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…
Sierra Leone’s Men’s U-19 Cricket team is gearing up to kick off their campaign in the ICC Men’s U-19 Cricket World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier in Tanzania. Their opener is against Rwanda on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Following their initial match, Sierra Leone will face Malawi on August 5, 2024, and then take on…
The Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE), supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Plan International, and New York University, hosted a significant two-day regional consultation for the Western Area from July 17th to 18th, 2024. The event took place at the New Brookfields Hotel Conference Hall on Jomo Kenyatta Road in Freetown….
Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh met with the Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs and Freetown City Council (FCC) officials to discuss how the central government can enhance service delivery for Local Councils. FCC Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyer highlighted the rapid growth in service delivery, mentioning the Kingtom Treatment Plant’s waste management and transformation…
By : Aminata Kamara In a recent interview with Francess Sesay of Slik Television, Lawyer Sorie Sengeh Marah voiced strong objections to the removal of the jury system in Sierra Leone. Marah argued that abolishing the jury system undermines the presumption of innocence for accused persons. He emphasized that the jury system was initially implemented…
By:Iris Aminata Bangura Connaught Hospital, one of the leading hospitals in the country, has gained full accreditation from the West African College of Surgeons to train specialists in General Surgery and Urology. Additionally, it has received partial accreditation for the training of consultants and fellows. Dr. Mark Kapuwa, the Hospital Care Manager at Connaught Hospital,…
By: Iris Aminata Bangura Mrs. Lara Taylor-Pearce, the former Auditor General of Sierra Leone, has addressed her suspension from office in November 2021, breaking her silence on recent allegations. In a detailed statement, Taylor-Pearce reaffirmed her commitment to professional integrity and accountability throughout her career. Taylor-Pearce began her career at KPMG Peat Marwick in September…
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, together with Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, recently enlightened community leaders and stakeholders from Regent and Bathurst on environmental conservation through eco-tourism initiatives, part of July’s Environmental Awareness for Eco-tourism month under the Tourism for All Campaign. The event focused on promoting sustainable eco-tourism practices and stressing the shared responsibility…