Two accused persons Alie Badara Kanu alias Captain Makeni and Thaimu Bangma made another appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at court No.2 Pademba, Road Freetown. They appeared on charges of treason, in contravention to the laws of Sierra Leone. According to the particulars of offence, they are arraigned on two counts, Treason and Misprision of…
The Ministry of Tourism and Partners engages Stakeholders in Kambia in the Ministry’s relentless drive to take their flagship campaign “Tourism for All” to every region in Sierra Leone. The Ministry, in conjunction with its sister agencies, (National Tourist Board, Monument and Relics Commission), supported by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have partnered to…
Two of Sierra Leone’s leading fintech innovators have made their mark by advancing to the semi-finals in the prestigious EcoBank International Fintech Challenge 2024. They are among 40 fintech companies from across Africa that reached this critical stage of the competition. However, despite their impressive achievements, the two Sierra Leonean innovators did not advance to…
The Judiciary of Sierra Leone, through the Judicial and Legal Training Institute (JLTI), has successfully concluded a comprehensive training program for eighteen new Justices of the Peace (JPs.) This initiative is set to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the JPs as they prepare to begin their duties at the Pademba Road and Ross Road…
The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has placed the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbors Authority (SLPHA) under scrutiny regarding the dilapidated conditions of its administrative building and the walls at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay. The committee, led by Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, raised concerns over the structural integrity of the port facilities, citing reports from…
Sierra Leone’s new Deputy Ambassador to Belgium, Asmaa James, recently expressed her gratitude for being appointed by President Dr. Julius Maada Bio. She acknowledged the honor and privilege of serving as Deputy Ambassador and vowed to represent her country with respect and professionalism.Her dedication to maintaining and strengthening the bond between Sierra Leone and Belgium…
The Parliament of Sierra Leone Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a stern ultimatum to institutions with outstanding Goods and Services Tax (GST) liabilities. However, out of the 41 institutions summoned, only DHL provided proof of payment, while others have yet to submit verifiable documentation. Hon. Aaron Aruna Koroma, a member of the PAC, warned…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), on Wednesday 14th August 2024 officially launched the 2023 Situational Analysis (SitAn) Report on Children, Adolescents and Women in Sierra Leone at the Foreign Service Academy Conference Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Tower…
Last week Monday, 29th July was a proud day for Mariama Koroma and her family in particular, but also for her broader Sierra Leone family in general. In the 57 KG Women’s Elimination Round of 16 at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Sierra Leone’s 17-year-old judo player, Mariama Koroma, competed against 36-year-old Taiwanese judo…
The Ministry of Finance has announced in a press statement that the commencement of the budget preparation process for 2025 fiscal year has begun. The exercise will kick off with a National Policy Hearing on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, at the New Brookfields Hotel, in Freetown. However, the policy hearing will be followed by bilateral…
