By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Independent Procurement Review Panel (IPRP) has concluded its investigation into a procurement issue involving the Projects Fiduciary Management Unit (PFMU) and has referred its findings to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for possible prosecution. This decision follows an appeal from Smart Network Solution SL, Ltd. and Computer Shop regarding the PFMU’s…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat (TSCS) is intensifying efforts to implement key recommendations outlined in the Tripartite Report and Unity Agreement, signaling a renewed momentum towards democratic reform and national unity. In a recent briefing with Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay, TSCS Coordinator Ngolo Katta likened the ongoing…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Freetown City Council (FCC) is set to enforce new sanitation bylaws designed to improve garbage management throughout the city. Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr announced that the laws have come into effect after passing through Parliament unopposed for the required 21-day period. Under the new regulations, every resident must register with approved…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has inaugurated a significant initiative to supply assistive devices to disabled children throughout Sierra Leone. This program marks a hopeful new chapter for one of the nation’s most vulnerable populations, recovering from the impacts of civil war and the Ebola epidemic. The initiative…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On Friday, April 4, 2025, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, the Minister of Agriculture, inaugurated a pivotal investment in mechanized farming aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity in Kono District. The initiative, spearheaded by agribusiness entrepreneur Madam Siita Kaikai, includes the introduction of six new tractors accompanied by a comprehensive set of modern…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter A group of journalists recently visited the Bumbuna Hydroelectric Dam to investigate the alarming drop in its power generation capacity, a situation attributed to climate change and unauthorized human activities upstream. The expedition was led by Dr. Martin Gbonda, a senior official from the Office of the Presidential Initiative on Climate…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter In a bid to enhance the efficiency of the justice system and ensure the swift resolution of anti-corruption cases, the Advisory Board Committee of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) convened with Chief Justice Honorable Komba Kamanda. The meeting, held at the Chief Justice’s office in Freetown, centered on concerns regarding the protracted…
By: Elizabeth A Kaine In Sierra Leone, where the echoes of a devastating civil war still resonate, a troubling societal dynamic has emerged: the celebration of criminals juxtaposed with the castigation of our protégés. This phenomenon sheds light on the intricate relationship between our cultural narratives, historical experiences, and contemporary values, raising critical questions about…
On a rainy afternoon in a bustling café, Clara sat by the window, her eyes lost in the pages of a novel. The sound of raindrops tapping against the glass created a rhythm that matched her heartbeat. Just as she turned the page, a slight commotion caught her attention. A handsome stranger, drenched from the…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, April 3, 2025 – The Environment Protection Agency of Sierra Leone officially launched the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0), the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), and the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) Development Processes on Thursday at the Atlantic Lumley Hotel. The launch event gathered key representatives from…
