Amnesty International renews calls for the authorities to ensure impartial and transparent investigations for all victims. Amnesty International collected testimonies alleging excessive use of force by Sierra Leonean security forces to crack down on protests which turned violent in Freetown, Makeni and Kamakwie in August 2022, in which six police officers and more than 20...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Lisa Chesney on Thursday, March 16, 2023, announced an additional £25 million UK government support for ‘Leh Wi Lan’ Programme in the next five years. This announcement was made in Freetown following the completion of the first phase of ‘Leh Wi Lan’ Programme which...Read More
By Sallieu S Kanu Transnational Sierra Leone limited, an accredited DStv Dealer, on Thursday, March 16, 2023, announced a price reduction on the monthly subscriptions across all DStv Sierra Leone bouquets. The Chief Executive Officer of Transnational SL/DStv Sierra Leone, Natalia Abboud said, “Starting April 1, Sierra Leoneans will be able to enjoy their favorite...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Two FBC students Amelia Karim and Edith Conteh were granted bail on Wednesday by Magistrate Peter Gogra of Pademba Road Court No 6. The accused persons made their first appearance in court and were arraigned on four counts of Wounding with intent, aounding and Assault occasioning actual bodily harm According to the...Read More
Elektros (OTC PINK:ELEK), an emerging leader in the electric mobility industry, announced it has begun talks with Lithium mining project in Sierra Leon, Africa. Elektros announced it has begun discussions regarding potential stake or development agreement for virgin Lithium mining project located in Sierra Leon, Africa. The Company has begun a mining feasibility study on...Read More
by Wang Qing, Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone The National People’s Congress（NPC）and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), which are the annual Chinese sessions, have just been concluded in Beijing. The two sessions have always been an important window to understand China. The “highlights” of this year’s two sessions were as follows: The Two...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh The SOS Children’s Villages has on Friday 10th March, 2023 launched a Self-Reliance and Empowerment project, in a ceremony held at the school’s hall at Lumley in the West of Freetown. The Self-Reliance project is geared towards empowering young people, and consolidating its other youth oriented programs. According to the Country Director...Read More
By George M.O. Williams As part of its Golden Jubilee Celebrations, the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) recognized and presented awards to 100 customers on Friday, March 10, 2023, at a well-attended event held at the Freetown Golf Club. Awards were presented to three categories of customers, namely: pioneers, loyalists, and most valued players (MVP)....Read More
The Head Coach of the Patriots (male and female), South African born Kenneth Masinga has conducted a three-hour seminar for 10 local coaches at the Kingtom Cricket Secretariat. The aim is to help coaches understand player selection policy and to guide them through strategies that enhance the conduct of players. One of the beneficiaries, Edward...Read More
President Dr Julius Maada Bio on March 13, 2023, raised the Flag for Peace at 8:00 am Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), marking Commonwealth Day 2023, urging a sustainable and peaceful future among member nations. The Day, an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific...Read More
