Local News

By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter The Government, through the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), has issued an official press release mandating the registration of all Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in the country. The SLCAA emphasizes that all drone owners and operators must register their drones and obtain the appropriate licenses or…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Sierra Leone have signed a significant agreement worth USD 105 million aimed at enhancing the country’s agricultural sector. This initiative, formalized by Bernard Hein, IFAD Regional Director for West and Central Africa, alongside the Ministry of Finance, follows the Climate…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter Volunteers from the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) Kono branch are making significant strides in promoting community service and volunteerism among youth through a series of school visits and an expanding membership drive. Their mission is to inspire students to engage in humanitarian work by equipping them with the knowledge…

By: Saidu Jalloh, reporter  The Faculty of Communication, Media, and Information Studies at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, has announced a special English examination for applicants to its various degree and diploma programs. This examination is set to take place on Saturday, 9th November 2024, at 9:00 AM on the Fourah Bay College campus….

By: Joseph Momoh reporter  Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 has remanded Mohamed Sesay on multiple charges, including threatening to murder his mother, Kadiatu Mansaray, and making threats to burn down her house. Sesay is currently facing three counts of charges related to an incident that allegedly occurred on September 27,…

By: Joseph Momoh  The investigation into the brutal murder of Lebanese shop owner Salim Alie Dayeck has expanded, with two additional suspects, Mohamed Kallon (known as Gun Play) and Issa Lahai, facing charges. They join three previously arrested individuals in connection with the case. All five suspects are currently in remand, awaiting their appearance before…

 By: Tommy Sidikie  The long-awaited Paramount Chieftaincy elections in Kholifa Mabang Chiefdom, Tonkolili District, Northern Sierra Leone, concluded on Saturday, October 26, 2024, after two rounds of voting. The Chiefdom has been without a Paramount Chief for an extended period. Imran Kamara of the Kurahray ruling house emerged as the winner and Paramount Chief-elect following…

By: Saidu Jalloh  Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 has remanded Kashopeh Smith and her daughter, Remi Smith, following their first appearance on Monday, October 28, 2024, regarding the alleged murder of Superintendent Arnold Adeyemi Coker. The pair faces four charges, including murder contrary to Section 1 of the Offences Against…

By: Tommy Sidikie  On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the Court Martial hearing the case of seven soldiers linked to last year’s coup attempt received explosive testimony from Lance Corporal Ibrahim Kuyateh, the fifth accused. His voluntary caution statement, read aloud by second prosecution witness Sergeant O.T. Bangura, provided crucial insights into the attack on the Joint…

By: Saidu Jalloh  In a significant boost to education, Hon. Beatrice Maya Kangbia Macavoray has donated school supplies valued at over Fifty Thousand New Leones (Le 50,000) to top-performing students from Tikonko Chiefdom. The donation, made on Thursday, October 24, specifically targeted students who excelled in the recent National Primary School Examination (NPSE). The event…