The Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in the United Arab Emirates has announced that the UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has declared a two-month amnesty period for individuals with expired visas. The amnesty period, which commenced on September 1, 2024, and will conclude on October 31, 2024, allows…
Deputy Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Ing. Francis Alpha Kallon, met with Prof. Kwabena Nyarko, Lead Consultant for the World Bank-funded WASH Development Program for Sierra Leone, at the World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden. The conference brought together global leaders in the water and climate resilience sectors. During their meeting, Kallon and Nyarko…
Wisdom from an Old Traveler As I get older and am aware that my trips around the sun are not only limited in number, but nearing their designated number, I reflect on some thoughts to pass on. For me, my greatest resource for wisdom comes from the Bible, so I share a verse from…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine As Sierra Leone grapples with poverty and economic development, a seemingly trivial issue has emerged as a significant barrier to progress: the requirement for citizens to pay for passports in dollars, equivalent to 2,400 Leone ($100). However, the actual cost far exceeds this amount, as citizens are forced to pay exorbitant…
By Elizabeth A. Kaine In Sierra Leone’s land of pride Where laws are made, to be our guide But some take matters, into their own hands And justice falters, in shifting sands We must not take, the law into our own might For vengeance and rage, only lead to endless night We must respect, the…
By Elizabeth A Kaine The shocking murder of Officer Arnold Coker, a dedicated police officer and beloved community member, has left the city reeling. Coker’s body was found abandoned on a street in Freetown, with no apparent motive or leads. The community is demanding justice and action after the brutal killing. Coker was a respected figure…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine Sierra Leone’s aviation industry has taken a significant leap forward with the signing of a Management Service Agreement (MSA) with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on Friday, 30th August. The agreement aims to enhance aviation operations and safety standards in Sierra Leone. The MSA was signed by SLCAA Director General…
By: Edrie Caleb John A 23-year-old bike rider, Ibrahim Samura, appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown on a charge of murder. The accused is alleged to have murdered Alfred Jusu on May 25, 2024, at Gloucester Village in Freetown. The charge was read and explained to the…
By: Edrie Caleb John The trial of Michael Wright, accused of manufacturing Kush, continued on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Court No. 2, Pademba Road, Freetown. The prosecution led its first witness, Detective Sergeant Obi Wilfred Koroma, who testified about the investigation. Koroma stated that he obtained a file containing reports and forensic analysis on…
By: Tommy Koroma A witness testified in the trial between the state and Sheku Kabba, alias “I.D. Card”, and others, before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Court No. 2, Pademba Road. The witness, a miner from Kono, described how the diamond was found and stolen at the Peyima Town mine. According to the witness, Sasco and…
