By Fatima Kpaka Santigie Kamara, an officer of the Operational Support Division (OSD), was remanded in custody on Friday, March 14, 2025, by Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1. Kamara is accused of fatally shooting his elder brother, Francis Amara Kanneh, in an incident that occurred on January 19, 2025, at 555 Lorry...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu National Railway Museum, Cline Town, Freetown: On March 13, 2025, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Monuments and Relics Commission and the National Railway Museum, celebrated the 20th anniversary of Sierra Leone’s National Railway Museum. The event also marked the 126th anniversary of the Sierra Leone...Read More
Freetown Terminal Limited (FTL), a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), celebrated Solidarity Day in a remarkable show of corporate social responsibility, donating 100 benches and desks to Aberdeen Municipal Junior Secondary School. The handover ceremony, held on Friday, March 14, 2025, marked a pivotal moment in the company’s efforts to support education in Sierra...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is set to host the National Forest and Climate Forum at the Bintumani Conference Center from Tuesday to Thursday this week. The event will convene community leaders, activists, government officials, and international conservation organizations to discuss strategies to address Sierra Leone’s pressing environmental challenges....Read More
BY FATIMA KPAKA Law Court Building, Freetown, 14th March 2025: Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, welcomed the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Ali Ibrahim Alheji, to his chambers at the Law Court Building in Freetown. The meeting highlighted the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker The newly appointed head coach of Sierra Leone, Mohamed Kallon, has unveiled his squad for the upcoming matches against Guinea-Bissau and Egypt. The announcement, made on Friday, March 14, 2025, includes a mix of experienced players and promising debutants, including young home-based goalkeeper Dauda Bangura. Full Squad List: Goalkeepers: Alhaji Sesay...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, March 13, 2025: The Sierra Leone Institute of Architects (SLIA) has inducted a new class of fellows, recognizing architects with over 25 years of distinguished service to the profession. The investiture ceremony, held at the New Brookfield Hotel in Freetown, emphasized the critical role of architects in national development and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Barbados: Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio has recently emphasized the transformative power of energy, stating that it drives industrial growth, fuels innovation, empowers education, and enhances the quality of life for people worldwide. Speaking at the 2025 Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum in St. Michael, Barbados, President Bio...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh In a recent development, Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Komba Kamanda, Chairman of a five-panel Supreme Court bench, has ordered an immediate halt to ongoing construction on the land of the late former Chief Justice, Desmond Luke. The decision came during a hearing on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in a case between plaintiff...Read More
Story by Dennis Mabuka The Sierra Leone Women’s U-17 team has kicked off preparations in Bamako, Mali, with a light recovery session on Thursday, focusing on loosening up and regaining sharpness ahead of their decisive second-leg clash against Guinea. Meanwhile, the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) is pleased to announce a technical test match between the...Read More
