By Sallieu S. Kanu Lumley, Freetown, Sierra Leone, Saturday, November 30, 2024 – President Julius Maada Bio joined First Lady and other Stakeholders in a Solidarity Walk for Prostate Cancer Awareness today in Freetown. Addressing participants during the event, President Bio expressed gratitude to the women and youth of Sierra Leone for their unwavering support...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Controversial striker Musa N. Kamara (Tombo) has again joined the East End Lions football club on a year loan from Bo Rangers FC, according to a statement issued by the East End Lions on Monday. Tombo won Back to Back League Tittle and Back to Back Golden Boot in His first...Read More
1/12/2024 The Freetown City Council wishes to provide the following clarifications regarding issues surrounding the Ephraim Robinson Municipal Primary School Playground, located in Congo Town. 1. That the Ephraim Robinson Municipal Primary School and its school playground are the property of and under the operation of Freetown City Council (FCC). 2. That Hon Alfred Thompson...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 on Monday, December 24, 2024, issued an order demanding the former Deputy Minister 2, Patricia Laverley be in court on the next adjourned date or else he would remand her sureties. The order came after Laverley failed to appear for the second time in...Read More
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3rd. The theme for this year is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.” This theme recognizes the important role that persons with disabilities play in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world for all. It also emphasizes...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), under the proactive leadership of Director General Ing. Alfred Jalil Momodu, has joined forces with Pavi Fort Al-Associates, a premier construction company with over 25 years of expertise, to revamp Sierra Leone’s Road infrastructure across the country which was badly impacted by torrential rains and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Newton Johnson, an engineer and Nigerian by nationality, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, was remanded by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No2 for being found with two parcels of substance suspected to be Cocaine at the Freetown International Airport. The accused who made his first appearance was charged with two...Read More
In a passionate and impactful contribution to the Parliamentary debate, Honorable Memunatu Jalloh (fondly known as Mems) directed her focus on critical issues impacting Sierra Leoneans, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), food security, and the dire socio-economic challenges faced by women and children. Her address was both a commendation of progress and a call...Read More
30/11/2024 As the December festive season draws near, Freetown City Council is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new events calendar https://events.fcc.gov.sl designed to keep visitors informed about upcoming events and activities in Freetown. Starting today, the events calendar will provide a comprehensive overview of key events across the city, with emphasis on activities...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Defence Council of the Ministry of Defence has approved the discharge of 70 military officers of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) on grounds of retirement, prolonged absence without leave, and misconduct, the Defence Ministry said in a statement Friday. The statement outlined that 53 officers, ranging from...Read More
