By Sallieu S. Kanu WASHINGTON – Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and Chief Heat Officer Eugenia Kargbo have been named to the first-ever National Geographic 33 list, which celebrates 33 extraordinary individuals working to create a better future for the planet. The announcement was made on March 18, 2025, as part of National Geographic’s recognition of...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – Detective Inspector Abubakarr Kargbo, attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), provided further insights into the ongoing investigation of the VOPAD Radio murder case during a court hearing on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Inspector Kargbo testified that on January 18, 2025, he, along with Inspector K. Markew and DPC...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Police have confirmed the tragic discovery of two children, ages three and under, who were found dead in an abandoned vehicle within the premises of the National Pentecostal Church Kindergarten School in Freetown. One of the kids was said to be in a critical condition...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a decisive move to address Sierra Leone’s pressing housing challenges, the General Manager of the Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC), Mr. Joseph Munda Sandi, has called for strategic reforms to strengthen the nation’s housing sector. During the recent Housing Policy Dialogue Workshop, organized by the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre, Mr....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Financial Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Matthew Dingie, has reassured the public of strong performance in revenue generation, despite recent challenges. Regarding the country’s fiscal progress, Dingie highlighted that Sierra Leone achieved 99% of its revenue target in 2024. However, a slight decline was observed in...Read More
