Sierra Leone’s historic debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics experienced a setback as 17-year-old judo competitor Mariama Koroma faced a tough defeat. In the Women’s Elimination Round of 16 for the 57 kg category, Koroma competed against 36-year-old Taiwanese veteran Lien Chen-ling. The match, which lasted only 1 minute and 6 seconds, highlighted the significant…
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman, Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, has ordered key officials of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) to refund £3,500. This sum was allegedly misallocated for the educational expenses of two staff members who were supposed to study in London. The directive was issued on July 25, 2024, during a public…
The Guma Valley Water Company, led by its new Board Chairman, Ing. David Karim Fonnie, has launched a critical initiative to enhance water infrastructure and service delivery in the Western Area. This initiative represents a significant step in Guma’s mission to provide clean and sustainable water sources. A recent two-week tour of the company’s facilities,…
By: Iris Aminata Bangura Claim: A press release circulating on WhatsApp claimed that the Government of Sierra Leone is closely monitoring developments in the United States presidential election, including an attempted assassination of a candidate. Verdict: False! Joe Sesay, Head of Strategic Communication at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, and Myk Berewa, Director…
By: Lansana Koroma Sierra Leone is poised to take the helm of the United Nations Security Council in August 2024, as announced by President Julius Maada Bio during a Town Hall meeting at the Freetown Bintumani Conference Centre. This significant leadership role marks the second time Sierra Leone has achieved such a milestone, with the…
By Iris Aminata Bangura What is Child Marriage?According to UNICEF, Child Marriage refers to any formal marriage or informal union between a child under the age of 18 and an adult or another child.Child marriage has been a pervasive issue in Sierra Leone, driven by deeply entrenched cultural and socio-economic factors. According to Save the…
By: Lansana koroma On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Magistrate Santigie Bangura adjourned the treason case involving Ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma and the state to November 18, 2024. The adjournment occurred because the defense failed to produce the former president, who is currently in Nigeria for medical treatment. The decision to adjourn came after it became…
By: Hafsatu Z Bangura After the sentence was passed by the judge yesterday, the courtroom was filled with tears from family members. All the convicted persons waved to their loved ones, asking them to stay strong, while still claiming their innocence despite the verdict given by the jurors. Before the verdict, Hon. Justice Komba Kamanda…
Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh recently visited Kambia District to monitor trade at the Guinea border and assess the progress of the Feed Salone Farms initiative. During his visit, Dr. Sengeh joined First Lady Fatima Bio, district chairmen, and national officers of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) at a governance and service delivery…
A twelve-person jury has delivered a guilty verdict against Amadu Koita Makalo and eleven others accused of plotting to overthrow the Sierra Leone government on November 26, 2023. The group, which includes former police and correctional officers, faced charges of treason, misprision of treason, harboring, aiding, and abetting the enemy. The trial was presided over…