday during a high-level meeting at the UNDP Hall in Freetown, where Chief Immigration…
In Loving Memory of our dearly beloved Father, Uncle, Grandfather and friend, Mr SORIE KARGBO.Who died on 1st June, 2026.Was born in 16th May, 1959.Age: 67 years old. He has already been buried on Friday 12thJune at the Kingtom Cemetery.May his departed soul rest in perfect peace.
With profound sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, sister, mother, aunty, grandmother and friend, LINDA JESTINA RYAN- COKER.Born: 1st January, 1954.Died: 14th June, 2026.Age: 72 years old. Friends, family and loved ones can sympathizers with us at 21 Doherty Street, Murray Town. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.May her…
With sadness we report the sudden death of HASSANI LEHADI BABATUNDE MACAULAYWhich took place on 12th June, 2026.Age: 76 years old. He has already been buried on 13th June, 2026 at Kennedy Street Cemetry.May Allah forgive him, and grant him AL-Jannah Firdaus. 9 With sadness we report the sudden death of HASSANI LEHADI BABATUNDE MACAULAYWhich…
