An alarming wave of armed robberies across Bo City has sparked outrage and deepening mistrust in the Sierra Leone Police, as residents accuse law enforcement of failing to protect lives and property. Over the past few weeks, communities including Torwama, Kandeh Town, Joe Town, Lewabu, Mendewa, and Shelmigo have reported a spike in night-time break-ins….
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), has launched a two-day training workshop to promote ethical conduct and transparency within law enforcement agencies. The event, themed “Mainstreaming Integrity in the Operations of Law Enforcement Agencies,” is taking place at the Police Wives Association Multi-Purpose Hall in Kingtom. The workshop brings…
By: Theresa Thomas In a bold move to overhaul Sierra Leone’s rural transportation network, prominent APC politician and businessman Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara popularly known as Jagaban has sealed a major bus procurement deal with China’s renowned manufacturer, Golden Dragon. The agreement, finalized during Jagaban’s official business tour to the People’s Republic of China,…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker A Producer’s Reflection: When the Questions Hit Home As I sat in the dimly lit SLIK TV production room on a quiet Sunday morning, listening to The Brutally Frank Show, I couldn’t help but feel uneasy. Melvin Mansaray and James Fortune were in spirited conversation with Sylvanus Blake, Public Relations Officer…
By Theresa Thomas Businessman and APC political figure Sheik Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, widely known as “Jagaban,” has unveiled plans to roll out a new line of locally-assembled motorbikes Jagaban Okada in a bid to create jobs and ease transport challenges across Sierra Leone. The initiative, announced during Kamara’s recent visit to China for supply…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker, Sports Analyst As the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) heads into its hotly anticipated Elective Congress on August 2, 2025, the road to the ballot box has revealed both commendable strides and bitter controversies. From disqualifications of high-profile candidates to swirling allegations and the tightening of ethical standards, this year’s electoral…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker In democratic societies, politics is ideally a sacred call to serve, an opportunity to lead with vision and selflessness, and a platform to engineer social transformation. However, in Sierra Leone today, a sobering question is being asked with increasing urgency in every corner of society—from bustling street corners to student campuses,…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker In every bustling market corner and along the crowded streets of Freetown and other urban centers, one sight remains heartbreakingly consistent: persons with disabilities (PWDs) sitting by the roadside, hands outstretched, relying on the charity of strangers. For many, it’s an everyday scene, absorbed into the rhythm of the city. But…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially submitted the 2025 National Primary School Examination (NPSE) results to the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), nearly a month earlier than last year’s release. The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) Conrad Sackey said on live TV broadcast that a total of…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker In a progressive step toward child protection, Sierra Leone’s Child Rights Act 2025 has been celebrated for modernizing the country’s legislative landscape in favour of its youngest citizens. With commendable provisions on education, health, juvenile justice, and the rights of children with disabilities, the Act positions Sierra Leone as responsive to…
