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By: Kadijatu Bangura Freetown – Sky Bank (SL) Limited has strongly refuted allegations made in a viral social media video claiming that bank staff underpaid a Chinese customer. The bank labels the footage a “deliberate and malicious” attempt to damage its reputation. According to a public notice, Sky Bank conducted a comprehensive internal review, which…

By: Joseph Momoh Makeni – The Women’s Leader of the Dr. Ibrahim Bangura (DIB) Movement, Madam Ramatulai I. B. Kargbo, has convened a strategic meeting with female executives and former councillors to consolidate support for Dr. Bangura’s leadership bid. The meeting, attended by representatives from all eight constituencies in Bombali District, focused on promoting women’s…

By Kadijatu Bangura (Reporter, D.S) FREETOWN, Sierra Leone Mercy Ships’ hospital vessel, Global Mercy, has reached a major operational milestone in Sierra Leone, completing 1,000 free surgeries during its current field service. Operating Room Manager Sarah Burdette said the landmark was achieved through collective effort across the ship, explaining that no single person could have…

By Joseph Momoh (Reporter, D.S) The Statistician General of Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL), Andrew Bob Johnny, has officially begun a new term in office with a pledge to deliver a more impactful and rewarding era for staff, saying, “I will double your smiles.” Speaking at Stats SL headquarters in Freetown, Mr. Johnny announced that…

By Joseph Momoh Freetown – A 30-year-old Sierra Leonean man has made a remarkable recovery from a rare form of skeletal tuberculosis, thanks to the expertise of the 27th Chinese Medical Team (CMT) in Sierra Leone. The patient, who had suffered a year-long battle with severe knee pain and swelling, was finally diagnosed and treated…

By Kadijatu Bangura (Reporter, D.S) The Executive Director of the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA), Shiekh Ahmed Tunis, has responded to allegations published by Global Times, stating that he would rather act independently in support of environmental protection than be associated with any approach he believes contributes to ecological harm. In a written clarification, Mr….

By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Tuesday commissioned a state-of-the-art administrative building for the Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS), marking a significant milestone in the country’s security sector reform journey. The new building, constructed at New England in Freetown, replaces an outdated facility that had…

By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S Freetown – The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has launched its Strategic Development Plan (SDP) for 2026-2030, a roadmap aimed at enhancing water service delivery and institutional sustainability. The launch event, attended by government officials and development partners, highlighted SALWACO’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 6,…

By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S Freetown – President Julius Maada Bio on Tuesday officially opened the West African Insurance Companies Association Reinsurance Corporation (WAICA Re) headquarters in Hill Station, Freetown, underscoring the government’s commitment to positioning Sierra Leone as a regional financial and investment hub. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for WAICA Re, fulfilling…

By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S Freetown – Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas has put on hold a parliamentary investigation into the National Elections Watch (NEW), a consortium of civil society organisations, following a Private Member’s Motion moved by Hon. Mustapha M. Sellu. The motion, which aimed to examine NEW’s financial flows and accountability mechanisms, was supported…