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
By Sallieu S. Kanu On the invitation of Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, the President of Liberia Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. is in Sierra Leone on a four-day (from 18th – 21st November 2024) working visit. The two Heads of State exchanged views on a wide range of issues of common interests and identified...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh The Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security Mohamed Rado Swaray has called on media institutions to ensure the social security protection of their employees by registering and paying their social security contributions. He made this call during the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) media cocktail on Thursday, November 15,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Umaru Napoleon Koroma has distinguished himself as a veritable global advocate for fair and progressive mining policies across the globe. The last two weeks have been hectic and inspiring for the Deputy Minister who was earlier in Dubai to lead his peers at a...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Twenty-year-old Abdulai Kamara, a bike rider, made another appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown on a count of escaping from lawful police custody contrary to the laws of Sierra Leone. According to the particulars of the offence, the accused on June 1, 2024 at Congo Cross...Read More
