Sierra Leone’s largest mining enterprise, drives economic growth through advanced mining, cutting-edge infrastructure, and direct community investments, powering industrial transformation. “The transition from exporting raw materials to producing high-grade, value-added products represents a major step toward Sierra Leone’s economic independence.” Gilbert Zhao, CEO of Leone Rock Metal Group Gilbert Zhao, CEO of Leone Rock Metal Group, sees a flourishing future for Sierra Leone based on industrialization, sustainability, and community empowerment....Read More
The race for the lone spot in Sierra Leone’s Premier League is in full swing as the Men’s Division-1 T20 Cricket League enters its third week. With 12 teams battling fiercely, excitement continues to build as the competition unfolds at the Prince of Wales Cricket grounds. This Saturday, Dun Dee Cricket Club will face Vintage in a pivotal match as they look to solidify their lead in the 12-team qualifier....Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone—Newton Johnson, an Italian-Nigerian national, was committed to the High Court in Freetown on Monday, 14th April 2025, for trial over allegations of unlawful possession of cocaine. Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 made the ruling, citing sufficient evidence to proceed with the case. Johnson faces two charges under Section 7(b) of the National Drugs Control Act of 2008: collecting prohibited drugs and possessing prohibited...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone—On Monday, April 14, 2025, Energy Sector Lead Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, alongside Deputy Ministers of Energy I and II, Ing. Edmond Nonie and Dr. Rahim Jalloh appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Energy at Tower Hill to discuss the state of the energy sector. The meeting, chaired by Hon. Kekura Vandi, marked the first convening of the Sixth Parliament’s Committee on Energy. Hon. Vandi emphasized the critical role...Read More
By Princess Gibson Ten years may seem like a short time in the life of an institution, but for the Legal Aid Board of Sierra Leone, the past decade has been nothing short of transformational. As someone who witnessed and documented its formative years, I feel compelled to add my voice to this moment of reflection and celebration. The Legal Aid Board, established in 2015, was born out of a...Read More
