Local News

 By: Tommy Sidikie  The long-awaited Paramount Chieftaincy elections in Kholifa Mabang Chiefdom, Tonkolili District, Northern Sierra Leone, concluded on Saturday, October 26, 2024, after two rounds of voting. The Chiefdom has been without a Paramount Chief for an extended period. Imran Kamara of the Kurahray ruling house emerged as the winner and Paramount Chief-elect following…

By: Saidu Jalloh  Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 has remanded Kashopeh Smith and her daughter, Remi Smith, following their first appearance on Monday, October 28, 2024, regarding the alleged murder of Superintendent Arnold Adeyemi Coker. The pair faces four charges, including murder contrary to Section 1 of the Offences Against…

By: Tommy Sidikie  On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the Court Martial hearing the case of seven soldiers linked to last year’s coup attempt received explosive testimony from Lance Corporal Ibrahim Kuyateh, the fifth accused. His voluntary caution statement, read aloud by second prosecution witness Sergeant O.T. Bangura, provided crucial insights into the attack on the Joint…

By: Saidu Jalloh  In a significant boost to education, Hon. Beatrice Maya Kangbia Macavoray has donated school supplies valued at over Fifty Thousand New Leones (Le 50,000) to top-performing students from Tikonko Chiefdom. The donation, made on Thursday, October 24, specifically targeted students who excelled in the recent National Primary School Examination (NPSE). The event…

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…