By Fatima Kpaka Emmanuel Sorie Kamara, Melvin Philip, Alie Koroma, Mark Sahr Njah and Abdul Bangura have on Monday 12th August 2024 been remanded by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 for allegedly stealing a drum of cable from the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority substation at Goderich. The accused persons were arraigned for Conspiracy, Larceny and Unlawful Possession....Read More
We live in a rapidly digitizing world, with over 67 per cent of the global population using the internet as of this year. Digital technologies and data have a critical role in fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals – the global blueprint for people and the planet – and as “digital natives”, young people are at the forefront...Read More
The National Federation of Farmers of Sierra Leone (NaFFSL) has lauded the government for its proactive steps in providing 30,000 bags of fertilizer to farmers across all 15 districts of the country. This initiative, aimed at bolstering agricultural productivity and supporting the ‘Feed Salone’ Initiative, signifies a collaborative effort between the government, the Ministry of...Read More
This notice serves to inform interested and/or affected persons/parties (I&APs) about the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) on the Installation of Sierra Mineral Holdings I Limited’s Washing Plant and Drying Plant, and Construction of Tailings Storage Facilities in the Lower Banta and Dasse chiefdoms in Moyamba district. Sierra Mineral Holdings I Limited (SMHL) started...Read More
By: Aaron Bundu Lahai-Head of Media & Public Relations The Hon. Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh who doubles as the Chairman of Inter-Agency Forum on Social Protection, on Friday, August 9, 2024, presided over the third forum meeting at the Albertson Hotel in Kenema City. In his remarks, the Vice President described the 2018...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Friday, August 9, 2024: The West African Bankers Association (WABA) has at its 78th Executive Council Meeting and 42nd General Assembly unanimously elected the Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank, Dr Walton Ekundayo Gilpin as Vice President II of the association. The twin event, held in Sierra Leone at the Freetown...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio has arrived in New York on Friday to assume his role as President of the United Nations Security Council, UNSC, for the month of August. This marks a historic moment as Sierra Leone takes the helm of the world’s foremost body for maintaining international...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka In a bid to promote gender equality and inclusivity, the Parliament of Sierra Leone has in its first meeting of the second session on Thursday, August 8, 2024 approved Mrs Asmaa James, Fatmata Sawaneh and other presidential nominees going as ambassadors and other crucial positions. The approval of the Presidential Nominees in...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has on Thursday, August 8, 2024, joined the Office of National Security (ONS) to launch the National Security Policy and Strategy (NSPS). The event brought together representatives of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and International Community at the Foreign Service Academy Hall, Tower Hill...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Jude Advocate Mark Ngegba, who presides in the ongoing Court-martial trial for soldier who allegedly participated in the November 26, 2023 coup d’état, has on Thursday, August 8, 2024 ordered for one Corporal Abu Bakarr Koroma of the 4th Battalion of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces to be tried separately...Read More
