By Sallieu S. Kanu Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Qatar Minister of Education and Higher Education, yesterday met with the Minister of Technical and Higher Education of the Republic of Sierra Leone Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Ibrahim Sesay popularly known as Kassim D.Wizard, a local artist in Freetown, has said that he would soon release his first extended play (EP) titled: ‘Elevate’, which preaches love, courage, among other things. According to him, the forthcoming EP has five tracks: ‘Bodoyorology’, ‘4Kam’, ‘Shokoto’ and ‘Kontri’, and to make...Read More
The Legal Aid Board has concluded planning meeting with the leadership of the Sierra Leone Commercial Motor Bike Riders Union ahead of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-funded capacity building training for 600 bike riders commonly called Okada Riders. The training will be held in five locations, with the first taking place in Freetown on...Read More
Ishmael Bayoh Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Senegal who is also the doyen of ECOWAS Ambassadors, Alhaji Brima Elvis Koroma on Tuesday 11th June, 2024 called on Member States to uphold the values and aspirations for which the founding fathers founded the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Ambassador Koroma was speaking during a ceremony to...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens has on Tuesday June 11, 2024 summoned the medical superintendent of the Correctional Facility on Pa Demba Road, Dr. Tamba T. Lebbie to explain to the court the health condition of Ikubolaje Nicol, the former Skye Bank Manager who is standing trial for the death of Sinnah...Read More
The Guaranty Trust Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited, will next week relaunch its breathtaking raffle series that will target and benefit every customer with a minimum monthly deposit of Le 2, 500. The raffle will last for six months from the date of launching and winners would be exposed to a variety of prizes including bags...Read More
Story by Daniel Hargraves Kamil Conteh earned his ninth senior cap for Sierra Leone on Monday night with a 21-minute appearance from the bench as the Leone Stars secured a dramatic point in World Cup qualifying against Burkina Faso. The Bristol Rovers midfielder came on in the 69th minute with his side 2-1 down, having pulled one...Read More
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) is deeply concerned about an alleged physical assault of journalist Munya Bawoh of All Out Radio 90.1FM by police officers in the Eastern regional headquarters town of Kenema on Friday, June 7, 2024. SLAJ calls the leadership of the Sierra Leone Police to speedily investigate and bring to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Forum Against Harmful Practices (FAHP), a coalition of civil society organisations, has condemned the reintroduction of the “Kayndu” tradition in the Kenema district over disregard for the constitutional rights of individuals. See press release below: Press release The Forum Against Harmful Practices is deeply concerned about the resurgence of...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) has said in a statement on Monday that the Tripartite Committee lacks the authority to overturn election results. The statement was put out to clarify and dispel misconceptions surrounding the scope and implementation of the National Peace Agreement. The Commission said in...Read More
