By Ibrahim S. Bangura Magbenteh, Sierra Leone – Rafael Kamara, Program Officer at the Polio Development Organization (PDO), has called on the Sierra Leonean government to prioritize the needs of persons with disabilities beyond political seasons and implement sustainable support systems. Speaking to Premier News on April 13, 2025, Kamara highlighted the persistent struggles faced...Read More
Tonkolili, April 15, 2025 — Leone Rock Metal Group has officially completed Phase 1 of its 30 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) Magnetite Processing Plant and paid Le62,214,818 ( US$6.2 million) Community Development Agreement (CDA) Fund to Simiria, Dansogoia, and Sambaia chiefdoms in Tonkolili District. The dual event, held in Tonkolili, brought together key national...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – The ongoing fraud case involving six individuals accused of defrauding Orange Mobile Finance Limited took a new turn yesterday, as the company’s Head of Finance, Alhaji Thorley, testified before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Magistrate Court No. 2 on Pademba Road. Thorley, who oversees payments and financial monitoring for...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, April 15, 2025 — The Freetown City Council (FCC) has held a public consultation and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EISA) session on the proposed Freetown Cable Car Project, an initiative aimed at transforming urban mobility and promoting sustainable development. The session, hosted at the Freetown City Hall Auditorium on...Read More
Sierra Leone’s largest mining enterprise, drives economic growth through advanced mining, cutting-edge infrastructure, and direct community investments, powering industrial transformation. “The transition from exporting raw materials to producing high-grade, value-added products represents a major step toward Sierra Leone’s economic independence.” Gilbert Zhao, CEO of Leone Rock Metal Group Gilbert Zhao, CEO of Leone Rock Metal...Read More
The race for the lone spot in Sierra Leone’s Premier League is in full swing as the Men’s Division-1 T20 Cricket League enters its third week. With 12 teams battling fiercely, excitement continues to build as the competition unfolds at the Prince of Wales Cricket grounds. This Saturday, Dun Dee Cricket Club will face Vintage...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone—Newton Johnson, an Italian-Nigerian national, was committed to the High Court in Freetown on Monday, 14th April 2025, for trial over allegations of unlawful possession of cocaine. Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 made the ruling, citing sufficient evidence to proceed with the case. Johnson faces two charges under Section...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone—On Monday, April 14, 2025, Energy Sector Lead Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, alongside Deputy Ministers of Energy I and II, Ing. Edmond Nonie and Dr. Rahim Jalloh appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Energy at Tower Hill to discuss the state of the energy sector. The meeting, chaired by Hon. Kekura Vandi, marked the...Read More
By Princess Gibson Ten years may seem like a short time in the life of an institution, but for the Legal Aid Board of Sierra Leone, the past decade has been nothing short of transformational. As someone who witnessed and documented its formative years, I feel compelled to add my voice to this moment of...Read More
The Sierra Leone Ambassador to Senegal, His Excellency Ibrahim Turay, held an engagement with Sierra Leonean expatriates residing in Senegal on Saturday, April 12, 2025. This marks his second formal meeting with the Sierra Leonean community since assuming office five months ago. The event brought together expatriates from various sectors, including GAIBA, UNICEF, UNDP, international...Read More
