The presiding judge at the Sexual Offences Model Court in Freetown Justice Bawoh has Imposes 160- Years Imprisonment to two men for violently sexually penetrating a 13-year-old schoolgirl. Thirty-one-old Karim Swarray, a Pegapak Seller, Abdul Koroma, 37, a messenger, were sentenced to 100 years and 60 years in prison, respectfully. The culprits Karim Swarray and...Read More
TB Speed Project under the Solthis in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, presented its report to strengthen pediatric tuberculosis services to enhance early detection. The presentation was done at a two-day symposium held at Atlantic Hotel, Lumley in Freetown. In his welcome address, the Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Dr...Read More
State House, Freetown, Friday 22 July 2022 – Members of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission, Ms. Michaela Eddinia Swallow, Anthony M. B. Aruna and Sheku A. T. Tamu, have taken oath of office after their recent appointment by His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio. According to the Secretary to the President, Dr Julius...Read More
President Dr Julius Maada Bio on Thursday, July 21, 2022, received the annual report the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone, ECSL, at State House in Freetown . The President said ECSL operates freely and independently in the fourth most peaceful country in Africa. “A cursory look at the history of elections in Sierra Leone would...Read More
The Ministry of Trade and Industry, European Union (EU) on Friday, July 22, 2022, validated the baseline report and workplan on the Informal Enterprises Project at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. The project will support the transition of sustainable growth and formalization of Informal Enterprises in Africa, Caribbean and Pacific regions and it will...Read More
Drizilik, a renowned Sierra Leone music star, has recently launched a new website named, ‘Drizilik.com’ ahead of the release of his album ‘Ashobi’. The website consists of video gallery of music sensation, online store for custom merchandise and a newsletter. According to Drizilik, the website is a one-stop hub where Sierra Leone music fans could...Read More
Kao Denero, ambassador for entertainment and special envoy for investment, has recently said that he would soon launch a database for entertainers with the aim to upgrade and protect the entertainment industry and its entertainers. He said that the database would keep details of all entertainers. “And that would be helpful for the industry. The...Read More
At least three people including a pregnant woman Buntu Kamara, and the Councillor for Ward 191 Abu Bakar Kamara following a land dispute in Kukuna Town, Bramaia Chiefdom, Kambia District. According to Buntu who was carrying an eight month pregnancy, on Friday, June 24, 2022, she was working in her garden when a group of...Read More
IDA20 financing and strong political leadership will be pivotal to recovery Dakar, July 7, 2022 – African Heads of State and Government reaffirmed their commitment to seize key opportunities to respond to multiple crises and steer their economies to transformative paths, in partnership with the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). The leaders convened at...Read More
Electricity consumers in Freetown have decried the sharp increase in electricity tariffs which were instituted by the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority on July 1, 2022. They said the 30 percent increase in tariffs was unjustified and not in tandem with the economic realities of the country where Sierra Leoneans are facing hardships. They also...Read More
