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…
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…
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 As the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) gears up for its much-anticipated internal elections, one of the most watched and potentially pivotal contests is the race for National Deputy Chairman. Two prominent aspirants have emerged at the center of this political duel: Hon. Veronica Kadie Sesay, a veteran parliamentarian with decades…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker A Producer’s Reflection As I sat behind the console in SLIK TV’s buzzing production room last zSunday, monitoring the lively exchange between Melvin Mansaray and SLPP National Publicity aspirant Munir Lansana on The Brutally Frank Show, my mind drifted beyond the immediate headlines. Beneath the surface of their arguments lay a…
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…
