By: Elizabeth A. Kaine Loneliness is a complex and often misunderstood emotion that can wrap around you like a heavy fog, suffocating and isolating. I found myself ensnared in that fog during a particularly challenging chapter of my life. When I moved to a new city for work, I carried with me dreams of new…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S On March 7, 2025, a delegation led by Professor Philip John Kanu, Vice Chancellor of the Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), visited Dr. Austin Demby, the Minister of Health and Sanitation, to express gratitude for the recent free medical outreach held at the university’s Goderich Campus in February. The initiative…
At Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, a new wave of leadership is emerging, spearheaded by two dynamic individuals: Alfred Sesay and Lala Bayani Sidibe. Both are third-year students who embody the aspirations and potential of their peers, committed to creating a more inclusive and empowering environment for students. Alfred Sesay, a dedicated third-year…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Alusine Bilo Kamara and Alhassan Bilo Kamara, twin brothers who spent over a year in remand at the Magistrate Court in Waterloo, were acquitted of conspiracy to commit robbery with aggravation by the Freetown High Court on March 4, 2025. The brothers faced serious allegations following…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Sierra Leone Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, successfully repatriated 47 Sierra Leoneans who had been deported from Mauritania. The individuals, primarily women and children, were initially sent to the Senegal border by Mauritanian authorities before making their way to the embassy. Upon their arrival, the…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S Several businesses across Freetown have taken a stand against a significant increase in customs fees for clearing 40-foot containers, leading to widespread closures. Importers report that the fee has surged from NLe 120,000 to NLe 220,000, a change that has sparked fears of rising costs and economic hardship for both…
By Elizabeth A Kaine As we find ourselves simultaneously observing Ramadan and Lent, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the profound spiritual significance these periods hold for both Muslims and Christians. Each tradition, while distinct, shares core values centered around reflection, self-discipline, and the cultivation of love and compassion. Both encourage adherents to…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine In quiet hours before the dawn,A single heart beats on and on,With weary hands and hopeful sighs,They carry dreams beneath the skies. From morning’s light to evening’s close,Through laughter, tears, and silent throes,With every step, the burden shared,A love that’s fierce, yet often scared. They juggle tasks, both big and small,A…
By: Elish On a sunlit day in the quaint village of Eldermoor, Clara wandered through the blooming lavender fields, her heart heavy with the weight of unspoken feelings. She had watched from a distance as Thomas, the village baker, crafted pastries that brought smiles to everyone’s faces. Each morning, she would steal glances at him…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S During the Ministry of Information and Civil Education’s weekly press conference, Minister Chernor Bah refuted allegations that the Secretary to the President, Dr. Emmanuel Gaima, sabotaged the attendance of Faith Odhiambo, President of the Kenya Law Society, at the Sierra Leone Lawyers’ Society’s first Annual General Meeting and Conference. The…
