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EDSA Launches Direct Sale of Affordable Electricity Meters Nationwide
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has unveiled a significant overhaul of its electricity meter sales process in Sierra Leone. This new initiative, which allows customers to purchase meters directly from EDSA, aims to make electricity access more affordable and enhance customer service across the country. In an official…
MoCTI Partners with RAIN to Strengthen Sierra Leone’s Startup Ecosystem
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation (MoCTI) has announced the signing of a Framework Agreement with the Redsalt Angel Investment Network (RAIN) to enhance support for early-stage startups in Sierra Leone. This partnership aims to improve access to capital for emerging companies, reinforce governance within the startup ecosystem, and…
SLCAA Launches Project to Remove Sierra Leone from UK Safety List
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has initiated a crucial capacity-building project in collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Department for Transport (DfT), aiming to facilitate the country’s removal from the UK Safety List. This strategic initiative is implemented through the UK Civil Aviation Authority International (UKCAAi) and marks a…
US Temporarily Halts Immigration Processing for 19 Countries, Including Sierra Leone
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The United States government has announced a temporary halt on immigration processing for citizens of 19 countries, including Sierra Leone, as part of a national security review. This suspension impacts various aspects of immigration, including the processing of immigrant visas, Green Card applications (both issuance and renewal), naturalization documents such…
TEC Staff Protest Allegations of Le2 Billion Corruption, Demand Chairman’s Resignation
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Staff members of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) in Sierra Leone have staged a protest at their office, demanding the resignation of Chairman Prof. A.M. Alghali over serious allegations of financial misconduct, including charges of “double-dipping” that purportedly total over Le 2 billion. The demonstration follows findings from a recent…
Government Hikes Import Tax on Essential Foods to Boost Local Production
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a significant increase in import tariffs on essential food items, implementing a 35% tax on cooking oil, eggs, tomato paste, and sardines as part of the 2026 National Budget. Financial Secretary Matthew Dingie disclosed the new fiscal initiative during a press conference at…
Sierra Leonean Man in the UK Sentenced to 29 Years for Wife’s Murder
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S A 48-year-old Sierra Leonean man residing in the UK, Amidu Koroma, has been sentenced to 29 years in prison for the brutal murder of his wife, Mariam Kamara, at their home in Brixton. The crime took place in January 2022, and Koroma also received a concurrent seven-year sentence for attempting…
S/L Police and Liberia National Police Strengthen Bilateral Security Cooperation
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Monrovia – December 2, 2025 – Senior officials from the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Liberia National Police (LNP) convened at the LNP Headquarters Conference Hall to strategize the implementation of a recently signed bilateral security communiqué. The meeting aimed to craft a draft roadmap for creating the Mano…
Internal Affairs Minister and Spanish Ambassador Discuss Security Cooperation
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Freetown – December 1, 2025 – The Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd. AIG Morie Lengor Esq, met with Spanish Ambassador Angel Carrascal, alongside Honourable Consul Antoine Yazbeck and Home Affairs Attache Carlos V Gobiet Lopez, at his office on Gloucester Street to discuss collaboration on security matters. The meeting aimed…
President Bio Empowers Youth with Bike Riders Training Program
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Milton Margai Technical University Campus, Goderich – December 2, 2025 – In a significant step towards empowering the youth of Sierra Leone, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio inaugurated the Alternative Livelihoods Training for Youth Bike Riders for Peace and launched the Status of the Youth Report 2025 today at the…