By Edward Dictionary Caulker Whilst listening to James Fortune’s in-depth analysis of the Lungi Ferry saga during the Deep Dive Monologue on Epic Radio, I, serving as producer, jotted down the most striking points he raised. His presentation was layered with both authority and frustration, sentiments that were echoed by callers who phoned in to…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker In his address at the State Opening of the Third Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic of Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio laid out a sweeping vision one filled with achievements, promises, and projections designed to showcase his government’s progress and future direction. With characteristic poise and…
By: Osman Marah In a bold move aimed at reshaping Sierra Leone’s political landscape, Speaker of Parliament Hon. Sengepoh Solomon Thomas has proposed a power-sharing system of governance as part of the on-going constitutional review process. Speaking during a parliamentary session, Hon. Thomas recommended the adoption of a model in which political parties would be…
Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Colonel (Retired) Muana Brima Massaquoi, has paid tribute to the fallen heroes of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) during a commemorative reception marking the 80th Anniversary of the founding of the PLA. Speaking at the Chinese Embassy in Freetown, Colonel Massaquoi described the PLA as an embodiment of…
Authored by: Marion Precious George The demolition of the vital bridge at Hill Station Back of Old School in Freetown, Sierra Leone, has left thousands of residents in distress, cutting off access to key areas including Hill Top, South Ridge, and the American Embassy. While local authorities insist the bridge was a “death trap” requiring…
Authored by: Marion Precious George At an age when most girls are dreaming of school and play, Rugiatu Neneh Turay was held down in a dimly lit hut, her body violated in the name of tradition. As blood soaked the earth beneath her, she made a silent vow: No girl would endure this pain if…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu, who also serves as Chairman of the West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO), has announced a strategic plan to reactivate all dormant sub-committees under WAPCCO, in a bid to strengthen policing cooperation and coordination across West Africa. The announcement comes as the Sierra Leone Police (SLP)…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker Despite its abundance of talent and cultural richness, Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry continues to battle stagnation, neglect, and underdevelopment. The pressing question many creatives and observers are now asking is: What’s really holding the industry back? Is it merely a lack of support or is there a deeper, more entrenched issue…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker The recently concluded Elective Congress of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has yet again unearthed deep-rooted legal and procedural uncertainties within the governance framework of football in Sierra Leone. Central to the debate this time is the interpretation and application of Article 37, specifically subsections 3 and 5, of the…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker The political winds in Sierra Leone are shifting once again, as the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) wraps up its national delegate’s conference with a new executive leadership in place. The outcome signals a strategic pivot one that favours youth, assertiveness, and political boldness. Names like Moses Mambu, Batilo Songa, and…
