Newly elected President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, arrived in Freetown on a swift visit to meet with Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio. The visit, which underscores the long-standing diplomatic ties between the two West African nations, aims to foster stronger bilateral relations. While details of their discussions remain undisclosed, sources indicate that the…
Freetown Terminal Limited (FTL), a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), marked its annual Solidarity Day with a significant philanthropic gesture, donating 100 benches and desks to Aberdeen Municipal Junior Secondary School on Friday, March 14, 2025. The donation aims to address the school’s pressing need for classroom furniture and enhance the learning environment for…
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has addressed concerns over pupils unable to register for upcoming examinations, attributing the issue to schools’ failure to comply with registration requirements. In a statement released today, the ministry confirmed that school leaders were repeatedly instructed to upload pupils’ Continuous Assessment Scores (CASS) before the West…
By: Osman Marah Inspector General of Police (IGP) Fayia Sellu has launched a national tour to reform the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), shifting its approach from a “Force” to a “Service.” As part of the initiative, he visited Kenema, Kailahun, and Daru on March 13, 2025, to engage stakeholders and promote a community-centered policing model….
The government has vowed to dismantle a cement cartel accused of manipulating prices and creating artificial scarcity to exploit consumers, a senior Trade and Industry Ministry official told Global Times on Sunday. The official revealed that some cement importers are deliberately inflating prices, with wholesale rates ranging from Le160 to Le165 per bag—significantly above the…
A tragic accident in Kambia has left one dead and another seriously injured after an electricity pole collapsed during maintenance work. The incident occurred on Friday, March 14, 2025, involving two employees of CL Group Limited, a company contracted by the Ministry of Energy. The deceased, identified as Abu Kamara, lost his life when the…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker In a swift and unexpected move, His Excellency Brigadier (Rtd) Dr. Julius Maada Bio dismissed three top government officials on Monday, including Mohamed Orman Bangura, the Minister of Youth Affairs. The sackings, confirmed in an official notice from State House, also affected Moriba Koroma, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, and Ahmed…
In a significant cabinet reshuffle, President Julius Maada Bio has dismissed Youth Minister Mohamed Orman Bangura, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Moriba Koroma, and Mohamed Saybom Kanu, Managing Director of the Sierra Leone Shipping Company. This move underscores the administration’s commitment to accountability and effective governance. While the specific reasons for these dismissals have not…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker Guinness World Records has officially recognized Mary Yei Yongai from Sierra Leone as the new record holder for the most cosmetic makeovers completed by a single artist in 24 hours. The announcement, made on Sunday, March 16, via the organization’s social media platforms, confirmed that Yongai successfully completed 111 cosmetic makeovers,…
By Osman Marah The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL), through the Ministry of Health (MoH), has launched the country’s first Mental Health Champions Network to strengthen advocacy and policy reforms on mental health. The initiative, introduced at the Bank Complex in Freetown, brings together 27 individuals recognized for their contributions to youth development and commitment…
