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…
An overcrowded boat capsized on the Fimi River in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing. The boat, with over 100 passengers, sank shortly after departing from Inongo, northeast of Kinshasa. A search operation is ongoing, with officials fearing the death toll could rise. David Kalemba, Inongo’s…
In a session held at Kenema Magistrate Court No. 2 under the oversight of Magistrate Mustapha Brima-Jah, 19-year-old student Wurie Jalloh, a resident of Pujehun Section in Kenema, has been sentenced to five years in the Sierra Leone Correctional Centre. The sentence follows his guilty plea to a charge of larceny, as per Section 2…
Amanda Knox, known for the highly publicized case involving the murder of her British roommate Meredith Kercher in 2007, has been reconvicted for slander by a court in Florence. This comes years after her acquittal of the murder charge. Knox will not be imprisoned for the slander conviction as she has already served four years…
On November 1, 2024, Sports Minister Augusta James-Teima visited Siaka Stevens Stadium to review ongoing rehabilitation efforts. Joined by Deputy Minister Kai Lawrence Mbayo and Ministry officials, she praised the progress towards meeting FIFA standards, particularly in the installation of plastic seats in open stands. Greeted by stadium management and the Chinese technical team led…
Ascentonians and Rising Queens have earned their spots in the 2024/2025 Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League with strong playoff performances. Ascentonians topped the standings with 10 points from four matches, securing three wins and a draw. Their consistent play has positioned them as serious contenders for the upcoming season. Rising Queens claimed second place, winning…
In an effort to promote inclusive dialogue and critical thinking, the Office of the Chief Minister organized a captivating event known as the Radical Inclusion Debate Trophy in Moyamba District. Fourteen secondary schools participated in this thought-provoking event from April 30th to May 1st, 2024. Mr. Emmanuel Alie, a prominent figure within the National Organizing…
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The Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Mambo, located on the Western Rural Peninsula of Freetown, hosted a special celebration on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to mark the 160th anniversary of the Spiritan Mission’s presence in Sierra Leone. The event commemorated the enduring legacy of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit and brought together key dignitaries,…
The President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, has addressed growing apprehensions surrounding potential unrest in the nation. In a statement posted on Facebook, Nasralla emphasized the critical role of journalists during this period of heightened security. He underscored the importance of responsible journalism, especially amidst the escalating concerns. “As…