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By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Princess Dugba, the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, has responded to allegations of mismanagement concerning the distribution of rice consignments intended for fishermen and women in coastal communities across Sierra Leone. In February 2025, the ministry initiated a closed season to protect the country’s valuable fisheries and marine resources,…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The National Revenue Authority (NRA), in collaboration with the Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) and the Ministry of Finance, has unveiled a significant report analyzing tax exemptions within Sierra Leone’s industrial sector. Titled “Tax Exemptions in Sierra Leone’s Industry Sector: Who Wins, Who Loses?”, the report was presented during a gathering…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) convened an important briefing session for Sector Working Groups (SWGs) at the MoPED Conference Hall, focusing on enhancing development coordination to meet national targets. These technical bodies play a critical role in facilitating and coordinating development activities, prioritizing monitoring, accountability, and transparency…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Social Welfare welcomed a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission to discuss an upcoming program aimed at promoting the inclusion of Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) across the region. The delegation, led by Dr. Alves D’Almada Jorge, Head of the Social Affairs…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Pakistani authorities have intercepted a staggering shipment of the highly addictive drug Tramadol, en route to Sierra Leone, raising significant concerns about international drug trafficking routes. The illicit cargo, disguised as a shipment of towels, was seized at a Karachi seaport, marking the second major Tramadol seizure in Pakistan within…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S In a recent court hearing, two defendants, 18-year-old Milford King and 19-year-old Nyakeh Lahai Kallon, faced charges related to the theft of various items valued at a total of Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Leones (Le 39,870). Among the stolen goods were an engagement gold and diamond ring worth Two…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S The University of Makeni (UniMak) has secured victory at the prestigious ECOWAS University Debate Championship, a significant event organized by the ECOWAS Volunteers Program. The competition took place at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development Conference Hall in Freetown, attracting elite academic institutions from across Sierra Leone. Representing UniMak,…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Defence Medical Services (DMS) of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) officially received a donation of ten orthopaedic beds from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China on Wednesday, March 25, 2025. The donation ceremony took place at the 34 Military Hospital in Wilberforce Barracks, signifying a…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. Magistrate Sahr Kekura of the Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1 has issued a stern warning to officers of the Freetown City Council (FCC) regarding the necessity of coordinating with the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) before conducting any demolition activities. The warning was delivered during a court session concerning three FCC…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. Koidu Government Hospital has officially launched a ground-breaking Paediatric Emergency Nurse Training Program designed to address critical educational gaps in emergency care for children. This initiative aims to equip nurses with life-saving skills and significantly enhance paediatric healthcare. The program combines classroom instruction with practical simulations, ensuring that nurses gain…