By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — July 14, 2026: The Freetown City Council (FCC), in partnership with HB Ltd, the Ministry of Health’s Directorate of Environmental Health and the District Health Management Team, has launched a two-day training programme to strengthen frontline healthcare workers’ capacity to respond to heat-related illnesses. The training, which began...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, has officially unveiled its Bicentenary Anthem as part of activities marking the institution’s forthcoming 200th anniversary celebrations. The bicentenary programme, which runs from July 2026 to February 2027, will feature public lectures, academic conferences, cultural festivals, sporting events, alumni engagements, and community outreach before...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has formally discontinued criminal proceedings against former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, filing a notice under Section 45 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 2024. The move, taken under the Attorney-General’s constitutional powers, ends the case in which Dr. Koroma faced charges of treason, misprision of treason, and...Read More
In a defining act of magnanimity, President Julius Maada Bio has granted a full pardon to former President Ernest Bai Koroma, ending all treason-related proceedings and paving the way for his return to Sierra Leone. The move underscores Bio’s commitment to national healing at a pivotal moment in the country’s diplomatic history. The Attorney-General’s office confirmed...Read More
Subject: A Respectful Appeal for Accessible Passport Renewal Services for Sierra Leoneans in the DiasporaYour Excellency, Honourable Ministers, Honourable Members of Parliament, and Distinguished Public Officials,I respectfully write as a concerned Sierra Leonean living abroad to draw attention to the challenges many citizens in the diaspora continue to face when renewing their Sierra Leonean passports.While seeking...Read More
