By: Elizabeth A. Kaine The Government of Sierra Leone has condemned the recent surge in domestic violence cases across the country, particularly against women and girls. On September 3, 2024, the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs issued a press release expressing “profound concern and outrage” over the disturbing trend. “We unequivocally condemn all forms…
By: Edrie Caleb John On Tuesday, September 3rd, Sam Sesay, a 22-year-old caretaker, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown, facing two charges: Conspiracy to commit a crime and Larceny, contrary to section 2 of the Larceny Act 1916. The prosecution alleged that on August 20, 2024, Sesay conspired…
By: Edrie Caleb John Mamoud Kamara, an engineer, and two others, Alie Barrie and Amara Sesay, workers of Africell, appeared before Principal Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1 on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. They are facing two counts of conspiracy to commit a crime and larceny, contrary to the Larceny Act…
By: Edrie Caleb John Sheku Kamara, a suspect accused of impersonating an Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) staff, made his second appearance before Principal Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1. Kamara faces four counts: Personation, Possession of a Forged EDSA Identity Card, Uttering a Forged Document, and Larceny, all contrary…
By: Tommy Koroma The Ministry of Agriculture has formally requested a budget allocation of LE 103.3 billion from the Ministry of Finance to support the government’s flagship “Feed Salone” initiative. Launched by President Julius Maada Bio, the program aims to transform Sierra Leone’s agriculture sector, achieve food sovereignty, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth. During…
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…
