By Iris Aminata Bangura The Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Kenyeh Barlay has said the new development plan will focus on the Big 5 game changers of President Julius Maada Bio’s government. Madam Barlay said so during the weekly government press briefing on Tuesday, 16th January. As part of her remarks, she said a…
By Reginald Brian O. Sawyerr Sierra Leone Aquatics formerly known as Swimming federation paid a courtesy call on the National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association Sierra Leone (NOC/CGA) headquarters on the 16th January 2024. The delegation consisting of 9 members including the President Mohamed Turay, Secretary General Abdul Turay, Public Relations Officer Reginald Brian…
By Iris Aminata Bangura Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah has urged the public to go about their normal business on Wednesday. His reassurances come in the wake of talks about a possible protest on Wednesday morning to coincide with the court date of former President, Ernest Bai Koroma. In a usual government…
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay The United States Embassy in Freetown, has dispelled rumors that Secretary of State could be on his way to Sierra Leone later this month. Public Affairs Officer at the Embassy, Sarah Van Horne told Epic Radio in an email that Blinken is not coming anytime in the near future. “Secretary of…
By Iris Bangura Leader of the opposition All Peoples Congress in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo has called on the Clerk of Parliament to step aside whiles corruption investigations against him and his wife continue. “I am shocked at the revelations of abuse of office by the Clerk of Parl. The repayment at ACC indicates an…
By Theresa Thomas (Terez) Music super star, Pitwizzy has apologized to Anita and all fans following his behavior against Anita on Live TV. Wizzy assaulted Anita in the House of Stars reality TV show, to the outrage and surprise of many. The musician has since come under enormous criticism for attempting to force himself on…
Sierra Leone’s Entertainment Ambassador, Amara Dennis Turay, popularly known as Kao Denero has said they are committed to working with the Ministry of Tourism to push entertainment foreword in the country. Kao was speaking on behalf of his executive members and other entertainers who formed a delegation to visit the Ministry last week. The engagement…
By Iris Aminata Bangura The Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated an investigation into corruption allegations surrounding Hon. Paran Umarr Tarawally, the clerk of parliament, and his wife, Mrs. Abibatu Tarawally. The commission is probing accusations that the clerk of parliament irregularly employed his wife without following due process. Further, concerns have been raised regarding Mrs. Abibatu…
By: Reginald Brian O. Sawyerr Mighty Blackpool and Real Republicans played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday, January 13 at the MK3 Arena in Western Rural. Skipper Mohamed A. Conteh nodded in a cross in the 15th minute of play from midfielder, Bureh G. Koroma from a corner kick. The old rivalry between the two…
By Hafsatu Z Bangura The Magistrate court could be set to examine the medical leave application that have been filed on behalf of former President Ernest Bai Koroma. Koroma is facing four count charges bordering on treason in relation to the November 26 coup attempt in Sierra Leone. Lawyers of the former President has insisted…
