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By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. President Julius Maada Bio recently met with a team of young innovators from the Kamara Yokie Innovation Center, who are set to represent Sierra Leone at this year’s VEX Robotics Competition in Texas, USA. Kamara Yokie, the leader of the Innovation Center, joined the team as they discussed their journey…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. Engaging quiz and debate competitions took center stage at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s inaugural Civic Day in Port Loko. The event, held at the Port Loko District Council Hall, aimed to test students’ knowledge of civic education while fostering patriotism and nationalism by focusing on national and…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. The Freetown City Council (FCC) has announced plans to begin the removal of unauthorized billboards, posters, banners, and signage across the city starting Friday, May 9, 2025. This initiative follows a directive from the Ministry of Information and Civic Education issued on May 2, 2025, and an earlier notice from…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. In a troubling display of negligence, the Sierra Leone Ministry of Finance, led by the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), has effectively abandoned the welfare of the nation’s military, police, and correctional forces. Over 30,000 personnel, who sacrifice daily to maintain peace and stability, have gone four months without…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security (MELSS) has confirmed the issuance of summary dismissal letters affecting over 1,000 employees of Koidu Limited. In a press release dated May 6, 2025, the Ministry assured all stakeholders that the government is committed to protecting the labor rights of its…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Food Security, led by Hon. Sallieu Osman Sesay, conducted a joint inspection of the Torma Bum irrigation and infrastructural project alongside Agriculture Minister Musa Kpaka. The visit aimed to evaluate the progress of this flagship initiative of President Julius…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has announced the opening of various temporary positions in preparation for the upcoming 2026 Decennial Population and Housing Census (PHC). This nationwide initiative aims to collect vital data to support national development efforts. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the Stats SL website at…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S In the early hours of Monday, May 5, 2025, a vehicle reportedly lost its brakes and plunged uncontrollably into the sea at the government ferry terminal in Freetown. Witnesses captured the incident on video, showcasing the swift response of local youths who acted decisively to manage the situation. Demonstrating commendable…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Passengers aboard an Air Sierra Leone aircraft experienced a scare on May 5 when the plane encountered a technical problem shortly after takeoff, necessitating an emergency landing. According to eyewitness accounts, the flight had been airborne for approximately ten minutes when the crew received a cockpit alert, prompting them to…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Sierra Mining Company Limited is under increasing scrutiny from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament regarding unpaid license fees amounting to $500,000. The inquiry, led by Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, was part of an oversight session focused on addressing outstanding financial obligations in accordance with Section 8 of the…