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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has made a groundbreaking recovery of Le40 billion in unpaid taxes, it was announced on Friday, 23rd August. The move is a significant boost to government coffers and a major victory for the PAC’s efforts to tackle tax evasion. The recovery was made possible through collaborative efforts with the National…

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio is championing a groundbreaking initiative to establish an International Treaty ensuring access to justice for survivors of sexual violence worldwide. Speaking at the UN Security Council, President Bio emphasized the need for multilateral cooperation to protect the rights of 1.3 billion survivors globally. This push follows the 2022 UN…

In a major crackdown on human trafficking, Sierra Leone authorities have repatriated 38 Guinean nationals who were part of a sinister plot to traffic Sierra Leoneans abroad under false pretenses. The suspects, arrested in Bo Town, were recruiting individuals for a fraudulent scheme that promised fake job opportunities abroad. Investigations revealed a link to the…

The Chinese Embassy in Freetown hosted a farewell reception on Thursday, August 22, 2024, for 189 Sierra Leonean students who have been awarded scholarships to pursue further studies at Chinese universities. The event, held at the Bintumani Hotel in Freetown, highlighted the ongoing collaboration between China and Sierra Leone, marking a significant milestone in their…

The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education has announced new guidelines for admission into Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools. This move aims to ensure a fair and structured admission process, following the successful National Primary School Examination (NPSE) and Basic Certificate Examination (BECE). Key features of the new guidelines include the formation of…

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…