Local News
Pastor Charged with Malicious Damage of 90,000 Leones Church Building
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Pastor Ruth Jattu Turay, 43, appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown on two counts: trespass, contrary to Section 15(1)(a) of the Public Order Act No. 46 of 1965, and malicious damage, contrary to Section 51 of the Malicious Damage Act 1861. The charges…
Renewed Commitment Needed to Combat Malaria
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) marked World Malaria Day 2025 with a national press briefing at the Medical Stores in New England Ville, Freetown, emphasizing the urgent need for renewed commitment in the battle against malaria. Under the theme “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” the event served as…
Innovative Weather-Based Insurance Scheme Launched to Protect Farmers
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced the launch of Sierra Leone’s first-ever weather-based insurance scheme aimed at supporting farmers affected by climate-related disasters. This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security,…
Kingho and Others Summoned by Public Accounts Committee Over Revenue Arrears
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Sierra Leone Parliament has issued a public notice summoning 20 companies, including Kingho, to address outstanding revenue arrears owed to the Government of Sierra Leone. This decision follows the PAC’s review of revenue arrears records, conducted in accordance with its functions as outlined in…
Floating Body Discovered in Jui River, Community Calls for Urgent Police Response
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Jui, Sierra Leone – In the afternoon hours of Wednesday, April 23, 2025, residents of the Jui community discovered a lifeless body floating in the river near Jui Bridge. The body was seen drifting perilously close to the water’s edge, raising significant concern among local residents. In response to this…
Hon. Koroma Launches Four Transformative Development Projects in Tonkolili
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone – In a bold step towards community transformation, Honourable Aaron Aruna Koroma, Deputy Opposition Leader II in the Sierra Leone Parliament, officially launched four significant development projects in Yoni Mamaila Chiefdom on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The initiatives include a four-classroom school building in Kumrabai Yoni…
SLP and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Forge Partnership to Enhance Police Training
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a significant move to bolster law enforcement capabilities, HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sierra Leone through specialized training programs tailored to the operational needs of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP). Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. William Fayia Sellu welcomed the…
World Bank Applauds Stats SL for Statistical Advancements
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Dr. Abdu Muwonge, the World Bank Country Manager, recently visited Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) to commend the organization for its significant achievements in providing credible statistics over the years. The purpose of the visit was to obtain an update on the implementation and management status…
Archdiocese of Freetown to Hold Memorial Mass for Late Pope Francis
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Archdiocese of Freetown has announced a memorial Mass in honor of the late Pope Francis, directed by His Excellency Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles. The Mass is scheduled to take place at the Sacred Heart Cathedral on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10:30 AM. This memorial…
Authorities Investigate Abduction of Newborn from Port Loko Regional Hospital
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Port Loko, Sierra Leone – Authorities are investigating the abduction of a six-day-old infant from the Port Loko Regional Hospital in the early hours of Monday, April 21, 2025. The newborn was one of twins delivered via cesarean section to Aminata Kargbo, a resident of Komrambia Village in the Kasseh…