Local News

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. The Freetown City Council (FCC) recently convened a public consultation and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) session for its highly anticipated Freetown Cable Car Project. Held at the Freetown City Hall Auditorium, the event attracted a diverse group of stakeholders, including residents, civil society representatives, government officials, and environmental…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Social Welfare, held a solemn ceremony today in front of the Miatta Conference Hall at the Youyi Building to welcome 88 Sierra Leoneans who were forcibly expelled from Mauritania and returned via Senegal. The group comprises 45 women, 36 children, and…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has officially confirmed that there will be no strike action at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay, aiming to quell recent rumors circulating on social media and other platforms. In a statement released to the public, SLPHA reassured stakeholders that…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – Chief Justice Komba Kamanda met with a delegation from Expertise France to reaffirm the Judiciary’s commitment to combating human trafficking and migrant smuggling. During the meeting, he highlighted significant initiatives aimed at enhancing the legal response to these issues. The Chief Justice described the specialized training provided…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – Africell Sierra Leone, through its Impact Foundation, has officially launched a state-of-the-art Learning and Training Center on Wilkinson Road. The unveiling ceremony, held on April 14, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the nation’s journey toward digital transformation and inclusive development. The new facility aims to provide…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has issued a stern warning to tax defaulters, giving them a 48-hour deadline to settle their tax obligations or face strict enforcement actions. The notice was released on Monday, April 14, 2025, by the NRA’s Public Affairs and Tax Education Unit. The…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – NP Sierra Leone Limited, a leading petroleum marketing company, has made history by becoming the first oil marketing firm in the country to attain certification in three prestigious international standards: ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management, and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – The drug store of Sierra Leone’s 34 Military Hospital was engulfed in flames during the early hours of Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The incident occurred at a medical facility currently undergoing upgrades, which plays a crucial role in the nation’s healthcare system by providing medical services while…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S In a dramatic turn of events, George Browne, one of the prisoners who escaped during the failed coup on November 26, is now facing legal proceedings following allegations of assault. Browne has been accused of stabbing Mohamed Alie Bah in the lower end of his left eye on March 14,…