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By: Joseph Momoh  The Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission and Trade Facilitation West Africa (TFWA), held a significant two-day workshop for the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) on September 30 and October 1, 2024. This workshop represents a crucial step in efforts to enhance trade facilitation, focusing on reducing…

By: Saidu Jalloh  Sierra Leone Police took decisive action on Sunday, September 30, 2024, at a checkpoint in Hill Station, intercepting a vehicle suspected of carrying kidnappers. Officers, led by District Traffic Officer Regent Alimamy Turay, attempted to stop an unlicensed vehicle for inspection, but the driver refused to comply and fled the scene. A high-speed…

By: Saidu Jalloh  Civil society organizations are gathering for a two-day National Conference focused on advancing genuine electoral reforms, peace, and national cohesion in Sierra Leone, taking place at the Sangri Hotel on Lumley Beach Road. The event kicked off today and will run through October 2, 2024. Under the theme “Mobilizing the Civil Society…

By: DS Minister of Works, Dennis Sandy, faces explosive allegations of attempted child rape from his step-daughter, Amira Koroma. In a courageous Facebook post, Koroma shared her harrowing experience, revealing Sandy’s alleged abuse began when she was just 8 years old. This disturbing claim has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting calls for immediate action….

By: Saidu Jalloh  At Fourahbay College, Mount Aureol, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, Professor A.M. Alghali, Chairman of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), addressed a Higher Education Town Hall meeting, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul of Sierra Leone’s universities. Professor Alghali stressed that inadequate financing hinders universities from fulfilling their mandates. “Frank discussions…

By: Joseph Momoh  President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has received the prestigious Foreign Policy Association Medal at the 2024 World Leadership Forum Dinner. This honor recognizes his exceptional leadership and contributions to national progress and global diplomacy. In his acceptance speech, President Bio expressed gratitude, highlighting Sierra Leone’s resilience in overcoming challenges…

By: Tommy Sidikie  The preliminary hearing into the alleged murder of police officer Sergeant Fasineh Bangura continued at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 yesterday. Police Sergeant Issa Kamara, assigned to the Exhibit Office of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), presented crucial evidence linking 47-year-old police officer Abu Bakarr Yillah to the crime. The…

By: Elizabeth A. Kaine  A shocking case of child abuse has emerged in Mamba Ridge, where a 6-year-old girl suffered severe burns on both hands as punishment for wasting a neighbor’s baby perfume. The perpetrator, the child’s aunt, is currently on the run. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred on Friday evening, prompting neighbors to…

By: Saidu Jalloh  The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) is on the verge of adopting a new constitution, a significant step towards fostering inclusivity and resilience within the organization. This development emerges from their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bo City, Southern Sierra Leone, themed “Charting the Way Forward: New Constitution for Inclusive and…

By: Tommy Sidikie  The recent devastating floods that swept through Sierra Leone have left a trail of destruction, displacing thousands and shattering livelihoods. The alarming statistics tell only part of the story: 167 buildings collapsed, 3,330 households affected, and over 23,500 lives disrupted. In the hardest-hit regions of Bo, Bonthe, Bombali, Kambia, and the Western…