By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Sierra Leone Correctional Service is proposing university education for persons in custody as part of broader reforms aimed at rehabilitation and reintegration. Director General Joseph J. Senessie made the proposal during the government’s weekly press conference, saying the Service is seeking partnerships with universities to create structured learning opportunities…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Five-Man Committee representing unpaid beneficiaries of the Productive Social Safety Net and Youth Employment Programme has called on the Anti-Corruption Commission to conclude investigations into delayed payments “fairly and without further delay.” In a statement signed by Committee Leader Abass Kamara, the group said it respects the ACC’s mandate…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Kabala Police Division has intercepted 22 people, including 12 children, who were allegedly preparing to travel to Guinea from Gbinndi Park in Kabala Town. The interception took place on August 30, 2026, according to Radio Shalom. Police said the group comprised 10 adults and 12 children. Of the adults,…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter FREETOWN — Women now constitute 71 per cent of magistrates in Sierra Leone, the Judiciary has revealed in a newly launched Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Resource Document. The document was formally presented to justice-sector stakeholders on Tuesday, marking a key step toward strengthening gender-responsive practices within the courts. Speaking…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority has transferred a combined US$19 million to government coffers over the past three years, Parliament’s select committee was told during an oversight visit to the Authority. The delegation, led by Leader of Government Business Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma, was briefed by SLPHA Director…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter BO — Statistics Sierra Leone has completed a one-day orientation for field personnel who will conduct a nationwide Rapid Census Awareness Perception Survey ahead of the 2026 Population and Housing Census. The training, held at Doha’s Hotel in Bo, was organised by Stats SL in partnership with the United Nations…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The National Fire Force responded to 375 fire incidents across Sierra Leone between January and August 2026, exposing the growing scale of fire emergencies nationwide. The figures were released by Bintu Fatmata Kamara Esq., PRO/Legal Officer of the National Fire Force, during the government weekly press conference on Tuesday, September…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter Teachers who fail to report to their assigned schools for six consecutive terms face removal from the government payroll, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education has announced. Minister Conrad Sackey made the disclosure on Wednesday during a special edition of the Civic Town Hall on the theme: “How…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence to strengthen electoral processes ahead of the 2028 general elections, as part of a broader push to modernise election management and boost youth participation. The disclosure came on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, during a courtesy visit by…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone’s inflation rate edged up to 14.89 percent in July 2026, marking the fifth straight month of double-digit price increases, according to data released by Statistics Sierra Leone. The July figure represents a 0.12 percentage point increase from June’s 14.77 percent. However, month-on-month inflation slowed sharply to 0.42 percent,…
