Local News
Driver Charged with Housebreaking and Theft of 55,000 Leones at Pademba Road Court
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Ibrahim Michael, a thirty-two-year-old driver, made his initial appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown, facing charges of housebreaking and larceny in violation of Section 26 (1) of the Larceny Act 1916. According to the particulars of the offense presented during the court session, on…
Koidu Limited Labor Dispute Sparks HRCSL Investigation into Workers’ Grievances
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), in collaboration with the Kono District Human Rights Committee (KDHRC), has embarked on a fact-finding mission to probe a burgeoning labor dispute between Koidu Limited Mining Company and its employees. The investigation aims to gather firsthand accounts from key stakeholders regarding the…
Kpetema Town Devastated by Fire, Hundreds Left Homeless
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. A catastrophic fire tore through Kpetema Town in Bumpeh Chiefdom, Moyamba District, on March 14, resulting in the destruction of over one hundred houses and approximately ten shops. Initial reports suggest that the blaze was ignited by a young man clearing his farmland near the town. Eyewitnesses described how the…
Major Drug Bust: LDEA Intercepts $77,000 Shipment in Lofa County
On March 17, 2025, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and Joint Security forces successfully intercepted a significant drug shipment in the Foya District of Lofa County, valued at over $77,000 USD. At approximately 10:45 PM, the LDEA received a tip-off regarding a black pickup truck with Liberian license plate A533348, suspected of transporting narcotics….
Government Sets Bold Vision to Safeguard Nature and Combat Climate Change
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled an ambitious strategy aimed at preserving the country’s environment and addressing climate change. Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, presented the comprehensive four-part plan during the inaugural Forest and Climate Forum conference held in Freetown. This initiative is part of the…
Freetown Mayor and Africa’s First Chief Heat Officer Among National Geographic’s 33 Honorees
By: Joseph Momoh reporter D.S In a landmark acknowledgment of visionary leadership and dedication to sustainable development, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE of Freetown and Eugenia Kargbo, Africa’s first Chief Heat Officer, have been celebrated by National Geographic as part of their National Geographic 33 list. This prestigious honor highlights 33 extraordinary changemakers whose innovative ideas…
Brother Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting in Waterloo
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No. 1 has remanded Santigie Kamara to prison following allegations that he killed his elder brother, Francis Amara Kanneh. The accused appeared in court for the first time on Friday, March 14, 2025, facing murder charges under the Offence Against the Person Act,…
Crucial Testimony Emerges in Mohamed Conteh Murder Case
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. In ongoing proceedings regarding the murder of Mohamed Conteh, both accused individuals are facing serious charges stemming from events that allegedly occurred on December 22, 2024, at Bonga Lane in Freetown. The charge sheet asserts that the accused conspired together to commit the crime on that fateful day. During the…
Landmark Poultry Feed Plant Launched to Boost Local Food Production
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Sierra Leone’s Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, has officially commissioned the country’s first large poultry feed plant in Waterloo, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s agricultural sector. The plant, established by Eastern Farmers Agric and General Enterprise (EFAGE) in partnership with Trouw Nutrition of…
Crackdown on Cement Cartel: Government Vows Action Against Price Manipulation
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Ministry of Trade and Industry has pledged to dismantle a purported cement cartel allegedly formed by several importers within the country. A senior official from the ministry affirmed that the government is taking proactive measures to tackle the persistent issue of price manipulation that is reportedly impacting consumers. According…