US Ambassador Bryan Hunt has expressed his pleasure and extended congratulations to President Julius Maada Bio for the significant progress achieved by the Tripartite Committee. During a recent update session, Ambassador Hunt highlighted the commission’s impressive accomplishments and the national unity evident in its work. The Tripartite Committee, established to address critical national issues and…
Sierra Leone’s Transparency and Accountability Committee, led by Chief Whip Hon. Dickson Momoh Rogers, has demanded that the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) office in Pujehun District account for millions of leones spent without proper documentation. The committee’s findings revealed that approximately 30 million old leones were withdrawn from the bank without…
On Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, Dr. T. Abubakar Bangura, Director of Sierra Leone Law School, testified before Magistrate Santigie Bangura in a case involving an alleged murder plot against him. As the complainant in this high-profile trial, Dr. Bangura made significant statements during cross-examination by Defense Counsel Charles Pujeh, who represents the accused. Dr. Bangura…
Sierra Leone’s Peace Ambassador, Alhaji Amadu Bah, also known as Boss LA, recently conducted a significant diplomatic visit to the Chinese Embassy in Freetown, the nation’s capital. During his visit, he met with Minister-counsellor Mr. Zhangdianbin and Political Director Mr. Liuwei, where they engaged in constructive discussions on strengthening ties between Sierra Leone and China….
In a national address, Dr. Samura Matthew Wilson Kamara, presidential candidate of the All Peoples Congress (APC), updated the nation on the Cross-Party Agreement for National Unity, co-signed by the APC and the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) government. This agreement aims to restore democracy after the contentious June 24, 2023, elections. Dr. Kamara greeted…
The National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) executed a raid on the Lake Sophon Mining area in Koinadugu District, Diang Chiefdom, led by Executive Director Mr. Thomas Faya Kamara, Deputy Mr. Dwight Sheriff, and their team, supported by security forces. This operation aimed to stop illegal mining activities threatening the lake, a vital national protected area….
Sierra Rutile Holdings Limited (ASX: SRX) has issued a press release regarding a tragic incident at its subsidiary, Sierra Rutile Limited (SRL), resulting in the death of a worker at the Area 1 operations on June 18, 2024. The Managing Director and CEO of SRL, Theuns de Bruyn, conveyed the company’s heartfelt condolences: “On behalf…
Representatives of the Body of Christ in Sierra Leone have issued an urgent notice, calling on Christians nationwide to engage in a dedicated period of prayer from Wednesday, June 19, to Friday, June 21, 2024. This call comes as the country faces numerous challenges, and Christian leaders are urging believers to seek divine intervention for…
President Julius Maada Bio announced yesterday that he has received a comprehensive update on the ongoing work of the Independent Cross-party Committee on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review. This committee, established to assess and propose improvements to the country’s electoral processes, has made notable strides in its mission. President Bio expressed his deep gratitude…
In a disturbing incident in Mosorie village, Bai Largoh section, Kori Chiefdom, Moyamba District, violence erupted on the evening of June 18, 2024, over accusations of firewood theft. Musa Tarawally and Saidu Both reportedly attacked Jonathan Foi Jongopi at approximately 6:45 PM. According to witnesses, Jonathan was brutally assaulted, sustaining severe head injuries from a…