By Amin Kef (Ranger) The Shri Gurudwara Sahib Sierra Leone Limited joined Sikhs worldwide on Friday, November 15, 2024, to commemorate the 555th anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The auspicious event, held at Shri Gurudwara Sahib Lumley, drew dozens of devotees from across the country, along with local dignitaries,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — Alhaji Mohamed Kamara, a 52-year-old ex-military officer, has been remanded in custody following allegations of making inciting statements intended to undermine Sierra Leone’s peace and security. Kamara appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Wednesday, November 14, 2024, to face charges of incitement....Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohamed Lamin Tarawally, has filed charges against Julian Jusu, a student, accusing him of stealing electrical cables valued at over NLe 25,000. Jusu appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Thursday, November 15, 2024. The...Read More
By George State House, Freetown: Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, received a comprehensive report outlining a roadmap for sustainable peace in the long-standing conflict between the landowners of Sahn Malen Chiefdom and Socfin Agricultural Company. The dispute, which has persisted for over 13 years, dates back to the...Read More
The Director General of the Financial Intelligence Agency Mr. David Borbor has disclosed at the weekly government press conference on Tuesday, November 12, that Sierra Leone will host the 42nd Technical Commission and Plenary, and the 29th Ministerial Committee meeting of the Inter-governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA). The auspicious gathering...Read More
Report by ITV Meridian’s Juliette Fletcher- Photos and video courtesy of Mercy Ships. A young girl from Sierra Leone, who suffers from Blount’s Disease has undergone life-changing surgery, led by an Oxford surgeon, to straighten her legs. Fudia, whose condition meant her feet pointed inwards, was finding walking a struggle and she found friendships hard...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Ministry of Information and Civic Education and Partners will host the first edition of the annual National Civic Education Festival, ‘Salone Civic Festival from the 11th – 12th of December 2024, at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown. The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah told journalists on...Read More
BY Sallieu S. Kanu The Deputy Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has affirmed the government’s resolute commitment to tackling money laundering and other financial crimes. Speaking at the weekly government press briefing held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Ministry of Energy conference room on Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown, Deputy Minister Sesay emphasized the...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker A setback for Sierra Leone in the ongoing AFCON qualifiers as Chad level Abu Dumbuya’s 29-minute goal for a place in next year’s AFCON in Morocco. Amidu Karim boys played well but were not attacking-minded in scoring more goals as two wins will see Leone Stars through to the African Cup...Read More
Ex-Minister Arraigned for Allegedly Assaulting Tourism Minister By Fatima Kpaka The former Minister 2 of Finance Dr. Patricia Laverley was on Thursday, November 14, 2024, arraigned before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown over an allegation of assaulting the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Nabeela Farida Tunis at State House....Read More
