In a significant move within the energy sector, the Office of the President has announced the immediate dissolution of the boards of directors for both the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) and the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC). This decision, effective immediately, marks a notable shift in the governance structure of two key…
Hon. Sengepoh Soloman Thomas Emerges as Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament In a decisive fourth round of voting held in Freetown on Thursday, 2nd May, 2024, Hon. Sengepoh Soloman Thomas clinched the esteemed position of Speaker of the Parliament of Sierra Leone. His victory, with a commanding 128 votes, solidified his leadership in the parliamentary…
Renowned journalist and media mogul, Umaru Fofona, has issued a cautionary statement against the concentration of political power within a single district in Sierra Leone. Expressing his views on Facebook, Fofona highlighted the significance of diversity in the country’s leadership composition, particularly in light of the impending election for key parliamentary positions. With the Parliament…
President Julius Maada Bio has officially invited Dr. Samura Kamara to partake in a National Unity and Peace Dialogue scheduled for Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, at State House. The invitation, conveyed via formal correspondence, delineates the meeting’s objective, emphasizing key issues regarding the ongoing activities of the Tripartite Committee, particularly Resolution (3) of the Agreement…
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu, embarked on an impromptu visit to the Police Hospital at Kingtom, showcasing his unwavering dedication to the well-being of police personnel. This visit, coinciding with International Labour Day on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, was aimed at evaluating the medical services provided to police officers and ensuring…
Sierra Leone is going through a very serious drug crisis, and it has been ongoing for a while now. The most recent data from the country’s only Psychiatric facility, the Kissy Psychiatric Hospital shows that over 1,700 patients were admitted in the facility just for Kush related effects in 2023. Patients admission numbers for general drug…
By: Iris Bangura Minister of Energy standing over the “damaged” transformer Director of Communications at the Electricity Distributions and Supply Authority, Sahr Nepor has said bandits are the current cause of the electricity challenges Freetown is facing. Speaking to the Epic Morning show, Nepor said they have been preparing to give adequate electricity during December…