By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter The National Revenue Authority has introduced new procedures for the exit of containers from the Queen Elizabeth II Quay on Sundays, requiring importers and exporters to seek prior approval before moving goods. In a public notice issued on Thursday, August 27, 2026, the NRA said the new arrangement follows resolutions…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter WATERLOO ā A man accused of impersonating a lawyer for nearly five years was arrested at the Waterloo Magistrate Court on Thursday, August 27, 2026, after allegedly attempting to represent a client in a bail matter. The suspect appeared before Magistrate Shaka P. Kamara, popularly known as āShaka P,ā and…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter FREETOWN ā Minister of Technical and Higher Education Hon. Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie has called for zero tolerance on examination malpractice and fraudulent academic credentials, warning that both are eroding the credibility of Sierra Leoneās education system. Dr. Wurie delivered the warning on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as keynote speaker…
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Pastor and brother Pst. Aiah Matturie. He was involved in a road accident at along Regent-Grafton Highway on 19th August, 2026. Age: 51 Years FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS – Wake Keeping, Funeral Rites and Burial: To be announced…
Obituary Announcement. The Rogers-Wright family regret to announce the passing of Jatie Bernadette Inajogoh Rogers-Wright. (Aka Ina) This sad event occurred in Banjul, The Gambia on Friday, 21st August 2026. Funeral arrangements will be communicated at a later date. Sympathizers may contact: 076100616, 078202589 She is survived by her beloved parents, Jabez and Christie Rogers-Wright….
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT With deep sorrow and total submission to Godās will, the family of the late Madam Liliana Femi Short, aka Mamie Femi announce her peaceful passing to glory. She departed this life on Saturday, 15th August 2026 in the Lord, at the age of 71. Sunrise: 31st March 1955. Sunset: 15th August 2026. Age:…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter KOIDU ā A protracted dispute over land earmarked for the Kono University of Science and Technology has been resolved after Gbense Chiefdom formally transferred ownership to the institution. The Deed of Gift for the parcel was signed and handed over to KUST Vice-Chancellor and staff on Tuesday, August 25, 2026….
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter FREETOWN ā Two men were reportedly intercepted on Tuesday, August 25, while allegedly attempting to dispose of a dead body near Kissy Road Cemetery along the Hillside Bypass Road, according to reports from WeYus Blog and eyewitnesses at the scene. An eyewitness said the men arrived with a bag and…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter FREETOWN ā The National Revenue Authority has issued a tough warning to businesses and license holders with outstanding government obligations, saying defaulters face enforcement actions including business closures, account garnishment and travel restrictions. In a public notice issued in Freetown on August 26, 2026, the NRA directed all entities with…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter FREETOWN ā A 37-year-old healthcare worker with the Western Area Rural District Health Management Team is appealing to the public for support to raise approximately US$15,000 for specialised orthopaedic surgery in India. Mohamed F. Kamara was injured on July 16, 2026, while on official duty collecting drugs for HIV/AIDS patients…
