Following the reduction in fuel prices on June 30, 2024, the Sierra Leone Road Transport Cooperation (SLRTC) has announced a 5% reduction in transportation fares. This adjustment has been made to reflect the decrease in fuel costs. The new fares apply to both SLRTC buses and private sector operators providing services across provincial and border…
By:John Lamin Alpha (BigDadi English) Emmerson’s new song “Strawberries on Ice,” featuring Nigerian musician Davido, has been generating significant buzz since its release just three days after Davido’s wedding. Despite criticism from some Sierra Leoneans labeling the song as lackluster, it continues to trend. Emmerson’s emergence on the global music scene marks a pivotal moment…
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) is set to reintroduce an informal resolution mechanism for minor offences as part of its 2025-2029 Strategic Development Plan. Announced by Inspector General William Fayia Sellu during a stakeholders’ engagement on November 29, 2024, the initiative aims to resolve minor crimes outside of court, focusing on community service instead of…
The former head of the Makeni Diocese, Bishop Georgio Biguzzi, has passed away at the age of 88. The sad news was confirmed early this morning by the current bishop of the diocese, Bob John Koroma, in a statement to senior journalist and BBC reporter Umaru Fofanah. Bishop Koroma disclosed that Bishop Biguzzi died at…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Universidad Católica Silva Henriquez (UCSH) in Santiago, Chile. The collaboration, formalized through UCSH’s ABC Lab, aims to support the implementation and enhance the output of Sierra Leone’s Civic Education National Strategy and Salone Community Service Learning (SCSL)…
The Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea in Sierra Leone has provided a significant boost to the country’s school feeding program. A donation of 2,400 tons of rice was officially handed over to the World Food Programme (WFP). This generous contribution is expected to benefit over 106,000 schoolchildren across 500 schools throughout Sierra Leone…
A delegation from INTERPOL, led by Theos Badege, Assistant Director Pro Tempore for Africa, held discussions with Sierra Leone’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu, on strategies to tackle environmental crime and boost police collaboration. The meeting, held on November 18, 2024, at the IGP’s office in Freetown, focused on enhancing law enforcement…
Ascentonians FC kicked off the 2024 SLFA Women’s Division One Playoff with an emphatic 5-1 win over Rising Queens on November 5, at the SLFA Academy Field in Kingtom. Rising Queens opened the scoring early, with Maseray Turay netting in the 10th minute. However, Ascentonians quickly responded. Princes Bangura equalized in the 32nd minute, followed…
A woman who previously accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her at a 2000 awards show afterparty, when she was 13, has amended her lawsuit to include new allegations against Jay-Z, claiming he participated in the assault. Jay-Z denied the allegations, calling them “idiotic” and “heinous.” He also revealed that he had filed an anonymous…
By Anthony Vandy The President of the ECOWAS Commission Dr. Omar Alieu Touray has arrived in Freetown to hold crucial talks with the government of President Julius Maada Bio. Epic Radio understands some of the talks will be about general development issues and security concerns in the region. Another component of the talks as well…
