By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The Sierra Leone Aquatics is all set to make a splash with its upcoming Open Water Swimming Championships on Saturday, 20th July 2024. This event marks a significant milestone in the country’s growing enthusiasm for aquatic sports and promises to be an exhilarating day for both participants and spectators. The…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker At the weekly Government Press Conference on Tuesday, July 17, 2024, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, the Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security, announced a transformative shift within the Ministry of Labour. The conference, hosted by the Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, outlined ambitious goals aligned with the President’s…
By: Fatima Muhammad Mercury Online Betting continues to thrive as a top choice for betting enthusiasts in Sierra Leone, offering a diverse range of sports betting options including football and basketball. Known for its competitive odds and user-friendly interface accessible on both desktop and mobile platforms, Mercury also caters to its users with attractive bonuses…
A twelve-person jury has delivered a guilty verdict against Amadu Koita Makalo and eleven others accused of plotting to overthrow the Sierra Leone government on November 26, 2023. The group, which includes former police and correctional officers, faced charges of treason, misprision of treason, harboring, aiding, and abetting the enemy. The trial was presided over…
Prominent member of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Kadiru Kaikai, has issued a heartfelt apology following controversial remarks he made concerning the 2028 presidential elections. The apology follows the release of a viral video in which Kaikai, speaking in Krio, threatened violence if he was not chosen as the party’s flag bearer. His statement,…
Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh recently visited Kambia District to monitor trade at the Guinea border and assess the progress of the Feed Salone Farms initiative. During his visit, Dr. Sengeh joined First Lady Fatima Bio, district chairmen, and national officers of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) at a governance and service delivery…
BBC’s Umaru Fofona reports that a building located at SS Camp in the hills above Freetown tragically collapsed last night during heavy downpours. Community volunteers worked tirelessly through the night, using their bare hands in a desperate attempt to rescue those trapped under the rubble. Their efforts continue this morning with the support of an…
By: John Lamin Alpha (BigDadi English) SAMZA, a household name in the Sierra Leonean music industry, has given his fellow rappers a week to get back to him or else he will drop “The Conversations” and focus on more important things. This ultimatum followed a post on his official Facebook page where he declared that,…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), addressed the importance of domestic borrowing for African governments during his keynote speech at the Africa Economic Symposium (AES) in Rabat, Morocco. Under the theme “Fostering Africa’s Economic Transformation through Innovative Financing,” Selassie pointed out the limitations…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker The Ministry of Finance has announced Sierra Leone’s budget plan for 2025, projecting total expenditures and borrowing to reach SLe 35.8 billion. This is a significant increase from the estimated SLe 27.3 billion expenditure in 2024, underscoring the government’s dedication to driving national development. According to the Budget Call Circular, the…
