The National Youth Service (NYS) has reopened its application portal for the seventh batch on June 15, 2024. This initiative aims to support youth empowerment and employment by inviting graduates to apply for recruitment, training, and deployment in December 2024/25. The NYS program targets young Sierra Leonean graduates aged 18 to 35, equipping them with…
Rainbo Initiative has released its 2023 Annual Report on the Fight Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The report documents that 2,763 survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) sought refuge in various centers across Sierra Leone. Of these, 2,743 were female survivors, with monthly figures ranging from 164 to 289. Male survivors, though fewer, totaled 20 cases…
Citizens in southern Sierra Leone are raising alarms about the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA)’s inadequate efforts to inform the public about the impending deadline to obtain national identification cards. Abdulai J. Sillah, a prominent civil society activist, expressed deep disappointment with NCRA’s perceived neglect in raising awareness about this crucial national initiative. “The NCRA…
Orange Sierra Leone has announced the successful completion of repairs on the ACE (Africa Coast to Europe) submarine cable, marking a crucial milestone in restoring and enhancing international telecommunications connectivity. The ACE cable, a vital link in global communication infrastructure, recently underwent comprehensive repairs to address operational challenges, with Orange partnering closely with Zoodlabs to…
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 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 The committee’s findings revealed that approximately 30 million old leones were withdrawn from the bank without…
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…
The Bank of Sierra Leone has issued a public notice warning citizens about scammers. According to the notice, the Bank has become aware of WhatsApp group postings in Sierra Leone encouraging members to join a group for online foreign currency trading. The Bank cited sections of the Financial Services Act, urging the public to exercise…
A man identified as Mohamed Habib Bawoh was arrested around 5:00 am on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in possession of a locally made pistol, two single-barrel cartridges, and a knife. Bawoh, a resident of 24 Dama Road, was apprehended at the Dama Road checkpoint in Kenema during a routine search. The checkpoint officers discovered the…
Recent scrutiny by the Public Accounts Committee has highlighted concerns over Sierra Leone Commercial Bank’s (SLCB) loan practices, particularly regarding politically exposed persons (PEPs). An audit revealed loans totaling SLE 41,448,000 disbursed to PEPs by December 31, 2022, without clear policies in place. In response, Victor Thomas Biandoma, Esq., SLCB’s Director of Corporate Affairs, defended…
