By George M.O. Williams Freetown, March 25, 2025—In an effort to enhance the understanding and enforcement of the Customary Land Rights Act (CLRA), 2022, Namati Sierra Leone, a leading NGO in land protection and environmental justice, held a one-day workshop for representatives of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. The workshop aimed to familiarize government officials with the CLRA, 2022, and the Land Commission...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Koidu Limited has announced the temporary suspension of its operations, citing unresolved industrial actions, external political interference, and a lack of decisive government intervention. In a letter addressed to the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius D. Mattai on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Director of Koidu Limited, Gustaf Fredrik Bodin has notify the Minister that in accordance with the Mines and Minerals Act, 2022,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, March 25, 2025—The Indian High Commission in Sierra Leone hosted a roundtable discussion at Lagoonda Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown, engaging travel operators, tourists and stakeholders to fortify bilateral relations in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. The dialogue focused on investment opportunities, enhancing tourism marketing, and addressing challenges related to Indian visa applications for tourism and medical travel. Representatives from travel agencies, tourism operators, and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, March 25, 2025—The Metropolitan Police of the Freetown City Council have brought charges against three individuals—Sulaiman Bangura, Amidu Jalloh, and Hawa Mohamed Bangura—for allegedly engaging in disorderly behavior during a demolition exercise. The accused appeared before Principal Magistrate Shar Kekura at the Freetown Magistrate Court No.1, where Bangura and Jalloh were remanded in custody, while Mohamed Bangura was absent. At the court hearing, the charges were...Read More
By: Miracle Seer Gbalamuya Border, Kambia District, March 26, 2025—Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, conducted a pivotal visit to the Gbalamuya border crossing between Sierra Leone and Guinea. During his visit, he engaged with John B. Amara, the National Revenue Authority (NRA) Assistant Commissioner for Border Controls and Management, and his team. The discussions underscored the critical importance of securing national borders while facilitating lawful trade and...Read More
