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By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Pentecostal Fellowship of Sierra Leone (PFSL), which represents Pentecostal and Charismatic churches across all 16 districts of Sierra Leone, has officially opposed the proposed Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Healthcare Bill. In a press conference held at the Lord Is My Shepherd Church in Waterloo on January 7, 2025, PFSL…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, The National Council for Civic Education and Development (NaCCED) has officially welcomed Joseph Munda Bindi as its new chairman, succeeding Ibrahim Kalilu Totangi in a significant transition for the organization. The handover ceremony, held in Freetown, highlighted Totangi’s impactful six-year tenure, during which he reinvigorated civic education in Sierra…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Kenema, The Kenema District Council, led by Chairperson Madam Francess Musu Jambawai, has been honored by the Environmental Directorate of the Ministry of Health for its exceptional efforts in promoting clean environments across major chiefdom headquarters, towns, and communities within the district. This recognition underscores the council’s commitment to enhancing…

Accra, The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a significant policy change with the introduction of a “Resit Public Exams” initiative set to take effect in 2025. This new policy enables students who do not pass certain subjects to retake only those specific papers, rather than having to repeat the entire examination process. The…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D. S Accra, — A startling revelation in the 2023 Auditor General Report has exposed significant financial malfeasance at the Sierra Leone High Commission in Accra, Ghana. The report highlights alarming discrepancies, including unsubstantiated payments made for end-of-service benefits to staff, raising concerns over the integrity of financial operations at the…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has reaffirmed his dedication to leading the Judiciary of Sierra Leone with fairness and integrity during his inaugural address to judicial staff following his appointment in December. In his speech, Justice Kamanda emphasized the importance of delivering unbiased justice and ensuring prompt case resolutions across…

The Ministry of Information has issued a clarification regarding its recent statement on the ongoing deliberations surrounding the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Bill. This clarification follows concerns raised about remarks attributed to Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles during a meeting on January 2nd, 2024, where various stakeholders, including government officials and religious leaders, convened to…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S  QNET, a global wellness and lifestyle company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Hong Kong, specializes in a wide range of products, including health supplements and personal care items. Operating on a direct selling model, QNET empowers independent representatives to market its products while earning commissions. In addition to its commercial…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S   On January 6, 2025, Abdul Fatoma, Chief Executive of the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI), hosted a pivotal meeting with key representatives from the European Union (EU) Delegation in Sierra Leone at the CHRDI office in Freetown. The meeting included the Deputy Head of the EU Delegation…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S  In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has mandated that the murder case against Abdul Kpaka will proceed under a judge and jury trial, reversing a previous decision to have the case heard by a judge alone. This significant ruling follows a defense application that raised concerns about…