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By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Securiport, a global provider of border security and civil aviation solutions, has firmly refuted allegations that unaccounted revenue from Sierra Leone’s eVisa system is owed to the government and that the company is responsible for any missing funds. In response to the speculation, Securiport emphasized its lawful and transparent operations…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Firefighters are facing severe hardship as their allowances, including essential rice allocations, have been withheld for more than 12 months. The 393 firefighters, who risk their lives daily to protect the public, are now struggling financially, lacking the basic compensation needed to support their families. This crisis highlights longstanding issues…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Liberia and The Gambia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the ECOWAS Regulation on Roaming for public mobile networks. This initiative aims to provide free incoming calls and significantly reduce costs for outgoing calls, SMS, and data for travelers between the two nations. The signing ceremony took…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Mercury International, Sierra Leone’s leading betting company, has presented a brand-new Suzuki car to Sorie Mansaray, a student at Milton Margai Technical University, as the grand prize winner of its “Start of Season Raffle Draw.” The award ceremony took place on January 10, 2025, at the New Sella Spot on…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Kissy Division police, led by Unit Commander CSP Bob Musa Mansaray, have successfully apprehended two suspects in connection with a series of robberies in the Kissy Mental Home community. The suspects, identified as Mohamed Alhaji Kamara, known as “Youngest,” and Yusuf Turay, also referred to as “Tommy Lee,” were…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S A Liberian national, Ainab Donzo, is currently in custody following her arrest for allegedly possessing and transporting cocaine without legal authorization. Donzo, a hairdresser, was apprehended on October 13, 2024, in Sorogbama Chiefdom, Jendema, Pujehun Province, where authorities discovered four compressed parcels of cocaine in her possession. She appeared before…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a significant effort to improve road safety in Sierra Leone, the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has successfully completed the first phase of its “No Drink, En Drive” campaign in Pujehun District. Spearheaded by the Safety and Enforcement Unit, the campaign aims to raise public awareness about the…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has reaffirmed his dedication to leading the Judiciary of Sierra Leone with fairness and integrity during his inaugural address to judicial staff following his appointment in December. In his speech, Justice Kamanda emphasized the importance of delivering unbiased justice and ensuring prompt case resolutions across…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone received His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, President of the Transitional Sovereign Council of the Republic of Sudan, during a significant working visit to Sierra Leone. The engagement highlighted the shared vision and commitment of both nations to foster unity and address…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S  Emerson Bockarie Senessie, known for his history of fraudulent activities, has been remanded in prison following his second court appearance before Magistrate Wilbrie John at Pademba Road Court No. 7. Senessie faces two serious charges: conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money by false pretenses, as outlined under Section 32(1) of the…