By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, 30 May 2026: Parliament has enacted the ‘Deposit Protection Fund Act 2024’, replacing the 2023 legislation with a more comprehensive framework to regulate, govern, and manage Sierra Leone’s Deposit Protection Fund. The move came on the same day lawmakers ratified the BOT Concession Agreement for the Online Business Registration System, underscoring government’s...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 2, 2026: The National Public Health Agency (NPHA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), has officially declared a measles outbreak in Sierra Leone after confirming sustained transmission across multiple districts. On May 13, 2026, authorities reported 41 confirmed cases in eight districts, including Western Area...Read More
Freetown, – May 2026: The Sierra Leone and The Gambia District Grand Stewards Lodge has reaffirmed its commitment to service with a significant donation of medical equipment during the Annual Convocation and Communication of the District Grand Lodge of Sierra Leone and The Gambia. The presentation, marked by fraternity and compassion, underscored one of the Lodge’s...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka June 2026: Twenty‑three‑year‑old Abubakar Bangura has been remanded pending sentencing after appearing before Hon. Justice Mustapha Mohamed Bawoh at High Court No. 2 in Freetown on charges of larceny. Bangura was convicted on two counts of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1961. According to the charge sheet,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, – June 2026: Hon. Justice Mustapha Mohamed Bawoh has discharged 29‑year‑old Timothy Nabieu after the prosecution failed to present evidence against him in a case that had lingered since 2024. Nabieu had been standing trial on two counts of office breaking and larceny, contrary to Section 26(1) of the Larceny Act...Read More
