By Sallieu S. Kanu January 27, 2026: President Dr Julius Maada Bio has officially launched a Joint Education Programme at the Freetown Polytechnic, Jui Campus, praising the China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG) for its commitment to skills transfer and youth empowerment in Sierra Leone. The initiative, a tripartite collaboration between CRSG, Zhengzhou Railway Technician College, and Freetown Polytechnic, is designed to equip young Sierra Leoneans with practical, industry-relevant skills. Speaking...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, January 28, 2026: Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 has committed the case of State vs. Abass Kargbo to the High Court of Sierra Leone for trial, following allegations that the accused unlawfully killed Abubakar Fullah. During Wednesday’s proceedings, Magistrate Jah ordered that Kargbo be remanded at the Male Correctional Centre in Freetown until the matter is formally called at the...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Kambia, January 27, 2026: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has launched a full investigation into the reported death of 30-year-old Kadiatu Pompay Kamara at the Kambia Government Hospital, following allegations that a Community Health Officer (CHO) performed a critical surgical procedure without supervision from a medical doctor. The incident has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for accountability in maternal healthcare delivery. Minister of Health, Dr....Read More
Grace Goodrich The Salone Off-Grid Renewable Energy Acceleration (SOGREA) Initiative – a three-year program aimed at accelerating rural electrification in Sierra Leone – has launched a call for private sector companies to submit proposals for the development and upgrading of mini-grids in off-grid communities. Eligible applicants must demonstrate the ability to develop a new project within 12 months, possess experience operating mini-grids across sub-Saharan Africa, have expertise in smart meter integration and hold at...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, January 26, 2026 – Air Sierra Leone has announced the launch of new international and regional routes as part of its first anniversary celebrations, unveiling direct services from The Gambia to the United Kingdom and a new Freetown–Banjul connection set to begin in February. According to Sukhjinder Mann, Group Chief Operating Officer at XE Jet Limited, the airline’s technical partner, direct flights will commence from...Read More
