By Sallieu S. Kanu The Minister of Finance has informed manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of excisable goods as well as the public that it is about to introduce mandatory Digital Excise Tax Stamps for tobacco products, wines, spirituous beverages and beers with effect from October 1, 2023. The Finance Ministry said in statement that, this...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka A security guard Mohamed Jalloh, 32, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, appeared before Magistrate Mark Ngegba of Pademba road court No.1 on one count of unlawful possession of 67 wraps of ‘Kush’ (K2) contrary to section 8 (a) of The National Drug Control Act No.10 of 2008. According to the particulars of the...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu At least two people have died as a result of gunshot injuries during a protest in the east of Freetown on Monday. The Head of Media at the Sierra Leone Police, Assistant Commissioner Brima Kamara have confirmed the deaths on Tuesday, adding that 72 individuals are in police custody for “illegal protest”....Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Joseph Sorie Kargbo and Barigye Bernard Pansiano were on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, sent to prison by Magistrate Mark Ngegba of Court No1 for allegedly operating Felix Group without license. The accused persons are arraigned on three counts of conspiracy contrary to law, operating a deposit taking institution without license contrary to section...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Safe Sister Fellowship with support from INTERNEWS (US) has organized a one-day training for young women and girls on the safety and rights of young women and girls in the digital environment. The event took place on September 9, 2023 in Moyiba/Mamba Ridge Community. Safe Sisters is a joint initiative of INTERNEWS...Read More
