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By: Simeon Gbani, Reporter, Kabala In a significant move to bolster women’s advocacy and empowerment, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has donated a Land Cruiser vehicle to the Falaba District Women’s Network. This prominent advocacy group has positively impacted the lives of many young girls in Koinadugu and Falaba Districts. The white Land Cruiser, a…

By: Tommy Sidikie, ReporterIn a strategic effort to attract international investment to its energy and water sectors, Sierra Leone’s National Investment Board (NIB), in collaboration with the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA) and the UK International Development, hosted an investment roundtable at the New Brookfields Hotel. The high-profile event brought together government leaders, international investors,…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Deputy Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Augustine Foday Ngobie, welcomed members of the Past Present Women Police Association (PPWPA) to Integrity House in Tower Hill, Freetown, on November 7, 2024. The delegation, led by retired Chief Superintendent of Police Aiesha Bangura, aimed to express their support for the ACC’s…

By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter The Government, through the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), has issued an official press release mandating the registration of all Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in the country. The SLCAA emphasizes that all drone owners and operators must register their drones and obtain the appropriate licenses or…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Sierra Leone have signed a significant agreement worth USD 105 million aimed at enhancing the country’s agricultural sector. This initiative, formalized by Bernard Hein, IFAD Regional Director for West and Central Africa, alongside the Ministry of Finance, follows the Climate…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter Volunteers from the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) Kono branch are making significant strides in promoting community service and volunteerism among youth through a series of school visits and an expanding membership drive. Their mission is to inspire students to engage in humanitarian work by equipping them with the knowledge…

By: Saidu Jalloh, reporter  The Faculty of Communication, Media, and Information Studies at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, has announced a special English examination for applicants to its various degree and diploma programs. This examination is set to take place on Saturday, 9th November 2024, at 9:00 AM on the Fourah Bay College campus….

By: Joseph Momoh reporter  Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 has remanded Mohamed Sesay on multiple charges, including threatening to murder his mother, Kadiatu Mansaray, and making threats to burn down her house. Sesay is currently facing three counts of charges related to an incident that allegedly occurred on September 27,…

By: Joseph Momoh  The investigation into the brutal murder of Lebanese shop owner Salim Alie Dayeck has expanded, with two additional suspects, Mohamed Kallon (known as Gun Play) and Issa Lahai, facing charges. They join three previously arrested individuals in connection with the case. All five suspects are currently in remand, awaiting their appearance before…

 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…