By Alimatu Jalloh The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has announced that the Dutch government has formally engaged with the government of Sierra Leone to combat drug trafficking and illegal substances. This statement was made during a regular news conference organized by the Ministry of Information on Tuesday in Freetown. Minister Bah...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Ibadan, Nigeria, 4 March 2025 – Sierre Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has emphasized that food security is not just about agricultural production but is intrinsically linked to economic growth, health, climate resilience, and national stability, according to a statement from the Office of the President. Delivering the keynote address at...Read More
Alpha Mansaray, popularly known as P-Doz, a rapper hailing from the east of Freetown, is set to host his much-anticipated live musical concert, ‘Na God Dae Gee’, on Friday, April 18, 2025. D’ Alpha Entertainment will organize the event at John James Complex, Up Gun Junction. The event promises an electrifying night of music, dance,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Thomas Foday Kamara, Executive Director of the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA), reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reclaiming encroached land around Tacugama Sanctuary following a presidential directive. Speaking on Tuesday in Freetown, he condemned acts of defiance against conservation laws and the harassment of forest guards responsible for safeguarding protected areas...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – Tuesday, March 4, 2025: The Minister of Internal Affairs, Morie Lengor Esq, welcomed the Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency Wang Qing, and his team during a courtesy visit to his office to discuss bilateral cooperation. Ambassador Wang Qing emphasized the significance of the bilateral cooperation between China and...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The vibrant heart of Freetown’s artistic soul, the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA), is poised to ignite the stage with “Small Giant,” a transformative contemporary dance theatre production. Taking place on the 13th and 14th of March 2025 at the Logie Wright Auditorium, this landmark event, meticulously crafted...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — For decades, music has served as a profound tool for storytelling, cultural preservation, and social change in Sierra Leone. From the golden days of weekend gumbe dances to the influence of renowned West African musicians, the country’s rich musical history has shaped generations. One individual deeply connected...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — The National Revenue Authority (NRA) announced on Tuesday that it has identified and commenced the implementation of twenty-one corrective measures aimed at closing revenue leakages and enhancing the integrity of revenue administration. This initiative seeks to improve revenue collection to fund the government’s development and security...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Kambia, Sierra Leone — In a recent High Court Criminal Session in Kambia, Honourable Justice Mohamed Bawoh convicted eight individuals on various charges while discharging three others. The session is part of the judiciary’s efforts to make justice more accessible by deploying judges to regions without resident judges. Justice Bawoh is presiding...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a landmark decision on Wednesday, March 4, 2025, Appeal Court Judge Tonia Barnett discharged Hawa Madina Hunt, who had been brought to court on charges of cybercrime against First Lady Fatima Bio and President Julius Maada Bio. Judge Barnett also ordered that Hunt’s Canadian and Sierra Leonean...Read More
