By Fatima Kpaka Freetown – On Monday 7, 2025, Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 ordered the remand of Ebuden Chukwu Augustine Essay, a Nigerian, for allegedly defrauding one Destiny Mentor Nwaokoro of $48,000 in a fraudulent gold transaction. According to Inspector Ibrahim Bangura, the first prosecution witness led in evidence by Assistant Commissioner of Police Juan Bull, the accused, along with other unidentified individuals currently at...Read More
By Alimamy Lahai Kamara Freetown – The Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat (TSCS) has made significant strides in implementing the recommendations outlined in the Tripartite Report and Unity Agreement. Coordinator Ngolo Katta briefed Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay on Thursday at his Guma Building office, highlighting progress and ongoing activities. Progress on Reviews Katta revealed that the Independent Management and Functional Review of the Electoral Commission Sierra Leone...Read More
By George M.O Williams Lungi, Port Loko District – April 7, 2025: In a major stride toward enhancing food security and agricultural self-sufficiency in Sierra Leone, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed a landmark investment agreement with Pee Cee Holding Ltd (PCH), one of the country’s leading agribusiness and consumer goods companies. The agreement, announced yesterday during a ceremony at Pee Cee...Read More
By: Dr. Yakama Manty Jones (nee Mara) Every year, an increasing number of African businesses receive funding, training, and support. But few become the engines of structural transformation the continent needs. Despite the momentum behind private sector development (PSD) across Africa, as a cornerstone for sustainable and inclusive growth, the metrics that dominate—the number of grants issued, startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) supported, or dollars spent—rarely reflect true...Read More
By George M. O. Williams Freetown, April 4, 2025 – In celebration of World Health Week, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided Sierra Leone with state-of-the-art medical equipment and logistics worth approximately $380,000. The official handover ceremony took place at the Youyi Building in Freetown. The donation, financed through the Global Fund, includes two modern buses and advanced laboratory equipment designed to enhance the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. It aims...Read More
