By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr In a strategic move aimed at turning around their faltering campaign, Bai Bureh Warriors FC has appointed Francis Zappa Koroma as their new head coach. The announcement comes as the Port Loko-based club struggles in the ongoing Leone Rock Premier League, with only one win, four draws, and five defeats…
By: Osman Marrah The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in collaboration with the World Food Program (WFP), has commenced a three-week tactical driving training for United Nations (UN) drivers at the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy (SILEA) in Hastings, Freetown. The program aims to enhance drivers’ skills in defensive and tactical driving, aligning with…
By Osman Marrah Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has engaged with executives from Elcome International LLC to discuss expanding internet access and advocating for social media monetization in the country. The meeting is part of the government’s broader agenda to enhance digital transformation and connectivity for its citizens. Dr. Sengeh emphasized the…
By: Sorie Sesay The National Commission for People with Disabilities, in collaboration with Mobility Sierra Leone, has distributed 200 mobility carts to people with disabilities across the country. Many of the beneficiaries have faced challenges in moving from one place to another, making daily activities difficult. Speaking at the distribution event, the Chairman of the…
Six military personnel have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after being found guilty of engaging in subversive activities aimed at toppling President Julius Maada Bio. The convictions, handed down by a Court Martial on February 12, 2025, come after two failed attempts to overthrow the government in 2023. The first attempt, foiled on July…
The Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) has introduced the Instant Payment Service under the National Payment Switch to enhance financial transaction efficiency in the country. The service, which enables real-time money transfers between banks and mobile money platforms, will be officially launched on Thursday, February 13, 2025, by Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh. According…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has concluded a two-day strategic planning meeting aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity for the 2025 planting season under the Feed Salone initiative. The meeting, held on February 10-11 at the Youyi Building in Freetown, brought together District Agriculture Officers (DAOs) and Project Managers to review 2024 progress…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr American goalkeeper Bill Hamid has publicly endorsed former Sierra Leone international Christian Caulker for a coaching role with the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). Hamid, who currently plays for Miami FC in the USL Championship, voiced his support on Instagram after Caulker shared a video of himself training young goalkeepers…
President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., President of Liberia, in recognition of his military leadership and contributions to regional peace. The honor was bestowed during Liberia’s 68th Armed Forces Day celebration at the Barclay Training Centre in Monrovia. President…
The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has praised the smooth conduct of its recent internal elections while condemning reports of violence in some areas. In a press statement on February 9, 2025, the ruling party expressed appreciation for the participation of its members and stakeholders, reaffirming its commitment to democracy and internal unity. The SLPP…
