By Sallieu S. Kanu Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) needs US$37.5 million to conduct the December 2025 Decennial Population and Housing Census, the Deputy Statistician-General said on Wednesday. Lansana Kpewolo Kanneh said that the Government of Sierra Leone has pledged through a cabinet paper to provide a substantial amount as its contribution to ensure the successful conduct of the census. His statement came at the Inaugural Advisory and Technical Committee...Read More

By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, head of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has emphasized the significant economic potential of sports, calling it a “multi-billion dollar industry” rather than merely a leisure activity. Speaking at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press briefing on Tuesday, the NSA Boss highlighted the pivotal role sports play in Sierra Leone’s economy, noting its capacity as...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Two military officers, Mohamed Buya Fofanah and Idrissa Conteh, have been brought before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 over allegations Military Officers Appear of theft involving solar batteries and panels at the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) office in Lungi. The case was heard on Thursday, October 3, 2024. The accused, Fofanah and Conteh, face charges under the Larceny...Read More

By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Boxing Association (SLBA) has officially banned Christian Campbell from all boxing activities in Sierra Leone and international engagements, citing multiple instances of misconduct, insubordination, and actions that have tarnished the reputation of the sport. In a statement issued by SLBA Secretary General Alhaji Komba, the association detailed the reasons behind the decision, accusing Campbell of repeated disregard for established...Read More

By Gorge M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – October 1, 2024: The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) in collaboration with the Regional Maritime University (RMU), has officially launched the second phase of its Seafarers’ Training Program on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 5 Basic Safety Mandatory Courses. The training is being conducted at the Country Lodge Hotel in Freetown. This initiative, aimed at equipping seafarers with essential skills for safe...Read More