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By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Dignity Now, a women and youth-led organization, has announced an ambitious €10,000 project dedicated to enhancing data-driven participation of women and youth in governance within Kenema district. Unveiled during a media engagement event at the Right to Access Information Office in Kenema on April 2nd, 2025, the initiative is funded…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S A 25-year-old man, Joseph Sao Amara, has been remanded in custody after being charged with alleged sexual penetration, in violation of Section 19 of the Sexual Offences Act 2012, as repealed and replaced by Section 4(a)(ii) of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2019. The alleged incident, involving a child under…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a bid to improve traffic flow and mitigate disorder in Freetown’s Central Business District (CBD), Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. William Fayia Sellu officially launched an initiative on April 9, 2025, which includes the provision of ten brand-new, customized motorbikes to the Sierra Leone Police Traffic Directorate. This…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Information and Civic Education has formalized its commitment to fostering civic engagement and academic collaboration through a recently signed memorandum of understanding with Fourah Bay College. This partnership represents a pivotal milestone for both institutions, reinforcing their dedication to advancing government communication, civic education, and the preservation…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens has sentenced fisherman Alhaji Sawaneh to ten years in prison for the sexual assault of a four-year-old child. The ruling was delivered during a criminal session at Freetown’s Sexual Offences Court No. 7, located on Siaka Stevens Street. Sawaneh faced one count of sexual penetration,…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone National Fire Force has reported a total of 201 fire incidents nationwide from January 1 to March 31, 2025, along with six non-firefighting rescue operations conducted in the Western Region. This information was detailed in an official report submitted to the Honorable Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr….

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a stern warning to the Accountant General and his staff, threatening salary deductions if they fail to justify the improper use of the selling exchange rate in contractor payments, a practice that contradicts the terms specified in contract clauses. This discrepancy, amounting to…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Sierra Leone Teaching Service Commission (SLTSC) has officially concluded its nationwide teacher registration on Monday, April 7, 2025, following a two-week initiative aimed at ensuring comprehensive enrollment across the country. In a public notice, the Commission announced that over 98 percent of targeted schools had been successfully engaged during the…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has announced the issuance of tax clearance certificates to compliant taxpayers, as outlined in a press release dated April 8, 2025. The NRA emphasizes that only those who fulfill their tax obligations will be eligible to receive these certificates. To clarify the compliance criteria, the…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. In a recent event dedicated to raising awareness about autism, Bangay Kanu, the Deputy Director of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services, called on families to embrace and provide support for their relatives with autism, despite the societal discrimination and marginalization they often face. Mr. Kanu’s remarks come in light…