Fatima Bah, daughter of Sierra Leone’s Peace Ambassador Alhaji Amadu Bah, widely known as Boss La, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the top position at the prestigious Meapa Gymnastics Championship. Her outstanding performance not only highlights her exceptional talent but also underscores her dedication and perseverance in the competitive world of gymnastics. The…
Haja Nema, a woman from Sierra Leone, has taken to Facebook to share her distressing experience involving an alleged scam related to the Hajj pilgrimage. According to her account, she and her companions were defrauded of $11,000 by individuals identified as Alhaji TS Bangura, his wife Fatmata TS Bangura, and Sulaiman Barrie. The alleged scam…
During the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sierra Leone Bar Association in Kenema, Victor Idrissa Lansana, Vice Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone, emphasized the government’s obligation towards national development. He highlighted both international and constitutional duties, urging adherence to Sections 5(2)(b) and 13 of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone….
The Minister of Health and Sanitation, Dr. Austin Demby, has broken ground for the construction of a new Faculty of Basic Sciences at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) in Kossoh Town, Freetown. This project underscores the government’s commitment to advancing medical education, research, and quality patient care. The initiative is being…
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…
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…
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…