By Ibrahim S. Bangura To intertwine healthy living with cultural expression, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, the National Tourist Board, and Leone Diamond Entertainment, recently hosted an energetic “Dance for Health” event at Gigibonta Car Park in Freetown. The occasion attracted a lively mix of Sierra Leoneans and international visitors, showcasing the harmonious...Read More
The Environmental Protection Agency of Sierra Leone (EPA-SL) has officially launched the country’s first electric mobility strategy, introducing electric three-wheelers known as e-kekes. This initiative, part of the broader “Supporting Sierra Leone with the Shift to Electric Mobility” campaign, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve urban mobility, and enhance air quality with support from...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The second group of seven military personnel, including Major Bai Sesay, Staff Sergeant Joseph Conteh, Sergeant Alimamy Alhaji Conteh, Corporal Alpha Wurie, Lance Corporal Ibrahim Kuyateh, Lance Corporal Lahai Kemoh, and Sergeant Baimba Bangura, are now awaiting judgment. Judge Advocate Mark Ngegba and the board members have listened to the closing addresses...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Ibrahim Sankoh, a 29-year-old cleaner, was remanded in custody by Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 on Tuesday, 11th February 2025, for allegedly stealing over 100 boxes of medicine from the Cost Recovery Pharmacy at Connaught Government Hospital. Sankoh, who made his first court appearance, faces...Read More
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has emphasized the urgent need for radically new solutions to drive inclusive growth and development across the African continent. Speaking at the opening session of the World Governments Summit on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Dr. Sengeh addressed the topic: “New Economic Revolution:...Read More
On Friday, February 7, 2025, a significant milestone in community development was marked in Bonthe District, Sierra Leone, as the Minister of Sports, Madam Augusta James Teima, joined several key figures to officially launch various infrastructure projects in the region. The event took place in Tihun, Sogbini Chiefdom, and was attended by Director of Sports...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka In a significant development in the Leicester Peak murder case, Detective Police Constable Bangura H. on Monday, February 10, 2025, presented crucial photographic evidence before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at the Pademba Road Court No. 2. The evidence pertained to the gruesome murder of Nabieu Bangura, who was allegedly set ablaze by his...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, February 10, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has raised concerns over the surge in fire incidents across Sierra Leone, with 38 cases reported in January and February 2025. The Southern Region has been the hardest hit, recording 15 incidents, followed by the Western Area with 10. The...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Kallon FC achieved a significant victory over the defending champions Bo Rangers, winning 1-0 in a thrilling encounter on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Approve School playing grounds. The decisive goal came from Gibrilla Koroma’s early header in the 14th minute, following a well-placed free-kick from David Janneh. The match...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu On Friday, February 7, 2025, the leadership of the National Protected Area Authority, Guma Valley Water Company, Conservation Society of Sierra Leone, and the Sussex community visited the Western Area Peninsula National Park to inspect the aftermath of recent bushfires. The inspection team discovered the devastating impact of fires allegedly set...Read More
