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
By Fatima Kpaka In a high-profile case, Chinese businessman Zhou Wenjie appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, facing charges related to a major fraud incident involving Rokel Commercial Bank. Zhou Wenjie, accused of four counts including conspiracy to defraud, forgery, and uttering forged documents, was...Read More
FREETOWN, October 10, 2024 – Sierra Leone’s economy grew by 5.7% in 2023, exceeding expectations, driven by strong performance in the mining sector. However, growth is projected to slow to 4.3% in 2024 due to declining iron ore prices, according to the new World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Update launched today. The report notes a...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown – In a bid to transform West Africa’s digital landscape, Sierra Leone rolled out the red carpet for the Mano River Union (MRU) Internet Governance Forum (IGF) on October 9, 2024. The two-day conference at the New Brookfields Hotel promised to tackle the pressing issues of internet infrastructure, digital governance,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Bank of Sierra Leone has approved the Rokel Commercial Bank ((RCBank) Statements of Account, revealing a staggering NLe191, 627, 038 (One Hundred and Ninety-One Million, Six Hundred and Twenty Thousand and Thirty-Eight Cents) profit for the 2023 Financial Year. Profit after tax is Nle142,802,319, exceeding the NLe69,48,024 the previous year....Read More
National Dance Troupe: Masters of Tradition, Survivors of “Pan Body” Living, Beg for a Miracle By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown – The Sierra Leone National Dance Troupe, the once-glorified custodians of our cultural heritage, are now performing their greatest feat yet: surviving in zinc shacks while waiting for government support that never quite dances its...Read More
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr presents Freetown Cable Car Feasibility Study to Vice President By George M.O. Williams The Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, presented the Freetown Cable Car Feasibility Study report to Vice President H.E. Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh in Freetown. Conducted over 24 months, the detailed multidimensional Feasibility Study was...Read More
Police Officer Testifies in Kush Possession Case By Fatima Kpaka Freetown – In an ongoing case of alleged drug possession, Detective Sergeant Mohamed U. Kamara of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) testified yesterday against Martin Kamara, who is accused of possessing 60 wraps of kush and 8 wraps of cannabis. Testifying before Acting Chief Justice...Read More
