By George M.O. Williams Delta State, Nigeria Friday, 11th October, 2024 A traditional King from Delta State Nigeria, His Royal Majesty, The 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III has named the Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank, Dr Walton Ekundayo Gilpin Global Ambassador for the pan-African outfit, Elevate Africa. Founded by King Atuwatse...Read More
Jeety Trading Feeds more than 1,200 People By Alvin Lansana Kargbo In a display of community spirit and generosity, Jeety Trading Company, led by CEO Pa Jeety, has been feeding over 1,200 people every weekend in the Lumley area. This initiative, which started in February 2024, aims to provide meals to those in need, fostering...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Air Sierra Leone Limited will introduce a new thrice-weekly passenger flight to Gatwick Airport, London from the Freetown International Airport, commencing December 2, 2024. The management of Air Sierra Leone made this disclosure in collaboration with the government of Sierra Leone at an unveiling ceremony of the airline on Saturday in...Read More
Cabinet Approves NDMA Policies, Strengthens Disaster Management By George M. O. Williams Freetown, 10th October 2024 – The Sierra Leone Cabinet has approved three key policy documents for the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA): the National Disaster Risk Management Policy, the National Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Plan, and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on Relief....Read More
Some migrant workers stuck in Beirut since Israel’s escalation in Lebanon are staying in a pop-up shelter set up by a Lebanese advocate for Sierra Leoneans. They say their own government has done nothing to help evacuate them amid their growing desperation. DEA HAGE/CHAHINE Ishatu John Kamara, 25, narrowly escaped an Israeli attack that killed...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana Freetown, October 10, 2024 — The Africa Development Conference (ADC), themed “Empowering Africa: Driving Inter-Trade Partnerships and Investment,” commenced on Tuesday, October 10, 2024, at the Bintumani International Conference Hall in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The two-day event, organized by the Bold Solutions Group in partnership with the Sierra Leone Local Content...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka A driver, Mohamed Kakay, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Thursday, September 10, 2024, on charges of conspiracy, larceny, and fraudulent conversion. Kakay is accused of stealing 75 kilograms of sea cucumber, valued at 600,000 Leones, which had been entrusted to him for safekeeping by the...Read More
By George M.O. Williams ‘Bridging the Digital Divide for Inclusive Development’ is the theme for the 2024 Forum of the Mano River Union Internet Governance Forum (MRU-IGF), which commenced yesterday at the New Brookfield Hotel in Freetown. The two-day event (9th and 10th October 2024 seeks to create a robust platform for stakeholders across MRU Countries...Read More
Mark Ngegba Esq The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has appointed Magistrate Mark Ngegba Esq. as the new Chairman of the Men’s Premier League Board, succeeding Victor Lewis, whose appointment was rejected. The decision follows extensive consultations by the SLFA Executive Committee, aimed at bolstering the country’s top football leagues. In addition to Ngegba’s appointment,...Read More
By George M.O Williams State House, Freetown, Tuesday 8 October 2024 – Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received letters of credence from three distinguished diplomats at the State House Credential Room. The who presented their credentials include the United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Ms. Josephine Gauld LVO; the newly designated...Read More
