Former Mines Minister to Forfeit Le 6.4bn Property By Fatima Kpaka Court of Appeal Judges, Honourable Justices Komba Kamanda, Fatmatta Bintu Alhadi (presiding) and Tonia Barnett have in agreement ordered that the property of the former deputy Minister of Mines, Abdul Ignosi Koroma, be forfeited to the Government of Sierra Leone. The Commission of Inquiry...Read More
Ambassador of Belarus to Russia Dmitry Krutoi has met with Ambassador of Sierra Leone to Belarus (with residence in Moscow) Mohamed Yongavo. During the meeting, the parties touched upon issues of expanding political dialogue, trade-economic liaisons and humanitarian interaction, and organising mutual visits. Dmitry Krutoi noted that Belarus attaches great importance to the development of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has praised the Sierra Leone Formed Police Unit (FPU) on the completion of its tour of duty, according to a statement distributed by APO Group on behalf of ATMIS. “This day holds profound importance for ATMIS Police as it serves as a moment...Read More
No one seems to know what’s in it or where it comes from. Yet the ‘kush devil’ is destroying young African lives. At a rehab centre in Freetown, staff and users are fighting back Katy Fallon in Freetown One thing is certain in Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital, says 18-year-old Abdullah: you are never far from a...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, concluded a two-day strategic planning symposium aimed at finding ways to improve Creative Arts in Sierra Leone. The two-day symposium which was themed: “Strength in Diversity to Foster Social Cohesion, Peace, and Stability”, brought together key players in...Read More
In a historic move aimed at promoting gender equality within its media industry, the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has launched a pioneering gender equality policy to foster diversity and inclusivity within journalism associations, news outlets, and journalists across the country. The Gender Equality Policy for the Media (GEP), which was launched on September...Read More
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,...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...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...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...Read More
