By George M.O Williams Freetown, June 4, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Institute of Architects (SLIA) and the Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers (SLIE) have condemned the recent collapse of a five‑storey building on Kissy Road, describing it as an avoidable tragedy caused by poor supervision, disregard for building standards, and weak enforcement of construction laws. SLIA President Architect Manilius R.O. Garber said the contractor must be held accountable,...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, June 1, 2026 — In the lead-up to World Environment Day on June 5, Sierra Leone’s Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Simon Owizz Koroma, has called for stronger environmental protection initiatives in schools. Dr. Koroma, who also serves as the country’s only Government Chief Consultant Forensic Pathologist, planted ten non-fruit-bearing trees at his alma mater, the West African Methodist Collegiate Secondary School (WAMCOL), in Freetown. The...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, June 4, 2026: The High Court of Sierra Leone has remanded six defendants, including Samuel Turay, who is deaf and dumb, over allegations of conspiracy and murder. The case is being presided over by Justice Alfred Ganda at High Court No. 2 in Freetown. The accused — Samuel Turay, Hassan Kamara, Fatmata Turay, Braima Kamara, Brima Tarawalie, and Abubakar Kamara — face two counts: conspiracy to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown – June 2026: Caretaker Coach John Edward Keister has unveiled his squad for Sierra Leone’s upcoming international friendly matches against neighboring Liberia during the June FIFA International Window. The Leone Stars will face the Lone Star of Liberia in a two‑legged series, beginning on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Southern Arena in Bo City, before traveling for the return fixture on Tuesday, June 9,...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, June 2, 2026: The Chairman of the Western Area Rural District Council, Kasho Joseph Holland-Cole, has expressed confidence in the All People’s Congress (APC) Party’s ability to drive Sierra Leone’s development agenda, describing it as the only political organization with the experience, structure, and track record to move the country forward. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, Holland-Cole said Sierra Leoneans...Read More
