By Genivi Verdejo THE Philippines and Sierra Leone signed an undertaking agreement on May 20, 2026, establishing the mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates. Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) Executive Director Dr. Daniel Kaitibi signed the document, while Maritime Industry Authority (Marina)-STCW Office Executive Director Samuel Batalla witnessed on behalf of the Philippines. The agreement was...Read More
By Vanessa Onah Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday held a meeting with the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, in Freetown. The meeting is seen as part of engagements focused on peace, democratic governance and regional cooperation in West Africa. Jonathan disclosed this in a statement shared on Tuesday via his social...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, has called on global leaders and development partners to act with urgency in addressing the issue of fertilizer because of the ongoing war in the Middle East, which has affected global supply chains, while urging for alternative sources. He made this global appeal...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Teaching Service Commission (TSC), in partnership with the Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU), has issued an urgent and final call for all teachers suspended from the government payroll to report for re‑verification no later than Monday, 22 June 2026. Officials warn that failure to comply will result in permanent removal...Read More
Didier Gomes Da Rosa has surfaced as one of the frontrunners for the vacant Sierra Leone national team position, as the West African nation weighs its options ahead of a crucial new chapter. The French tactician arrives with a résumé deeply rooted in African football, built across multiple leagues and high-pressure environments. Over the years,...Read More
Byu George M.O. Williams Freetown, May 21, 2026: Mayor Yvonne Aki‑Sawyer has reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to transforming the capital’s Central Business District (CBD) into a safer, cleaner, greener, and more walkable city through the ongoing CBD Regeneration Project. Speaking during an inspection of pavement improvement works on Wallace Johnson Street, Gloucester Street, George Street,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, May 25, 2026 – The High Court in Freetown has sentenced Zainab Bintu Samura to 45 years imprisonment after finding her guilty on six counts of unlawful possession and dealing in prohibited drugs. The judgment was delivered by Justice Mark Ngegba at the Criminal Division of the High Court on Monday,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, May 25, 2026: Sierra Rutile Limited, now fully Sierra Leonean-owned under Leone Oil Company, has announced sweeping workforce reductions as part of a cost‑cutting drive aimed at salvaging dwindling returns. The restructuring, described by management as a “realignment,” could see hundreds of employees lose their jobs, sending shockwaves through...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, May 25, 2026 – A 26‑year‑old security guard, Sampha Koroma, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 on allegations of theft. Koroma faces one count of larceny servant, contrary to Section 17(a) of the Larceny...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, May 25, 2026: The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN‑SL) has raised alarm over a new bilateral arrangement that allows Sierra Leone to temporarily host deportees from the United States, warning that the policy could expose vulnerable individuals to serious human rights violations. According to the Ministry of...Read More
