Written By: John Lamin Alpha (BigDadi English) Bob Marley and 2Pac were successful musicians who never won a Grammy. Let Sierra Leonean musicians breathe! Sierra Leone, wake up. Struggling Sierra Leonean artist Emmerson Bockarie, popularly known as Emmerson, is unhappy with the local celebration of international artists for filling venues like the O2 Arena and…
By: Fatima Muhammad On July 5, 2024, the Sierra Leone Parliament passed a landmark legislation, the Criminal Procedure Act 2024, signaling the end of the jury system in the country’s criminal trials. This marks a pivotal shift in the nation’s judicial landscape. Previously, juries, comprised of members of the public, held the authority to determine…
Written By: Edward Dictionary Caulker Director of Crime Services at the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), Joseph Abraham Lahai recently announced a strategic shift towards intelligence-led operations in combating narcotics, particularly kush. This new approach was unveiled during a routine police press briefing at the Sierra Leone Police Headquarters on George Street, Freetown, on Monday, July…
Written By: Edward Dictionary Caulker The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, in collaboration with various partners including the Ministry of Information and Civic Education and the UN in Sierra Leone, hosted a nationwide town hall meeting on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Freetown City Council Auditorium. The event focused on addressing the pressing…
Written By: Edward Dictionary Caulker On Thursday, July 4, 2024, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio delivered a comprehensive overview of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Government’s achievements in its first 360 days in office at State House. Titled “Consolidating the Gains: A 360-Day Accelerated Delivery,” the presentation highlighted advancements across the Legislative, Judiciary, and…
Written By: Edward Dictionary Caulker On Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, Deputy Minister of Transport and Aviation Rex Bhonapha presented the Concession Agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone and the Gento Group of Companies to Parliament. The agreement outlines plans for a seaport development encompassing design, financing, construction, and operation on Banana Island’s Dublin and…
Acting Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Nicolas C. Browne-Marke, hosted the executive of the Sierra Leone Bar Association at the Main Law Courts Building in Freetown. Hon. Justice Browne-Marke urged the President of the Sierra Leone Bar Association, Madam Tuma Adama Jabbi, and her executive to reach out to all factions following contentions regarding the outcome…
President Julius Maada Bio announced that he has received an update from the Economic Management Team (EMT) on the state of the economy, prospects, and partner engagement for the first half of 2024. The report highlights significant improvements in key economic indicators. According to President Bio, Sierra Leone has experienced an 18% reduction in inflation…
Bo City Council has officially announced the list of successful applicants for the Youth Climate Action Fund micro grant, a sponsorship from Bloomberg Philanthropies to 101 cities worldwide, including Bo City in Sierra Leone. The fund aims to support youth-led climate change solutions in the city to create a positive impact. Project Manager Samuel Hinga…
If the All People’s Congress (APC) could be in power for over 20 years uninterruptedly, like the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa since April 1994, or the People’s Action Party (PAP) in Singapore since 1959, then it is equally possible for the APC to remain in opposition for many years if it fails…
