Source: Xinhua “We have received training from Chinese experts, who have taught Sierra Leoneans how to operate the machinery and tools we’ve received in various farm centers across the country, which significantly benefited rice production,” said Sandi, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education. FREETOWN, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) — China plays a significant...Read More
In a significant development for Sierra Leone’s infrastructure and economic growth, the government has approved a lease agreement with the esteemed Kingho Railway and Port Company (KRP). This decision comes after a meticulous assessment of multiple proposals, with KRP emerging as the superior choice over Arise IIP. The agreement highlights the government’s unwavering commitment to...Read More
By George M.O. Williams A massive boulder on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, came crashing down on a two-bedroom flat building, leaving both husband and wife dead at the Graybush Community in Freetown. The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) swiftly responded to the emergency, conducting a preliminary assessment of the incident through its Directorates of Communications...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone Entertainment Industry on Saturday, October 21, 2023, mourned the death of Joseph Amos Bangura popularly known as Mos-B, a popular Sierra Leonean musician based in France. Mos-B, who is a multiple-award-winning musician, reportedly died of heart attack on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in France. His death sent shockwaves through...Read More
By Ishmael Bayoh, Information Attaché, Sierra Leone Embasssy Dakar, Senegal Six Sierra Leonean girls have been rescued from sex traffickers in Dakar and now in the custody of the Sierra Leone Embassy in Dakar awaiting repatriation. The youngest victim is 14 years. These girls were trafficked by their aunt, who is resident in Dakar, on...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Osman Santigie Kamara, a driver, and two others were yesterday sent to prison by Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Ross Road Court No1 for allegedly stealing at the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) in Waterloo. According to the police, the stolen items, which include dashboards, and other valuables were worth thousands of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Minister of Transport and Aviation, Col. (Rtd.) Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq., has said that he is committed to addressing challenges in the country’s transport sector. He was speaking during the weekly government press briefing in the conference room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Tuesday, October...Read More
The government of Sierra Leone has meticulously assessed and approved the proposal submitted by the esteemed Kingho Railway and Port Company (KRP), a well-respected management and operating entity for railways and bulk mineral commodity ports in the nation. KRP is a subsidiary of the Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG), the largest investment company in Sierra...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts at 27 Liverpool Street in Freetown, on Friday October 27, 2023, at the Logie Wright’s auditorium at the Academy, will celebrate its 28 years of existence to honor their lost members and celebrate their accomplishments. This year’s celebration will be graced by the...Read More
Witness Cross-examined over authenticity of Hotel Receipt By Fatima Kpaka The tribunal matter of the Former Auditor General Lara Taylor Pierce and her deputy Tamba Momoh came up again on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the Freetown High Court where the witness was cross examined by defense Counsel Roland Wright on behalf of the first...Read More
