By Alimatu Jalloh In a recent development, Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Komba Kamanda, Chairman of a five-panel Supreme Court bench, has ordered an immediate halt to ongoing construction on the land of the late former Chief Justice, Desmond Luke. The decision came during a hearing on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in a case between plaintiff Monica Luke and the former Minister of Lands, Denis Sandy, among other defendants. Chief Justice...Read More
Story by Dennis Mabuka The Sierra Leone Women’s U-17 team has kicked off preparations in Bamako, Mali, with a light recovery session on Thursday, focusing on loosening up and regaining sharpness ahead of their decisive second-leg clash against Guinea. Meanwhile, the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) is pleased to announce a technical test match between the senior national team, Leone Stars, and the U20 national team, Shooting Stars, scheduled for Thursday,...Read More
Sierra Leone has implemented Meridian, an advanced Commonwealth Secretariat software, to manage its public debt portfolio better. This upgrade will enable the government to track loans and repayments in real-time, improving financial transparency and decision-making. At the government’s request, the Secretariat held a hands-on workshop in Freetown from 17 to 28 February 2025, bringing together 30 debt officers from the Finance Ministry, Central Bank and Accountant General’s Office. Funded by...Read More
In a significant move towards enhancing sanitation at the Lumley-Aberdeen beach, the Rotary Club of Freetown Sunset, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the National Tourist Board Sierra Leone, has commenced the construction of toilet facilities at the beach. This initiative aims to tackle hygiene issues and health risks, particularly in areas with high visitor traffic or where open defecation is prevalent. The president of the Rotary Club...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh The Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC) has initiated a structured leadership transition with the appointment of Mr. Joseph Munda Sandi as the new General Manager. Today, Mr. Sandi engaged in formal discussions with the outgoing General Manager, Mr. Charles Musa, Deputy General Manager, Mr. Emmanuel Tommy, as well as the corporation’s management and staff, marking the official start of the transition process. The introductory meeting aimed to...Read More
