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By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Koidu Limited has been compelled to suspend its operations and transition into a Care and Maintenance phase due to an ongoing industrial strike, which the company has labeled as illegal and disruptive to its operations. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Employment, Labor, and Social Security, Hon. Mohamed…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. A tragic incident occurred in Komrabai Waterloo Village, Maforki District, on March 24, 2025, when three boys, aged 13 to 15, were caught in a deadly bomb explosion while searching for mangoes in their farming area. The boys, believing they had found harmless scrap metal, unknowingly stumbled upon a dangerous…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. In a landmark ruling at the High Court on Monday, March 24, 2025, Honorable Justice Momoh-Jah Stevens sentenced two accused individuals, Alie Badara Kanu (alias Captain Makeni) and Thaimu Bangura, to 120 years each for treason and misprision of treason. The 12-member jury unanimously returned a guilty verdict on both…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has issued an urgent evacuation order for a partially collapsed two-storey building located at 27 Garrison Street in Freetown’s Central Business District. The structure, owned by expatriate Dr. Onodi William, exhibits severe cracks that pose significant risks to the safety of occupants and pedestrians…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Ministry of Information and Civic Education launched its Civic Day Series today at the Kambia District Council Hall, fostering closer ties between the government and local communities. This two-day event aims to engage local youth while providing a platform for key stakeholders and government officials to discuss pressing national…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S At the World Bank Digital Summit 2025, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Communication, Technology, and Innovation, Salima Monorma Bah, participated in a pivotal panel discussion titled “AI Shaping Our Future World.” During the session, she underscored Sierra Leone’s commitment to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its national development strategy. Minister Bah…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S In a significant initiative to elevate healthcare standards, the Minister of Health, alongside WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, and various local and international partners, has unveiled the ‘Health Train’ campaign 2025 in Moyamba District. This innovative campaign aims to assess the quality of health services and establish new standards for improved healthcare…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has issued an injunction that effectively suspends the upcoming national executive elections of the Motor Drivers and General Transport Workers Union. This order arises from a legal dispute involving the Union’s current President, Alpha Amadu Bah, and challenger Mr. Abu Saidu. The court’s injunction…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has issued a public warning regarding fraudulent job vacancy advertisements that are currently circulating on social media. In a notice disseminated through various media platforms, SLPHA management firmly denied the authenticity of these advertisements, which falsely claim to recruit casual workers for…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has formally recognized Ezekiel Wallace, a Sierra Leonean residing in Canada, for his remarkable contributions to education in the remote Mabombom Village. Chief Education Officer Edward Kpakra led an MBSSE delegation to the village, where they celebrated Wallace’s efforts in establishing…