In a leaked letter addressed to the judiciary, the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has expressed significant concerns over delays in expediting a crucial judicial review matter before the High Court of Sierra Leone. The letter, penned by CHRDI, a prominent advocacy organization, underscores the critical importance of upholding the rule of…
By: Alfie Barrie During the Presidential town hall meeting organized by the Ministry of Information and Civil Education at the Bintumani International Conference Center on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, His Excellency Rtd. Brigadier Dr. Julius Maada Bio expressed deep concerns about the numerous challenges plaguing the energy sector, despite significant investments. The President emphasised the…
QNET, a 26-year-old global direct selling company focused on lifestyle and wellness, has addressed a news item published in Daybreak Newspaper on June 25th, 2024, titled “QNET Staff Dragged for Fraud.” The article alleges that an individual named Alie Mohammed Conteh, charged with conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money by false pretense, is an employee…
By: Reginald Brian O. Sawyerr At the Ocean Champions 2024 Open Water Swimming Championships held at the Freetown Aqua Sports Club, Sierra Leone Aquatics President Mohamed Abdul Turay expressed his gratitude to the swimmers and coaches. He praised the event as a highly competitive one, exclaiming, “Today again, the water has spoken for itself!” He…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker One of the slogans of President Bio’s campaign is “Paopa Salone for betteh,” a creole expression meaning “By force Sierra Leone must grow”. Entertainers and media practitioners eagerly anticipate the impact of President Bio’s second term on Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry, hoping for dedicated attention to its development. Since assuming office…
The US Embassy in Freetown has announced significant changes to its visa appointment scheduling system. Effective August 16, applicants will no longer use the current UStraveldocs platform to schedule their visa appointments. Instead, a new platform will be implemented to streamline the process and enhance the user experience. In preparation for this transition, the Embassy…
By Iris Aminata Bangura Claim: A viral WhatsApp post claimed that Orange Sierra Leone is offering its old customers free data. Verdict: False! In a public notice on its Facebook page, Orange Sierra Leone stated that it is not giving out free data to old members. Full Text A WhatsApp post circulating in Sierra Leone…
The Western Area Inter-Secondary School Cricket Championship wrapped up on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Kingtom Oval in Freetown, with W.A.M Collegiate emerging victorious by 30 runs over Government Secondary School Kingtom. W.A.M Collegiate set a target of 117 runs for 8 wickets in 15 overs. Kingtom Secondary responded with 87 runs for 7 wickets,…
On November 28, 2024, Ambassador Wang Qing and a Chinese delegation met with Sierra Leonean officials to review the ongoing rehabilitation of the National Stadium in Freetown. Ambassador Wang strongly endorsed plans to expand the stadium’s seating capacity to align with global standards. Sierra Leone’s Minister of Sports, Madam Augusta James-Teima, and National Sports Authority…
Former Finance Minister Patricia Laverly has been warned she will face remand if she fails to attend her next court session on December 4, 2024. Magistrate Santigie Bangura, presiding at Pademba Road Court No.2, issued the warning after Laverly missed several hearings, citing health issues. Laverly faces charges of grievous bodily harm and assault stemming…
