The Police Commissioner of the East, Andrew Mustapha Kamara, and the Kenema City Mayor led a joint patrol from June 19 to 30, 2024, to ensure peace and stability in the city. This “show of strength” exercise, organized by security officials, decision-makers, and community stakeholders, aimed to reassure residents of their safety. The patrol included…
The Sierra Leone National Fire Force has issued a public notice inviting applications for the 2024 recruitment of Cadet Station Officers and Firefighters. Applicants must be Sierra Leonean, physically and mentally fit, with no criminal record. Criteria for Station Officer Cadet (Grade 7): Criteria for Firefighter Drivers (Grade 3): General Requirements for All Applicants: Additional…
Recent scrutiny by the Public Accounts Committee has highlighted concerns over Sierra Leone Commercial Bank’s (SLCB) loan practices, particularly regarding politically exposed persons (PEPs). An audit revealed loans totaling SLE 41,448,000 disbursed to PEPs by December 31, 2022, without clear policies in place. In response, Victor Thomas Biandoma, Esq., SLCB’s Director of Corporate Affairs, defended…
A man identified as Mohamed Habib Bawoh was arrested around 5:00 am on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in possession of a locally made pistol, two single-barrel cartridges, and a knife. Bawoh, a resident of 24 Dama Road, was apprehended at the Dama Road checkpoint in Kenema during a routine search. The checkpoint officers discovered the…
The Bank of Sierra Leone has issued a public notice warning citizens about scammers. According to the notice, the Bank has become aware of WhatsApp group postings in Sierra Leone encouraging members to join a group for online foreign currency trading. The Bank cited sections of the Financial Services Act, urging the public to exercise…
US Ambassador Bryan Hunt has expressed his pleasure and extended congratulations to President Julius Maada Bio for the significant progress achieved by the Tripartite Committee. During a recent update session, Ambassador Hunt highlighted the commission’s impressive accomplishments and the national unity evident in its work. The Tripartite Committee, established to address critical national issues and…
Sierra Leone’s Transparency and Accountability Committee, led by Chief Whip Hon. Dickson Momoh Rogers, has demanded that the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) office in Pujehun District account for millions of leones spent without proper documentation. The committee’s findings revealed that approximately 30 million old leones were withdrawn from the bank without…
On Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, Dr. T. Abubakar Bangura, Director of Sierra Leone Law School, testified before Magistrate Santigie Bangura in a case involving an alleged murder plot against him. As the complainant in this high-profile trial, Dr. Bangura made significant statements during cross-examination by Defense Counsel Charles Pujeh, who represents the accused. Dr. Bangura…
Sierra Leone’s Peace Ambassador, Alhaji Amadu Bah, also known as Boss LA, recently conducted a significant diplomatic visit to the Chinese Embassy in Freetown, the nation’s capital. During his visit, he met with Minister-counsellor Mr. Zhangdianbin and Political Director Mr. Liuwei, where they engaged in constructive discussions on strengthening ties between Sierra Leone and China….
Sierra Leone’s national football team, the Leone Stars, have surged from 126th to 122nd in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings following their impressive performance in June’s World Cup qualifiers. They garnered four points after defeating Djibouti 2-1 and holding Burkina Faso to a 1-1 draw. Liberia has also seen significant advancement, climbing 10 spots…