A witness testified in a high-profile diamond embezzlement case before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Court No. 2 in Freetown. The accused, Sheku Kabba and Tamba Lebbie, face charges of Conspiracy to Defraud, Fraudulent Embezzlement, and Receiving Stolen Goods related to a 264-carat diamond worth approximately $42 million. Witness Shar Moywa, a former colleague of the…
Sierra Leone and the Islamic Republic Iran reaffirmed their longstanding diplomatic relations on Friday when Iranian Ambassador H.E. Sadati Amiri met with Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh in Freetown. The meeting followed Hon. Conteh’s recent visit to Tehran, where he attended the 14th presidential inauguration ceremony of Iran. During the meeting, Hon….
A series of devastating sea accidents has hit coastal communities in Southern Sierra Leone, leaving a trail of death and destruction. The tragic incidents occurred in Sulima, Begbeghun, Delken, and Mania in the Pujehun and Bonthe Districts, resulting in the death of at least one fisherman and leaving many others missing. Heavy storms in the…
The All Peoples Congress (APC) is shifting its focus towards the 2028 general and presidential elections, despite continued disputes over the 2023 election results. A senior APC Member of Parliament confirmed that the party is committed to reclaiming State House from the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and is taking steps to prepare for…
Deputy Minister of Energy, Dr. Eldred Taylor, recently addressed the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit Energy Ministers’ Session. He emphasized the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions as a cornerstone of the energy transition plan. Speaking on the theme “Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Sustainable Future,” Dr. Taylor highlighted President Julius…
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…
