By Sallieu S. Kanu Children in four Sierra Leone districts are now experiencing human trafficking at a significantly lower rate than they were five years ago, according to a new report by the Center on Human Trafficking Research & Outreach (CenHTRO) at the University of Georgia. This reduction is the result of a concerted effort...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Western Area Cricket School League commenced on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Prince of Wales School Oval in Kingtom, showcasing the talents of eight senior secondary school teams. The tournament, organized by the Sierra Leone Cricket Association (SLCA), aims to promote grassroots cricket development and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — Dramatic evidence was unveiled on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, during the ongoing Court Martial trial concerning the failed November 26, 2023, coup attempt. Detective Inspector Mohamed Jusu, a system and data analyst, presented CCTV footage allegedly showing two of the accused, Corporal Alpha Wurie Conteh and Corporal Ibrahim...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — Former Minister of Tourism, Patricia Laverley, is at the center of legal proceedings after being charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm and assault occasioning actual bodily harm on Nabella Farida Tunis at State House on November 12, 2024. The charges stem from an alleged altercation, with accusations that...Read More
By Willie N. Tokpah The two leaders applauded each other’s agricultural initiatives and pledged to deepen collaboration under the framework of the Mano River Union (MRU). Monrovia- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is on a four-day working visit to Sierra Leone, with both nations reaffirming their commitment to strengthen regional cooperation and tackle shared challenges. By Willie...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — Guinean businessman Luke Foromo Bereteh appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, to face allegations of defrauding Ishmael Kondeh of $300,000 (NLe 720,000). Bereteh was arraigned on charges of Conspiracy to Defraud and Obtaining Money by False Pretenses under...Read More
By George M.O. Williams In a bid to implement the Medium-Term National Development Plan 2024-2030 (MTNDP) and one of the Big Five Game Changers, office of the Chief Minister in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, validated the Sierra Leone Stand-Alone Human Capital Development Strategy. This...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown Terminal has taken a significant step to enhance education in a local seaside community by donating much-needed school materials to children worth thousands of Leones. This initiative underscores the company’s dedication to fostering education and empowering young learners. The donation package included essential school supplies such as exercise books, pens,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has honoured the Sierra Leone Formed Police Unit (SLFPU) for their contributions to security and stability in Somalia, ATMIS said in a statement. ATMIS Police Commissioner, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Hillary Sao Kanu, presented African Union medals of honour to 160...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) have officially launched a five-day live firing, patrol and skills at arms competition to assess the physical fitness and shooting skills of personnel. The official opening was held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at their PMTC training center at Hastings. The competition commenced on...Read More
