By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Sierra Leonean music industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of celebrated producer Joseph Bockarie, known popularly as Joe Crack, who passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, after battling illness for more than two months. His passing marks the loss of a musical visionary whose work and mentorship...Read More
By Sallieu S. Sallieu The Bank of Sierra Leone has officially mandated the use of National Identification Numbers (NIN) for all banks and financial institutions, solidifying a nationwide push toward enhanced financial transparency and digital integration. This directive, issued two years after initial consultations with sector stakeholders, marks a significant milestone in the country’s financial regulation...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh The Legal Aid Board of Sierra Leone, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has successfully represented 951 inmates during the latest round of Prison Courts, conducted from July 1 to 11, 2025, across ten Correctional Centers nationwide. These include sittings at Magburaka Correctional Center, Kabala Correctional Centre, Makeni Correctional Centre,...Read More
By Desmond Lewis The Local Unit Commander (LUC) of the Grafton Police Division, Chief Superintendent Augustine Allieu Konneh, convened a Tasking and Coordinating Group (TCG) meeting on Wednesday, 16th July 2025 at the Divisional Headquarters in Grafton Village. The session served as a platform to address critical operational strategies aimed at enhancing public safety and reinforcing...Read More
Craters filled with muddy water pocket the landscape of the Kono district in Sierra Leone – the result of past diamond mining ventures which sparked a vicious local battle over resources. But now, parts of the land have been restored. Crops are beginning to flourish and bees are buzzing around once again. The people responsible for this change...Read More
