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…
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…
Backed by support from the Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Authority, the Sierra Leone National Amputee Football Team has set off on a significant journey from Freetown International Airport to Egypt. Their destination? The African Amputee Football Nations Cup 2024, where they aim to compete at the highest level. Abraham J. Bangura, the…
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Bio, convened with a technical committee on May 13th to deliberate on the proposed “Prohibition of Early Child Marriage Bill.” Comprising government officials, parliamentarians, child rights advocates, and law enforcement representatives, the committee aims to refine the bill before its submission to parliament. The scourge of early marriage persists…
During a recent interview on 98.1 radio, US Ambassador Bryan David Hunt shared his perspective on the possibility of a rerun of elections, sparking a flurry of debates and concerns among the public. When asked about the likelihood of a rerun, Ambassador Hunt was firm, stating that such a course of action was not feasible….