Local News
President Bio Coronates Four Paramount Chiefs, Advocates for Food Sovereignty
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Koidu City, Kono District – Saturday, October 25, 2025 – President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially coronated four Paramount Chiefs from the Southern and Eastern regions of Sierra Leone, urging them to support his government’s initiative for food sovereignty under the Feed Salone program. The ceremony took place in…
FCC and MMC Launch $200,000 Upgrade for Congo Market
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. A delegation from the Mayors’ Migration Council (MMC), alongside officials from the Freetown City Council (FCC), visited Congo Market yesterday to announce plans for a significant $200,000 (Le4,670,000) upgrade aimed at enhancing infrastructure, sanitation, and the livelihoods of traders. Led by Mr. Samer Saliba, Director of City Practice at MMC,…
Korea Donates 1,800 Tonnes of Rice for School Feeding Program
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Government of the Republic of Korea has donated 1,800 metric tonnes of rice, valued at approximately USD 2 million, to bolster Sierra Leone’s Free Quality School Education (FQSE) initiative through the World Food Programme (WFP). The rice, handed over yesterday, is set to provide daily nutritious meals for over…
Germany Grants €28.2 Million for Health and Energy Boost
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Sierra Leone has successfully negotiated a €28.2 million grant from the German government aimed at bolstering healthcare services and advancing renewable energy projects. This significant agreement was finalized on October 23, 2025, during discussions in Berlin between a Sierra Leonean delegation led by Kenye Barlay, the Minister of Planning and…
EDSA Reports Significant Progress in Freetown’s Electricity Supply
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has announced promising advancements in electricity access and reliability across Freetown, according to a recent survey by the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) released on October 23, 2025. The findings reveal that nearly 80% of residents have observed notable improvements in the electricity…
Film Stakeholders Unite to Endorse Draft National Film Policy 2025
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Freetown, October 23, 2025 – In a significant step for the film industry, stakeholders have unanimously endorsed the Draft National Film Policy 2025, agreeing to swiftly establish a new National Film Council as outlined in the policy. This consensus emerged during a major consultative meeting organized by the Ministry of…
WPC Energy Represents 60 Countries, Over 96% of Global Petroleum Production and Consumption
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter During the ongoing World Petroleum Council (WPC) Congress, I had the privilege of meeting with Mr. Pedro Miras, President of WPC Energy, to discuss a range of pressing issues affecting the global oil and gas sector. WPC Energy, representing 60 member countries, accounts for over 96% of the world’s petroleum…
VP Jalloh Lauds China Relations, Urges Local Empowerment
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has praised the inauguration of the 5th Chinese Chamber of Commerce, describing it as a “revitalized chapter” in Sierra Leone’s enduring partnership with China. He commended Chinese companies for their significant contributions in sectors such as manufacturing, mining, and construction during a speech at…
Parliament Empowers Journalists to Elevate Democratic Reporting
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter On October 22, 2025, the Parliament of Sierra Leone hosted a comprehensive training session for members of the Parliamentary Press Gallery, focusing on the theme: “Enhancing Parliamentary Journalism for Effective Democratic Governance.” The event took place in Committee Room One of the Parliament Building. The Deputy Clerk of Parliament, Gilbert…
$25 Airport Security Fee Sparks Controversy Amid Musa Tarawally’s Outburst
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter Musa Tarawally’s recent outburst in a video address, framed as a response to the Kush epidemic, appears to be a politically motivated attempt to undermine Internal Affairs Minister Morie Lengor Esq. This reaction comes in light of Minister Lengor’s efforts to review the controversial $25 airport security fee imposed by…