By:Alfie Barrie The Minister of Youths, in collaboration with the United Nations Country Office in Sierra Leone and several other youth groups in the country, joined the rest of the world on Monday, August 12th, 2024, to celebrate International Youth Day. The event, held at the Sierra Palms Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown, focused on the…
By: Mohamed Toby Kargbo. Youth empowerment has been a persistent challenge in Sierra Leone, not just during the tenure of President Bio but for many administrations before him. Despite various initiatives and promises, the issue remains a significant concern for the nation’s future. A few months ago, President Bio announced in Kenema that his government…
Written By: Edward Dictionary Caulker On Thursday, July 4, 2024, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio delivered a comprehensive overview of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Government’s achievements in its first 360 days in office at State House. Titled “Consolidating the Gains: A 360-Day Accelerated Delivery,” the presentation highlighted advancements across the Legislative, Judiciary, and…
The High Court of Sierra Leone will oversee the trial of Abdul Kpaka, accused of the alleged murder of Sia Fatu Kamara. The case is scheduled for September 18th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Initially heard by Magistrate Santigie Bangura at the Magistrate Court, the case was transferred to the High Court for expedited proceedings. On…
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…
Ghana is poised to implement a nationwide lockdown on Monday, September 30, as civil servants and labor unions intensify their campaign against illegal mining, commonly known as Galamsey. The environmental destruction from these unregulated operations has sparked urgent calls for government intervention, including a state of emergency in mining regions and the cancellation of mining…
The National Communication Authority (NatCA) has kicked off a crucial three-day technical meeting focused on implementing roaming regulations for public mobile networks within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The meeting, which began on Tuesday, aims to harmonize roaming charges across member states. Mohamed Jalloh, in his welcome address, emphasized that the ECOWAS…
By Theresa Thomas (Terez) In a long-anticipated encounter,renowned social media sensation Orbatheh has finally met LAJ. Orbatheh, also known as Mr. Karant, has openly expressed his admiration for LAJ and has always wanted to meet him. In an interview last year, he said LAJ was an inspiration for him and would like to meet him….
Sierra Leone’s Chief Immigration Officer (CIO), Hon. Alusine Kanneh, attended the graduation ceremony of 182 officers from the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS). This marks the seventh batch to graduate under the theme: “LIS; Spirited, Rejuvenated to Serve.” During the ceremony, Hon. Kanneh emphasized the significance of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), the ECOWAS…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone Aquatics has once again made history by becoming the first National Sports Federation to qualify athletes for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, set to take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris, France. Joshua JJ Wyse, OLY, a well-known figure, and newcomer Olamiday Elizabeth Sam will…
