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…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The Sierra Leone national football team, Leone Stars, has landed in Monrovia ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. The delegation, consisting of players, technical staff, and officials, touched down in the Liberian capital over the weekend, fully focused on securing vital points in their quest for a…
Yulisa Ahmadu, Sierra Leone’s Presidential Youth Envoy, has been suspended for six months following serious allegations of fraud, bribery, and institutional misrepresentation, according to an official letter from the Ministry of Youth Affairs. The suspension, effective from January 6 to July 6, 2025, comes amid accusations that Ahmadu orchestrated fraudulent overseas trips and visa schemes,…
By Mohamed Toby Kargbo For the first time in recent history, Sierra Leone’s national football team, Leone Stars, will feature more home-based players than foreign-based ones in their squad. Newly appointed head coach Mohamed Kallon has named 18 locally-based players in his final selection for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Guinea Bissau…
In a rapidly developing diplomatic situation, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Kabba, has summoned U.S. Ambassador Bryan Hunt to a meeting scheduled for today, March 17, 2025. The summons comes in response to reports that Sierra Leone is among 43 countries potentially facing new U.S. visa restrictions or travel bans….
