By George M.O. Williams In reaffirming its unwavering commitment to support development, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, launched the Remote Appraisal, Supervision, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RASME) project, an Information Communication Technology (ICT) data collection tool. The launch brought together representatives of the Government of Sierra Leone, World Bank and other partners at the Atlantic Lumley Hotel in Freetown. The RASME initiative signifies a pioneering...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu In a momentous session on Thursday, October 19, 2023, the Parliament of Sierra Leone ratified the amended 28.2MW Betmai HydroElectric Power project agreement that will be developed along the Pampana River. This vital project promises to usher in a new era of enhanced electricity supply for our beloved country. The endorsement of the agreement by Parliament marks a significant stride in Sierra Leone’s journey towards energy...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh The Legal Aid Board (LAB) represented 442 convicted inmates whose cases were reviewed at Prison Courts held in five locations in the country. The inmates were among 443 whose cases were brought before the various court. This means only one inmate was represented by a Private Counsel. The inmates had been convicted at Magistrate Courts and were serving their sentences. The courts sat on diverse dates in...Read More
Cordelia Okonye, the mother of late Augusta Osedion, the model killed by her owned boyfriend, Nnanyereugo Benjamin Best, aka Killaboi, has revealed how Killaboi was arrested in Sierra Leone. Recall Killaboi had confessed on social media that he murdered his girlfriend, Augusta. Okonye, in a video via Facebook on Saturday, revealed the role she played in getting Killaboi arrested at his hideout in Sierra Leone. The mother said she decided...Read More
As Guest of Honour at the Rebranding Africa Forum (RAF) held in Brussels on October 12, President Julius Maada Bio has called on investors and the different stakeholders that “Africa cannot be ignored”. He said Africa is the market that will help boost global growth and investment and is undoubtedly the trade frontier in the world. President Bio highlighted Africa’s bountiful resource endowment and invited just and equitable partnerships on...Read More
