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By Saidu Jalloh | D.S. Reporter Freetown Former ECOWAS Parliament Speaker Sidie Mohamed Tunis has denied any links to an alleged visa fraud scheme after he was denied a U.S. visa and told of a 2023 diplomatic note issued in his name on Tuesday, September 9, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation…

By Saidu Jalloh | D.S. Reporter Lunsar, Tuesday September 9, 2026, Marampa Mines Limited has committed to providing financial assistance, compensation and insurance benefits to the family of Moses Simbo, an employee who died in a workplace accident last month. The company said the incident occurred in August when a company truck unexpectedly moved forward…

By Kadijatu Bangura | D.S. Reporter Commuters and vehicle operators travelling between Freetown and Lungi will now pay more, after the Government approved a 12.5% increase in ferry fares effective Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The Ministry of Transport and Aviation announced the new rates in a press release signed by Deputy Minister Hon. Rex Bhonapha….

By Joseph Momoh | D.S. Reporter Freetown, Monday, 8th September 2026* — The Government of Sierra Leone has rolled out sweeping reforms to overhaul land administration, targeting fraudulent sales, land disputes and unplanned settlements that have plagued the country for decades. Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning, Dr. Turad Senesi, announced the measures at…

By Kadijatu Bangura | D.S. Reporter Freetown, Tuesday September 8, 2026, Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray has told Sierra Leone’s ambassadors and heads of mission to shift focus from protocol to performance, with investment, trade and national development now the core of their work. Speaking during his first virtual global meeting with all heads…

By Saidu Jalloh | D.S. Reporter Wednesday, 9th September 2026 — Sierra Leone’s Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, has secured key commitments from Guinean authorities to ensure Sierra Leoneans transiting through Guinea for jobs in Arab countries do so safely and lawfully. The high-level engagement in Conakry is part of…

By Joseph Momoh | D.S. Reporter Freetown, Wednesday September 9, 2026, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to deepening Sierra Leone’s strategic partnership with the World Bank Group. The President made this statement yesterday during a courtesy call at State House by the Regional Vice President of the World…

By Joseph Momoh D.S Reporter The British High Commission in Sierra Leone has opened applications for the 2026 Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships, offering fully funded opportunities for Sierra Leoneans to study in the United Kingdom. The prestigious programme targets talented individuals with strong academic records and leadership potential who are committed to driving development in their…

By Saidu Jalloh D.S Reporter A 44-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Freetown magistrate court after being found guilty of stealing US$6,800 from a resident of Regent Village. The ruling was delivered by Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2. The accused faced charges of larceny…

By Kadijatu Bangura D.S Reporter FREETOWN — The Government of Sierra Leone has disbursed Le300,000 in welfare grants to 15 organisations delivering critical services to vulnerable groups in the capital. The presentation was made on Monday, September 7, 2026 at the Ministry of Social Welfare headquarters in New England Ville. Each beneficiary received Le20,000 to…