By Fatima Kpaka Ibrahim Idrissa Fornah, a sales agent at Excel BioLife Limited, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No.2 on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, for a fraud case involving over NLe 460,000. Fornah is facing two charges: fraudulent embezzlement under Section 17(1)(a) of the Larceny Act of 1916, and money laundering under Section 25(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation...Read More
Reliable sources within the Accountant General’s Department have disclosed that a significant backlog of payment vouchers for contractors and suppliers remains unprocessed. Reports indicate that these documents have been accumulating on office shelves, while the Ministry of Finance continues to withhold payment authorizations. Among those affected are contractors responsible for supplying rice to the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), and the Sierra Leone...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura London Fashion Week, a global hub of style and innovation, has once again captivated the world, showcasing the creativity of 112 designers and brands over five days of runway presentations. Among the fashion powerhouses like Burberry, Erdem, Paul Costelloe, and Harris Reed, one name making waves is Foday Dumbuya, a Sierra Leonean designer and founder of the luxury brand Labrum. Born in Sierra Leone and raised...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Makeni, Sierra Leone – Rising cultural artist Princess Kandeh has successfully launched her much-anticipated album, Ba Mi Laneh, in a spectacular event held on April 12, 2025, at the RC Primary School in the Masongbo community. Organized in collaboration with Masongbo Youth, the launch turned into a vibrant celebration of Sierra Leonean culture, music, and empowerment. Princess Kandeh, known for her energetic stage presence and powerful...Read More
Abu Bakarr Kanu Oko Environmental Holding Limited, a tree plantation and forestry investment company, continues to expand its operations in Sierra Leone, contributing to environmental sustainability and economic development. Established in 2022, the company has accelerated its reforestation and climate resilience initiatives across five chiefdoms in Port Loko District: Bakeh Loko, Bureh, Kasseh, Tainkatopie, Makama, and Kamasondo. A key component of Oko Environmental Holding Limited’s efforts is its 450-hectare tree...Read More
