By Fatima Kpaka Fengai Babonjo, a police recruit  was on Thursday, October 26,  2023,  sent to prison by Magistrate Mark Ngegba of Pademba Road Court No1 for unlawful possession of 43 wraps of Cannabis Sativa at the Sierra Leone Peacekeeper Law Enforcement Academy in Hastings. The accused was arraigned on one count of Unlawful Possession...Read More

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has on Thursday, October 26, 2023 concluded a two-day training for match coordinators at the SLFA secretariat in Freetown. The training was geared towards enhancing the capacity of over 70 football match coordinators (male and female) to ensure best practice and professionalism in carrying out their duties in preparation...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Abubakar Bah, a sales manager at NP SL Kailahun,  was on Thursday, October 26, 2023 sent on remand by  Magistrate Mark Ngegba of Pademba road court No.1 on  allegation of theft of over US$ 3500 and some liters of fuel. The accused was arraigned on four counts, including conspiracy to defraud contrary...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Daizy Princess Mujeh Abdulai, a contestant from Moyamba District in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone, on Saturday, October 21, 2023, won the Miss Sierra Leone Beauty Pageant after competing with 15 contestants across the country. The contest was  hosted at the Bintumani Hotel in Freetown. This year’s competition was themed: ‘A...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts, on Saturday, October 21, 2023, has concluded a two-day workshop on creative arts with pupils from various schools in Freetown. The workshop which was  held at the Logie Wright Auditorium at the Academy  aims to inspire children to embrace arts as part of their...Read More

Source: Xinhua “We have received training from Chinese experts, who have taught Sierra Leoneans how to operate the machinery and tools we’ve received in various farm centers across the country, which significantly benefited rice production,” said Sandi, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education. FREETOWN, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) — China plays a significant...Read More

In a significant development for Sierra Leone’s infrastructure and economic growth, the government has approved a lease agreement with the esteemed Kingho Railway and Port Company (KRP). This decision comes after a meticulous assessment of multiple proposals, with KRP emerging as the superior choice over Arise IIP. The agreement highlights the government’s unwavering commitment to...Read More

By George M.O. Williams A massive boulder on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, came crashing down on a two-bedroom flat building, leaving both husband and wife dead at the Graybush Community in Freetown. The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) swiftly responded to the emergency, conducting a preliminary assessment of the incident through its Directorates of Communications...Read More