The main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), has formally raised concerns with President Brigadier (Rtd) Dr. Julius Maada Bio about recent government actions that they argued undermine the National Unity Agreement of October 18, 2023. In a letter dated May 2024, the APC leadership pointed out two main issues: the reappointment of Edmond…
Francis Ben Kaifala, Commissioner of the Sierra Leone Anti-Corruption Commission, has denied allegations of favoritism and hijacking the Sierra Leone Bar Association’s leadership election in favor of the announced winner, Mrs. Tuma Jento Kamara. Kaifala refuted these claims in an interview with Voice of America following accusations from losing presidential candidate Wara Serry-Kamal, who alleged…
Following the triumph of its inaugural season, Kings Empire SL Ltd. has unveiled the eagerly awaited commencement date for the second installment of the captivating reality TV show, House of Stars. Anticipate an electrifying affair brimming with sensational performances, unforeseen plot twists, and poignant moments, as promised by the management. The inaugural season witnessed Hawa’s…
Responding to the misinformation surrounding the Bar Elections in Kenema on May 18, 2024, it’s crucial to provide clarity amidst the confusion propagated on social media. The intention here is to set the record straight for the public who might be misled by false claims spread by individuals with disruptive motives during the election proceedings….
At the Galiness Hotel in Bo, Sierra Leone, President Bio has reiterated his commitment to fulfilling the Big Five Agenda during his second term in office. Addressing a gathering focused on tackling the nation’s current challenges, President Bio emphasized the necessity for both himself and his team to deliver on their promises to the people…
On May 17, 2024, Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina, Commissioner of the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), engaged with the Irish Embassy to enhance social protection initiatives aimed at promoting development in Sierra Leone. The primary goal of the visit was to establish a partnership to bolster social protection efforts for Sierra Leoneans, with both parties…
On May 21, 2024, Sierra Leone joined other African Union member states, Gulf countries, Jordan, and Lebanon at the First Doha Dialogue to enhance labor mobility in Qatar. The delegation from Sierra Leone included representatives from the Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Social Security, as well as the Ministry of Internal Affairs, who traveled to…
The recent surge in fuel prices has plunged Kono District residents into distress, especially affecting petty traders known as “jebu” sellers. Reports indicate these traders now have to pay an additional 60 leones for a 20-litre “batta” of fuel at filling stations, a significant markup squeezing their already narrow profit margins. This unofficial surcharge, imposed…
During his ongoing tour of the northern region to support the Feed Salone initiative, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Musa Henry Kpaka emphasized the significance of Leecon Hatchery Company in Makeni. The hatchery plays a crucial role in boosting domestic chick production, with a weekly output of 10,000 day-old chicks, amounting to nearly 5…
On May 18th, 2024, Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh, accompanied by Minister of Sports Madam Augusta James-Teima, NOC-SL President Prince Vandy Sualley, and Athletics President Martin Momoh Bangura, attended the 44th Annual Inter-Hall Athletics Meet at Fourah Bay College’s Havelock Grounds in Kortright. Chief Minister Sengeh expressed his gratitude to the organizers for their successful…