By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — Guinean businessman Luke Foromo Bereteh appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, to face allegations of defrauding Ishmael Kondeh of $300,000 (NLe 720,000). Bereteh was arraigned on charges of Conspiracy to Defraud and Obtaining Money by False Pretenses under the Larceny Act of 1916. Allegations: The prosecution claims that between January 1, 2020, and...Read More
By George M.O. Williams In a bid to implement the Medium-Term National Development Plan 2024-2030 (MTNDP) and one of the Big Five Game Changers, office of the Chief Minister in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, validated the Sierra Leone Stand-Alone Human Capital Development Strategy. This validation exercise took place in the auditorium of the Foreign Service Academy in Freetown. Undertaking...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown Terminal has taken a significant step to enhance education in a local seaside community by donating much-needed school materials to children worth thousands of Leones. This initiative underscores the company’s dedication to fostering education and empowering young learners. The donation package included essential school supplies such as exercise books, pens, pencils, erasers, school bags, calculators, etc., providing children with the tools they need to thrive...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has honoured the Sierra Leone Formed Police Unit (SLFPU) for their contributions to security and stability in Somalia, ATMIS said in a statement. ATMIS Police Commissioner, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Hillary Sao Kanu, presented African Union medals of honour to 160 SLFPU personnel for their one-year service in Somalia at a colourful ceremony in Kismayo, Jubaland...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) have officially launched a five-day live firing, patrol and skills at arms competition to assess the physical fitness and shooting skills of personnel. The official opening was held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at their PMTC training center at Hastings. The competition commenced on Monday 18 and will end on Friday, November 22, 2024. The competition will be conducted...Read More
