By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Makeni, SL Mounting frustration over Makeni’s prolonged blackout has drawn civil society groups, traders, journalists, and commercial bike riders into a joint push for urgent government intervention, as businesses warn of closures and daily losses. The coalition, representing stakeholders across Bombali District, met with officials from the Electricity Distribution and…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S FA three-member delegation from the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has concluded a study tour of Ghana aimed at strengthening Sierra Leone’s vehicle safety policies and enforcement systems. Led by SLRSA Secretary to the Authority and Board, Abu-Bakarr Sheriff Esq., the team engaged officials from Ghana’s Ministry of Transport,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Sierra Leone Police has launched a five-day training programme aimed at strengthening officers’ ability to investigate and manage Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases nationwide. The session, currently underway in Freetown, targets 30 officers drawn largely from the North East and Western Area…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT. With deep sorrow and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, LATE MADINATU IBRAHIM Sunrise: 13th October 1940Sunset: 27th April 2026Age: 86 Years She lived a life of dignity, kindness, faith, and service to humanity. Her love, wisdom, and gentle…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter Information and Civic Education Minister Chernor Bah is leading Sierra Leone’s delegation to the Women Deliver Conference 2026, joining global leaders to push for stronger protections and opportunities for women and girls. Bah is serving as Speaker and Co-Chair of the Global Programme to End Child Marriage, where he outlined…
By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter Parliament on Tuesday unanimously enacted the National Security and Central Intelligence Act 2025, replacing the 2023 statute after what lawmakers described as a “line-by-line” review to tighten Sierra Leone’s security framework. The bill, tabled by Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, was passed with amendments following extensive debate and scrutiny…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter President Julius Maada Bio says food security, education, health and energy remain the pillars of his government’s transformation agenda, declaring that “a nation that cannot feed itself cannot truly call itself free.” The goal, Bio said, is simple: “Sierra Leonean farmers will be able to use our fertile land to…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter Marking Sierra Leone’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Monday, Acting National Chairman of the All People’s Congress Alhaji Osman Foday Yansaneh said “national unity must be actively built, not selectively applied,” warning that rising political intolerance and eroding trust in public institutions are straining the promise of independence. In a statement…
By Saidu Jalloh, Staff Reporter Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has become the first Sierra Leonean to chair the ECOWAS Judicial Council, hosting its inaugural Statutory Meeting in Freetown and marking a new level of regional influence for the country’s judiciary. The meeting, held Saturday, April 26, at the Atlantic Hotel on Lumley Beach Road, brought…
By Saidu Jalloh, Staff Reporter Pujehun District President Julius Maada Bio on Saturday commissioned a cluster of major infrastructure projects in Pujehun, including the 25km Bandajuma–Pujehun Road and the newly named Julius Maada Bio Bridge, while breaking ground for the Pujehun–Gbondapi Road that officials say will anchor the government’s Feed Salone food security programme. The…
