There was considerable discrimination against persons with mental disabilities in Sierra Leone, according to the U.S. Country Report on Human Rights Practices for 2021. The Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor report which was published recently shows that most persons with mental disabilities received no treatment or public services. “At the...Read More
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Information and Communication (MoIC) and its media partners will organise a two-day National Media Viability and Investment Conference in Freetown, in recognition of the important role of public interest media in open, developed, and prosperous societies. The conference, which will be held on April 21 and 22, is supported by BBC...Read More
Abdul Razak Kanu aka Arkman, a popular local musician, on Saturday, April 16, 2022 fed over 40 vulnerable people in Freetown. According to Arkman, the feeding was aimed at giving back to the society. According to him, during the month of Ramadan one would be rewarded by God for whatever good one does. He said...Read More
JUSAS Multimedia, a branch of JuSAS Entrepreneurship Network LLC (JuSAS GLOBAL), an international multifaceted venture developed to capture numerous lawful businesses based in the United States of America, is set to make another history in Sierra Leone and possibly globally as it partners with Supdeee movies, the Actors Sierra Leone to produce another masterpiece movie...Read More
Standard Chartered PLC intends to exit onshore operations in seven markets in its Africa and Middle East (AME) and in a further two markets focus solely on its Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (“CCIB”) business, the Group said in statement Thursday. See press release below: “STANDARD CHARTERED PLC Standard Chartered announces changes to refocus and...Read More
Rejoice Terefa Kamara aka Terry Kay and Treasure Lucy Kalloa had made it to the finals for Little Mister and Miss Africa (LMMA) beauty pageant in Uganda. Rejoice is a musician, actress and model whereas Treasure is a model who loves reading and singing. The two prodigies are happened to part of the Kid Superstar...Read More
The Resident High Court Judge in eastern district of Kailahun, Hon. Justice Francis Banks-Kamara has sentenced 56-yesr-old Saidu Amara Kekula alias Puwei, a human rights activist, to 25 years In prison for sexual penetration. The accused Saidu Amara Kekula appeared before Justice Banks-Kamara to answer to 2 counts of sexual offences. On count one, the...Read More
Bo District, Southern Province, Wednesday, 13 April 2022 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has wrapped up long tour of the south and engaged towns and villages like Jembe, Baoma Station, Yamandu and Jerihun, celebrating their show of resilience like the rest of the country has over the years. He particularly commended his...Read More
Prison and detention center conditions were harsh and sometimes life threatening due to food shortages, gross overcrowding, an inefficient justice system, lack of sufficient correctional facilities and personnel, physical abuse, lack of clean water, inadequate sanitary conditions, and a lack of proper medical care in prison facilities, according to the U.S. Country Report on Human...Read More
Freetown, April 14- The Mano River Ecosystem Conservation and International Water Resources Management project has held a national review and validation of the Regional Synthesis report of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analyses (TDA) in Bo. The event brought together the Minister and top officials of the Ministry of Water Resources, the Deputy Minister and top officials...Read More
