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Zainab Gbla Awarded UN Woman Police Officer of the Year
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. Freetown, 28th May 2025 – Chief Superintendent Zainab Mbalu Gbla of the Sierra Leone Police has been honored with the prestigious United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award for 2024. UN Secretary-General António Guterres will recognize her exceptional contributions during a ceremony, marking a significant moment of national…
Community Development Boosted by New Mining Act, Says Deputy Minister of Mines
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. Moyamba District, 28th May 2025 – Deputy Minister of Mines, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, announced significant community development gains resulting from the Mines and Mineral Development Act 2023 during the Civic Day Series in Moyamba. This legislation requires mining companies to contribute 1% of their gross revenue to Community Development Funds,…
Koidu Limited Accuses ACC of Bias, Demands Investigation into $173 Million Payments to Government
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. Freetown, 28th May 2025 – Koidu Limited, Sierra Leone’s largest mining company, has publicly challenged the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over its ongoing investigation, claiming the commission’s actions are “baseless” and unduly influenced by the First Lady, Mrs. Fatima Bio. In a letter dated May 13, 2025, addressed to ACC Commissioner…
Aureol Insurance Reports Strong Performance Amid Economic Challenges
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a year marked by economic turbulence and regulatory transformation, Aureol Insurance Company Limited has emerged stronger, reaffirming its legacy of resilience and accountability. During its Annual General Meeting held virtually via Zoom on May 21, 2025, shareholders were presented with the delayed 2023 Financial Report, necessitated by the implementation…
Freetown International Airport Enhances Safety Measures Amid Mpox Surge
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), in collaboration with the National Civil Aviation Facilitation Committee (NCAFC), has implemented new public health safety measures at Freetown International Airport (FNA) due to a recent surge in Mpox cases across the country. Key actions include the installation of thermal imaging cameras at…
Health Minister and WHO Chief Join Forces to Tackle Mpox in Sierra Leone
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, recently met with the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, to enhance collaboration in response to the rising Mpox cases in the country. The meeting comes as Sierra Leone reports 1,409 active Mpox cases, with new infections…
TSC Concludes Teacher Licensing Examination in Kenema
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has successfully concluded the teacher licensing examination in Kenema, part of the government’s initiative to professionalize the teaching workforce across Sierra Leone. The exam commenced on May 23 and will continue until May 26, 2025, at Kenema Government Secondary School. This nationwide licensing exam is…
Parliament Passes National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Centre Act 2025
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Parliament of Sierra Leone debated and passed, with amendments, the National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Centre Act 2025, aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity for human security and peacekeeping. The Act establishes a National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Centre, tasked with providing…
CSSL Hosts REDD+ Workshop to Combat Deforestation in Sierra Leone
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) recently organized a capacity-building workshop for the National REDD+ Technical Committee and community stakeholders. Held on May 27, 2025, at the CSSL Conference Hall on Kingharman Road, Freetown, the event aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the Warsaw Framework for REDD+ as part…
Makeni Hospital Office Closed Over Missing Solar Batteries
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Sierra Leone Police at the Mena Police Station has locked down the office of the Makeni Regional Hospital Secretary, Mr. Kabia, as part of an investigation into the theft of ninety-six solar batteries. A notice on the office door reads, “Out of Bound….