By George M.O. Williams In an unprecedented move, Chief Minister Dr. David Sengeh on Friday, August 30, 2024, paid fines to the tune of Nle111,700 for 47 inmates incarcerated in the Pujehun Correctional Centre, for various petty offences, according to a statement from the Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS). This gesture will help reduce overcrowding...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Hussein Antar, Jamal Antar and Sulaiman Barrie were on Thursday, August 29, 2024 sent to jail by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 for allegedly providing funds for the transportation and Importation of chemical weapons without license. The accused persons made their first appearance in court and were arraigned  on...Read More

ByAmerica Times News Service August 29, 2024 Must read Briefing by Adedeji Ebo, Director and Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to the United Nations’ Security Council meeting: Threats to International… August 31, 2024 Remarks by Ambassador Robert Wood, Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs, at a UN Security Council Briefing on Threats...Read More

Nimai, a leading corporate finance and transaction advisory firm, has successfully facilitated a complex transaction between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Kadat Food and Beverages (SL) Limited. This deal secures a loan for the Sierra Leonean soft drinks and fruit juices producer, enabling the company to boost productive capacity, create employment opportunities, and strengthen...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu On August 29, 2024, the Government of Sierra Leone and the European Union signed a landmark Financing Agreement for the “Nature Nourishes” Programme. This agreement represents a significant step forward in the collaborative efforts between the EU and Sierra Leone to promote environmental protection and human development across the nation. In...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Pierra Martin Gomez, who was accused of defrauding an American citizen Frezin Nickson over US$45,000 has denied the allegations, stating that he did not defraud anyone. He explained that he and the complainant Nickson operated a company involved in the mining of gold. Gomez added that Nickson is his long-term friend, and...Read More

By Stephen V. Lansana On Thursday, August 29, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) has requested Le 324, 132, 302.00 for the Financial Year 2025 The striking budget proposal was made during the Bilateral Budget Discussions with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) which was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of...Read More

By Desmond Tunde Coker Head Coach of Leone Stars, Amidu Karim has named his 25-man squad for Leone Star’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Qualifiers between Chad and Zambia on September 6 and 10, respectively. Before the announcement, the Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority, Ibrahim Nylenkeh, applauded the Leone Stars technical team...Read More