By Fatima Kpaka Emma Coker and Abdulai Khemolia made another court appearance on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1, facing allegations of assaulting and murdering Mohamed Conteh. During the hearing, Prosecutor ASP Ibrahim Mansaray stated that the witness had previously given testimony and was due for cross-examination. However, the defense had requested an adjournment at the last sitting. The witness later...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has launched an intensive week-long training program for 50 staff members from its Data Science and GIS teams. Held at Hotel 5/10 in Shell, Freetown, the initiative aims to enhance cartographic skills in preparation for the pilot mapping exercise for the 2026 Decennial Population and Housing Census. Leadership Highlights Training’s Importance Mr. Moses Williams, Chairman of the Stats SL Council, opened the...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has recorded its most profitable year, announcing over SLE 600 million in profits for the 2024 financial year at its 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Freetown. Historic Financial Growth During the AGM, the Chairman declared, “We have just delivered the most profitable year in our Bank’s history!”—a statement reinforced by exceptional financial figures: – Profit Before Tax skyrocketed from SLE 127.9...Read More
The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has successfully concluded a weeklong nationwide stakeholder engagement on the Saudi Program for the Drilling of Wells and Rural Development in Africa, Phase V – Sierra Leone. The initiative, aimed at securing land and informing key stakeholders about the project, took place between June 2 and June 7, 2025, covering multiple districts across the country. Project Scope and Impact The Government of Sierra Leone...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leonean artist Mash P has released a compelling new single, “Ghetto Hero,” under WAYout Arts, a track that narrates his personal struggles and triumphs growing up in the ghetto. The song has already gained widespread attention, resonating deeply with listeners across Sierra Leone and beyond. A Story of Survival and Hope Through “Ghetto Hero,” Mash P delivers raw and emotional storytelling, painting vivid images of...Read More
