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Suspect in Guinea Murder and Luxury Car Theft Captured in Freetown
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S A man accused of murder and luxury car theft in Guinea has been apprehended in Freetown by the Sierra Leone Police. Musa Jalloh, who allegedly fled Guinea following a deadly robbery on April 12, was arrested over the weekend. Jalloh was located with assistance from the INTERPOL National Central Bureau…
Innovators Compete for $60,000 at Digital Government Summit 2025
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S In an exciting announcement that signals a commitment to innovation and sustainable development, the Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation has unveiled the five finalists for the Big Five Innovation Investment Challenge. This initiative aims to foster groundbreaking solutions to some of the most pressing national issues. The announcement was…
Air Sierra Leone Launches Freetown to London Route!
By: Abass Conteh, Reporter Air Sierra Leone has officially announced the launch of a new flight route connecting Freetown to London Gatwick Airport, effective June 16, 2025. The announcement was made by CEO Mr. Emmanuel Iza during a press conference on April 26, 2025, at the Civil Aviation Conference Hall, Freetown International Airport. Mr. Iza…
Milestone Achieved: 52 Former Drug Users Reinvent Their Lives Through Rehabilitation
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a significant step towards addressing Sierra Leone’s drug crisis, 52 former drug users were officially reintegrated into society after completing an intensive eight-week rehabilitation program. The discharge ceremony, held at the Peace Mission Training Centre (PMTC) in Hastings, was organized by the Ministry of Social Welfare as part of…
Pastor Charged with Malicious Damage of 90,000 Leones Church Building
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Pastor Ruth Jattu Turay, 43, appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown on two counts: trespass, contrary to Section 15(1)(a) of the Public Order Act No. 46 of 1965, and malicious damage, contrary to Section 51 of the Malicious Damage Act 1861. The charges…
Renewed Commitment Needed to Combat Malaria
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) marked World Malaria Day 2025 with a national press briefing at the Medical Stores in New England Ville, Freetown, emphasizing the urgent need for renewed commitment in the battle against malaria. Under the theme “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” the event served as…
Innovative Weather-Based Insurance Scheme Launched to Protect Farmers
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced the launch of Sierra Leone’s first-ever weather-based insurance scheme aimed at supporting farmers affected by climate-related disasters. This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security,…
Kingho and Others Summoned by Public Accounts Committee Over Revenue Arrears
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Sierra Leone Parliament has issued a public notice summoning 20 companies, including Kingho, to address outstanding revenue arrears owed to the Government of Sierra Leone. This decision follows the PAC’s review of revenue arrears records, conducted in accordance with its functions as outlined in…
Floating Body Discovered in Jui River, Community Calls for Urgent Police Response
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Jui, Sierra Leone – In the afternoon hours of Wednesday, April 23, 2025, residents of the Jui community discovered a lifeless body floating in the river near Jui Bridge. The body was seen drifting perilously close to the water’s edge, raising significant concern among local residents. In response to this…
Hon. Koroma Launches Four Transformative Development Projects in Tonkolili
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone – In a bold step towards community transformation, Honourable Aaron Aruna Koroma, Deputy Opposition Leader II in the Sierra Leone Parliament, officially launched four significant development projects in Yoni Mamaila Chiefdom on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The initiatives include a four-classroom school building in Kumrabai Yoni…