By: Tommy Koroma President Julius Maada Bio received a delegation of Paramount Chiefs at State House, where he expressed his profound appreciation for their vital contributions to Sierra Leone’s governance on August 29, 2024. “Your service to our nation is truly invaluable. As guardians of our cultural heritage, your wisdom and leadership have played a…
By: DS The Parliament, through the Female Parliamentary Caucus Leadership in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), concluded a three-day mentorship training session on effective mentoring techniques and ethical considerations. The event was held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the West End Palace, Aberdeen Beach, Freetown. In her virtual statement, Hon. Wuyata…
As new league season gets underway with fortune… A mid-career Sierra Leonean Businessman, James (surname withheld) from Bo got the new football league season underway with excitement, after winning the sum of Seven Hundred and Ninety-Two Thousand New Leones which is (792,000,000 Old Leones) from Mercury International bookmaker product (football betting) from just Six Hundred…
By: DS The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) and UNICEF have commenced a mid-term review of their Country Program of Cooperation (2020-2024) to enhance effective service delivery for children’s rights and wellbeing in Sierra Leone. The review, opened by MoPED Minister Madam Kenyeh Barlay on August 28, 2024, aims to assess progress and…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine As public officials take office, they swear an oath to serve their country and its people. However, the reality often falls short of this promise. Too often, personal interests, party loyalties, and special interests take precedence over the nation’s well-being. It’s time for this to change. Public officials must remember that…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Abdul Kakpa, a 36-year-old man, made his initial appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Court No. 2, Pademba Road, for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, Sia Fatu Kamara, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Peninsula Road in Freetown. Kakpa was arraigned on a single count of murder,…
By: Tommy Koroma The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has launched an investigation into the Freetown City Council (FCC) over allegations of revenue mismanagement on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. According to sources, the PAC has uncovered discrepancies in the council’s financial records, including the collection of an estimated one billion Leones from market dues…
By: Tommy Koroma The Sierra Leone Standards Bureau (SLSB) has requested over NLE 25 million to enhance its inspection processes at border posts and the airport, aiming to prevent the dumping of substandard products into the country. During the Bilateral Budget discussion at the Ministry of Finance on August 26, 2024, Deputy Director Amadu Jogor…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has released a damning report on human rights violations by law enforcement officers between 2015 and 2021. The report, presented at a press conference, highlights widespread abuses and orders significant compensation for victims. The inquiry process, which began in 2022, collected 178 complaints,…
By: Tommy Koroma A high-level delegation from the US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs met with officials from Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Internal Affairs to discuss pressing concerns over drug abuse and security in the country. The meeting aimed to address the growing crisis of drug abuse, particularly the…
