U.S. Development Finance Corporation Initiates $412 Million Gas Power Plant Project in Sierra Leone

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The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) Deputy CEO, Nisha Biswal, attended a groundbreaking ceremony today for the Nant Energy Project, which aims to nearly double Sierra Leone’s energy capacity and enhance its attractiveness for external investment. Formerly known as the Western Area Power Generation Project, this will be Sierra Leone’s first gas-to-power plant, addressing…

ECOWAS Delegation Arrives in Sierra Leone to Oversee National Unity Agreement

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A joint mission from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) has arrived in Sierra Leone. This visit follows the signing of the “Agreement for National Unity” between the Government of Sierra Leone and the All Peoples Congress…

‘KUSH’: the crisis Sierra Leone can’t ignore

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There is no telling what could happen next, however the campaign against Kush has gathered steam on social media and on the ground. But the lack of central leadership means mob justice is on the rise against addicts and alleged dealers across several communities. The question for many is, how bad does this Kush crisis have to get, before it gets better?

Gruesome accident leaves Coach dead and players injured

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By Mohamed Toby Kargbo and Reginal Brian Sawyerr A gruesome road accident has left Ports Authority Football Club shaken, after the team bus was involved in an accident on their way to Kenema on Tuesday evening. Head Coach, Lamin Bangura was pronounced dead by medics upon arrival at the hospital given the extent of the…

Sierra Leonean woman arrested with Cocaine in India

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By Hafsatu Z Bangura Mumbai’s DRI has arrested a Female Passenger From Sierra Leone with ₹19.79 Cr worth of cocaine said to be concealed in some toiletries. In a recent case, based on Intelligence developed by DRI, one female passenger of Sierra Leone nationality who came from Nairobi to Mumbai on March 24 was apprehended…

“This is my last album” Kontri Boss

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By Big Daddy Edward Wright, who is popularly known as Kontri Boss, has formally announced his departure from the music scene in Sierra Leone. He said his current album, Rebirth is the last he one. In a post on his Facebook wall, he said his decision is based on the lack of support in the…

Ray Boy emerges as Rap Rampage winner

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By: Big Daddy Edward Macarthy who is popularly know as Ray Boy Blu has emerged as the winner of the Rap Rampage Cypher Season 1. Ray won with less than 1% of the all the combined scores, beating 6 other finalists to the 100million grand prize. The competition which has gone on for over six…

“We don’t have an entertainment industry in Sierra Leone,” King Fisher

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By: Edward Caulker Renowned Sierra Leonean Producer and record label owner, King Fisher has said the entertainment sector in Sierra Leone does not have the necessary standards to be called an “Industry”. Fisher was speaking during Ent. Review on Epic Radio. Fisher who is the owner of Body Guard studio has been a major player…

Local Govt. Minister encourages councils to be open to scrutiny

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By Edward Caulker The Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Tamba Lamina has encouraged local councils to be open to scrutiny. Lamina was speaking during the launch of a tracker to track development in six local councils in the country. The initiative is part of an ongoing project known as Building Accountability System through…

Epic Radio wins big at SLAJ Awards

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By Iris Bangura The country’s leading station, Epic Radio won big at the SLAJ Media Awards last weekend, bringing home three awards from several categories. General Manager and host of the Epic Morning Show, Mohamed Jaward Nyallay won two awards; Best Radio Presenter and Best Reporting on the June 24 Elections. Epic Radio won the…