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By: Joseph Momoh  On October 28, 2024, Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, visited the Peace Museum, a significant institution managed by the Residual Special Court of Sierra Leone (RSCSL).  The museum serves as a poignant reminder of the country’s turbulent past, showcasing the devastating effects of the civil war and Sierra Leone’s…

By: Saidu Jalloh  On October 21, 2024, the Community Relations Department (CRD) of the Kissy Division conducted an impactful outreach program at Methodist Boys’ High School (MBHS) in Thunder Hill, East Freetown. The event engaged more than 1,000 students from both Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS), focusing on critical issues such as…

By: Tommy Sidikie  The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has launched an outreach program in Bonthe District to promote the Medium-Term National Development Plan (2024-2030). Led by Minister Kenyeh Barlay, the initiative aims to engage local stakeholders and align the district’s growth trajectory with national development goals. In her keynote address, Minister Barlay expressed…

By: Joseph Momoh  The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), the Ministry of Social Welfare, and Breakthrough ACTION, has rolled out new informational materials tailored for individuals with special needs. The launch took place on Friday, October 25, 2024, during an orientation session at the Ministry of Social Welfare…

By: Saidu Jalloh  President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has been crowned “Tuioataga,” or King, by the residents of Magiagi village in Samoa. This prestigious title was conferred during his visit to the village for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Magiagi village, which symbolically represented Sierra Leone at the Commonwealth meeting, warmly welcomed President…

By: Tommy Sidikie  The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), through its Directorate of Business and Human Rights and Labour Relations, facilitated a validation process for the Human Rights for Land Survey Report on Friday, October 25, at the CCSL Women’s Conference Hall, King Harman Road, Freetown. Supported by the United Nations Food and…

By: Saidu Jalloh  The Kaffa family, along with residents of Bumanjah Village in the Upper Sandor Chiefdom of Kono District, is demanding justice following the tragic death of 27-year-old Sia Kaffa.  Sia is alleged to have been brutally assaulted by her boyfriend, Tamba Sandi, on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She succumbed to her injuries on…

By: Joseph Momoh  In a concerning development, Paramount Chief George Gbanyei Njiabo III of the Nyawa Lenga Chiefdom in Bo District has acknowledged seizing government property, specifically a TVS motorbike and a laptop computer assigned to the Rural Water Services Sector at the Pujehun District Council. This situation has persisted for over two years, raising…

By: Saidu Jalloh serious allegations of compromising a reported sexual assault case from Koryadu village. Sources indicate that the alleged incident was reported on October 18, 2024, leading to the arrest of the suspect, identified as Tamba Senesie, on October 20, 2024. Residents of Koryadu village have expressed concerns that some police officers at the…

By: Saidu Jalloh  In a crucial gathering at the Miatta Conference Hall in the Youyi Building, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, addressed escalating tensions between the government and the nation’s doctors amid ongoing strikes that threaten the healthcare system. Dr. Demby sought to reassure healthcare professionals and the public of the government’s…