State House, Freetown, Tuesday 14 November 2023 – President Dr Julius Maada Bio has engaged the Chairperson and Members of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone, HRCSL, addressing critical matters related to human rights and the commission’s operations. The discussions covered three crucial issues: the Commission’s re-accreditation process, the 75th International Human Rights Day Celebration,...Read More
Fatima Kpaka The Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura has stated that the 5% Import duty which is to be restored on imported rice in the 2024 Finance Act will not only raise revenue for the government but also protect and promote local rice production in the country. He made this clarification while responding to...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with Sierra Leone Employers Federation (SLEF) has on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, engaged women and community stakeholders of the Rokupa Community on how they should maintain the Women for Water in Peace (W4WP) Project after its implementation. The project which is financed by the United...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Chris Emmanuel a Nigerian National has on Wednesday November 15th 2023 been sent to prison by Magistrate Mark Ngegba of Pademba Road Court No1 for unlawfully possessing Cocaine and kush without lawful authority. The accused was arraigned for three counts of Unlawful Possession of class A drugs contrary to section 17 of the Pharmacy...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Ibrahim Kamara a registered state nurse attached to the Rokupa Government Hospital has on Wednesday 15th November 2023 testified in the ongoing preliminary investigation into the alleged murdered of one Ibrahim Jagitay by his cousin Mohamed Jagitay. The accused, Mohamed Jagitay is standing trial before Magistrate Mark Ngegba of Pademba Road Court No1 on...Read More
