Local News

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Roads Authority, SLRA, says it is considering closing the Old Railway Line Bridge in Brookfields to all vehicular traffic after a fresh assessment found the ageing structure poses significant safety risks. The warning followed an inspection led by SLRA Director General, Ing. Alfred Jalil Momodu, during the…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Students’ Loan Scheme, SLOAN-SL, has validated its Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, setting a target to provide loans to 10,000 students and transform higher education financing in the country. The validation took place during a stakeholder workshop focused on improving access to tertiary education and aligning the Scheme…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Connaught Hospital has achieved a major medical milestone after successfully carrying out its first brain tumour surgery, marking a new chapter for specialized care in Sierra Leone. The operation was performed under the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex Neurosurgery Programme at the country’s premier referral hospital. It was…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Regional Criminal Investigation Department South has arrested four people in connection with the alleged murder of Gilo Simenda, who was stabbed to death following an “after BECE” entertainment gathering in Gerehun Town, Baoma Chiefdom, Bo District. Police said the suspects were picked up on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, during…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Parliament has put off further debate on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025 until Friday, July 31, 2026, after a marathon and contentious session that ran from Tuesday morning into the early hours of Wednesday. The Bill seeks to introduce major changes to the 1991 Constitution, including district-block…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Residents of Pamoronko have thrown their weight behind a new initiative by the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre to bring informal settlements into the conversation on sustainable land use, calling it a critical step in tackling climate risks and improving living conditions. The community engagement, held under SLURC’s Urban Futures…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has initiated a coordinated push to transform Sierra Leone’s tourism, hospitality, and creative industries into key drivers of economic diversification, job creation, and innovation. The move followed a high-level stakeholder meeting at Dove’s Nest, Aberdeen, where government officials and industry executives agreed on…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Connaught Hospital has achieved a major medical milestone after successfully carrying out its first brain tumour surgery, marking a new chapter for specialized care in Sierra Leone. The operation was performed under the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex Neurosurgery Programme at the country’s premier referral hospital. It was…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Railways Development and Regulatory Authority has moved to strengthen oversight of the country’s railway industry with a draft regulatory framework aimed at improving governance, safety, and investor confidence. SLRDRA convened a high-level stakeholder consultation this week to review the draft before it is presented to Cabinet and…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Lawmakers from both the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party and the opposition All People’s Congress have voiced joint opposition to a provision in the Constitutional Amendment Bill that would allow independent candidates to contest the presidency. During debate on the Bill this week, several MPs argued against opening the presidential…