By Edward Dictionary Caulker When Alhaji Sheik Mohamed Omodu Kamara, better known as Jagaban, announced plans to launch Sierra Leone’s first motorcycle assembly plant, the news sparked excitement. Branded the Jagaban Okada, the initiative promised affordable motorbikes, new jobs, and a bold step toward local industrialization. For many citizens, it felt like a much-needed breath…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker A letter dated 11th August 2025 has blown the lid off what many thought was a serene and dignified judiciary in Sierra Leone. At the heart of it lies a standoff between two of the most senior figures in the temple of justice: The Hon. Mr. Justice Allan B. Halloway, Justice…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker The Western Area was thrown into a storm of speculation last week when a document surfaced on social media, allegedly from the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, listing twelve villages said to be “qualified to stand alone” as separate localities. The document, which spread rapidly across WhatsApp and Facebook…
Kingho Mining Company, a subsidiary of Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG), has disbursed a total of NLe 1,810,203 in surface rent to Sambaia and Dansogoia Chiefdoms in Tonkolili District. The payments, made under the Mines and Minerals Act of 2009, were presented at separate ceremonies in the two chiefdoms. Sambaia Chiefdom received NLe 1,010,845 while…
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) Eastern Region Command has commenced the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras across Kenema City as part of efforts to strengthen public safety and crime prevention. The exercise, led by Assistant Inspector General (AIG) East, Moses Francis Tower, follows the recent distribution of 15 CCTV units by Inspector General of…
The Parliamentary Committee on Transparency and Accountability has wrapped up a four-day nationwide oversight mission into local councils, raising red flags over financial irregularities, procurement breaches, and delayed government allocations that continue to undermine service delivery. From August 18 to 21, the Committee, chaired by Hon. Ambross Maada Lebby, engaged 18 councils including Kambia, Port…
The Ministry of Youth Affairs (MOYA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding opportunities for young people in Sierra Leone. The agreement, signed in Freetown, seeks to promote skills development, entrepreneurship, and access to sustainable employment for youth across the country. It also places emphasis…
By: Sorie Sesay Activa International Insurance Company, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Sierra Leone Insurance Commission (SLICOM), the European Union, and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), has launched the second edition of its Weather Index Insurance product aimed at strengthening climate resilience and boosting agricultural productivity in…
By: James Kamara-Manneh The Young Women Development Forum (YWDF) last week took part in a consultative meeting convened by the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Freetown. The session brought together stakeholders to review and provide input on a draft concept for National Unity…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone’s promising swimming sensation, Peter J. Bewie, popularly known as PJ Baby Dolphin, has arrived safely in Otopeni, Romania, ahead of the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championship Bewie, who flew in from the United States, is the first of Sierra Leone’s delegation to land for the global event. He…
