By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S FREETOWN โ The Center for Empowerment, Education, Peace and Agriculture for Rural Development (CEEPARD) has expanded its annual education support programme to benefit 2,500 vulnerable children and women-led households in Waterloo and surrounding rural communities. The sixth edition of its Summer School Livelihood Support Programme was launched on Tuesday, September 22,…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT. โWith profound grief and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, colleague and friend, Retired โStaff Sergeant Beatrice Wilson commonly known as Auntie B. โSunrise: 24 November 1963. Sunset: September 20, 2026. Age: 63 years. โ โDuring her time of service at the 34 military hospital, Rtd Staff Sergeant Beatrice…
Funeral Arrangements For The Late ALHAJI MOHAMMED SWARRAY DEEN (Kortor 1636) Born June 16th 1936. Died September 20th 2026 The family of the late Alhaji Mohammed Swarray Deen announces his passing and invites family, friends, sympathizers and the general public to his funeral rites. FUNERAL PROGRAM 1. Quranic Reading Thursday, 24th September, 2026 at 5:00…
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT The family of Mrs. Florence Christiana Omojowo Johnson announces with deep sorrow the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and relative MRS. FLORENCE CHRISTIANA OMOJOWO JOHNSON Sunrise: 22nd November, 1947 Sunset: 23rd September, 2026 Aged: 79 Years Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Sympathizers may visit: No. 4 Smart Lane, New England Ville,…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S FREETOWN โ A 23-year-old mason, Alie Kargbo, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown for allegedly stealing a generator valued at Le60,000. Kargbo made his first appearance before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on charges of conspiracy and larceny. According to court records,…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S FREETOWN โ The Ministry of Health has requested NLe341.27 million in recurrent funding for Fiscal Year 2027 to sustain healthcare delivery nationwide, more than double the NLe153.30 million ceiling set by the Ministry of Finance. The request was tabled during the ongoing FY2027 bilateral budget hearings involving the Ministry of Health,…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S FREETOWN โ Sharp disagreement over the constitutional requirement for amending Sierra Leoneโs 1991 Constitution took centre stage on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, as representatives of the ruling Sierra Leone Peopleโs Party (SLPP), the opposition All Peopleโs Congress (APC) and civil society debated the interpretation…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S LONDON – Sierra Leone and Sweden have renewed commitment to deepen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in trade, education and global diplomacy. This assurance was given on Tuesday when His Excellency Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh, Sierra Leoneโs High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, received Ambassador Johan Frisell, Africa Director and Head…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S FREETOWN โ President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed Sierra Leoneโs support for Palestinian self-determination and a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. President Bio made the declaration on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, while delivering Sierra Leoneโs national statement during the General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New…
By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) has tabled a NLe187.8 million budget for the 2027 financial year to expand social protection coverage to vulnerable households nationwide. The proposal was presented during the ongoing Bilateral Budget Hearings at the Ministry of Finance, chaired by Acting Finance Minister Madam Kadiatu Allie. Of…
