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A devastating incident occurred in the Rogbangban community in the Western Area Rural District early this morning, August 21, 2024. AYV News reported that following a heavy downpour, a perimeter fence collapsed onto a nearby house, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to at least four others. The Western Area Rural District…

The Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS) is revolutionizing its approach to agriculture by embracing large-scale farming to tackle the escalating costs of inmate welfare and to bolster national food security. This innovative initiative aims to achieve self-sufficiency in food production for inmates while supporting the “Feed Salone” program. Through this endeavor, SLCS seeks to reduce…

Vigilance, Key to Preventing Mpox Outbreak As of August 21st, 1:00 pm, the Ministry of Health has confirmed that there are no cases of mpox in Sierra Leone, according to a press release. This is a testament to the country’s robust surveillance and monitoring systems. Sierra Leone has faced devastating epidemics and pandemics in the…

A meeting of the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Technical and Higher Education was abruptly adjourned on Monday due to the absence of key officials from the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education and the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, set to address…

A shocking case of forgery has rocked Zenith Bank’s Fourah Bay Road Branch in Freetown, leading to the arrest and remand of Mohamed Kamara. According to court documents, Kamara allegedly conspired with unknown individuals to commit forgery on July 26, 2024. He is accused of forging a Zenith Bank cheque (No. 1663692) in the name…

Outgoing European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Manuel Müller, has bid farewell to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio as he concludes his tenure in the country. Ambassador Müller reflected on his departure, expressing deep affection for Sierra Leone and acknowledging the diplomatic necessity of moving on. He congratulated President Bio on his presidency of the…

A witness testified in a high-profile diamond embezzlement case before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Court No. 2 in Freetown. The accused, Sheku Kabba and Tamba Lebbie, face charges of Conspiracy to Defraud, Fraudulent Embezzlement, and Receiving Stolen Goods related to a 264-carat diamond worth approximately $42 million. Witness Shar Moywa, a former colleague of the…

A series of devastating sea accidents has hit coastal communities in Southern Sierra Leone, leaving a trail of death and destruction. The tragic incidents occurred in Sulima, Begbeghun, Delken, and Mania in the Pujehun and Bonthe Districts, resulting in the death of at least one fisherman and leaving many others missing. Heavy storms in the…

Deputy Minister of Energy, Dr. Eldred Taylor, recently addressed the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit Energy Ministers’ Session. He emphasized the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions as a cornerstone of the energy transition plan. Speaking on the theme “Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Sustainable Future,” Dr. Taylor highlighted President Julius…

The Ministry of Tourism and Partners engages Stakeholders in Kambia in the Ministry’s relentless drive to take their flagship campaign “Tourism for All” to every region in Sierra Leone. The Ministry, in conjunction with its sister agencies, (National Tourist Board, Monument and Relics Commission), supported by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have partnered to…