By Alusine Sesay The Government of Sierra Leone has announced plans to introduce legislation that will make examination malpractice a criminal offence, as authorities intensify efforts to safeguard the integrity of the country’s education system. Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, issued a strong message on Saturday via his official Facebook page,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Oxford, UK, June 3, 2026: Sierra Leone’s Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, has underscored the importance of vision, strong institutions, policy consistency, and resilient legal systems as the foundations that sustain nations through uncertainty. Speaking during the Oxford Africa Conference, Minister Bangura shared reflections on leadership and governance while...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, June 3, 2026: The Government of Cuba has awarded medical scholarships to three Sierra Leonean female students, further strengthening the longstanding educational and diplomatic ties between the two nations. The beneficiaries are Isha Sesay (19), a first‑year Engineering student at Fourah Bay College; Janice Brimah (18), a second‑year Biological Sciences...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, June 3, 2026: The Government of Cuba has awarded medical scholarships to three Sierra Leonean female students, further strengthening the longstanding educational and diplomatic ties between the two nations. The beneficiaries are Isha Sesay (19), a first‑year Engineering student at Fourah Bay College; Janice Brimah (18), a second‑year Biological Sciences...Read More
By George M.O Williams Freetown, June 4, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Institute of Architects (SLIA) and the Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers (SLIE) have condemned the recent collapse of a five‑storey building on Kissy Road, describing it as an avoidable tragedy caused by poor supervision, disregard for building standards, and weak enforcement of...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, June 1, 2026 — In the lead-up to World Environment Day on June 5, Sierra Leone’s Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Simon Owizz Koroma, has called for stronger environmental protection initiatives in schools. Dr. Koroma, who also serves as the country’s only Government Chief Consultant Forensic Pathologist, planted ten non-fruit-bearing trees...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, June 4, 2026: The High Court of Sierra Leone has remanded six defendants, including Samuel Turay, who is deaf and dumb, over allegations of conspiracy and murder. The case is being presided over by Justice Alfred Ganda at High Court No. 2 in Freetown. The accused — Samuel Turay, Hassan Kamara,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown – June 2026: Caretaker Coach John Edward Keister has unveiled his squad for Sierra Leone’s upcoming international friendly matches against neighboring Liberia during the June FIFA International Window. The Leone Stars will face the Lone Star of Liberia in a two‑legged series, beginning on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, June 2, 2026: The Chairman of the Western Area Rural District Council, Kasho Joseph Holland-Cole, has expressed confidence in the All People’s Congress (APC) Party’s ability to drive Sierra Leone’s development agenda, describing it as the only political organization with the experience, structure, and track record to move the country forward....Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Bombali, June 2, 2026: The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security (MELSS) has launched an investigation into a devastating fire that destroyed staff residences and office facilities at the 46 Man Camp of Sunbird Bioenergy Sierra Leone Limited. A team of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Social Protection officers,...Read More
