By Salllieu S. Kanu Dura Plast Sierra Leone Ltd. and Ferro Fabric PVT Limited are set to begin production soon, a significant development for Sierra Lone’s manufacturing sector. The announcement comes after substantial progress in the construction of their production facilities. Mohamed H. Bility, the Global Government Relations and Acting General Manager of Dura Plast and...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura In the heart of Sierra Leone’s Koinadugu District, a group of trailblazing women in the serene community of Yagala is challenging traditions and redefining the art of drumming. Traditionally regarded as a male-dominated cultural practice, drumming has deep roots in the country’s heritage, often tied to secret societies and spiritual rituals. Yet,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone (8 January 2025) – Mother Kashopeh Smith and daughter Remi Smith were committed to High Court by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 for the alleged murder of police superintendent Arnold Adeyemi Coker. Magistrate Bangura stated that the prosecution conducted a preliminary investigation and provided sufficient evidence against...Read More
FIFA, the global governing body for football, has formally addressed the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) concerning a High Court injunction that halted the association’s scheduled Ordinary Congress, originally set for November 30, 2024. In a letter to the SLFA, FIFA referenced its statutes, emphasizing the prohibition against recourse to ordinary courts in football-related disputes. FIFA’s...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Valeria Jusu, Engineer Sylvia Jebbeh Rogers, and Salomie Dyfan appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. They are accused of torturing, beating, and peppering Milicent Coomber. The accused were arraigned on five counts, including conspiracy to commit a crime, wounding with...Read More
