Magistrate Fornah Remands Lebanese National At Pademba Road By: Alimatu Kargbo A 39-year-old Lebanese national, Khaled Jammow, has been denied bail by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown, where he is facing allegations of obtaining money by false pretences and larceny. Jammow, an aluminium worker residing in Murray…
The Produce Monitoring Board (PMB) proudly congratulates its Executive Chairman, Mr. Raymond Bob Katta, and Director of Operations and Programs, Mr. Didan Sankoh, on their respective appointments to leadership positions within the Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA). Mr. Raymond Bob Katta has been appointed a Member of the COCEFAAA Board and…
Kigali, Rwanda | 31 October 2026 Sierra Leone and Rwanda are exploring a strategic institutional partnership aimed at strengthening their respective coffee sectors through technical cooperation, knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practices. The initiative took centre stage during a high-level engagement between Mr. Raymond Bob Katta, Executive Chairman of Sierra Leone’s Produce Monitoring…
By Ishmail S Bangura In a historic and unopposed victory, Mrs. Kadija Stanley Bangura has been declared as the First Woman Vice President of the Sierra Leone Traders Union (SLeTU). Madam Bangura was declared unopposed during the Union’s National Delegates Conference held on Thursday, 29th October, 2026, at the Kenema City Council Hall. The elections…
NatCA Strengthens Regulatory Oversight By Alex Lawrence Koroma FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — 28 October 2026 — The National Communications Authority (NatCA) unveiled and received a suite of advanced telecommunications monitoring and regulatory systems, strengthening its capacity to oversee spectrum use, assess service quality and protect consumers, as Sierra Leone continues its digital transformation. The handover…
Mines Minister Seeks Stronger Russian Cooperation In Mining Sector Sierra Leone has called for stronger cooperation with Russia to help unlock its mineral potential, improve geological exploration and ensure that the country’s natural resources contribute more directly to national development. Speaking at the Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on Wednesday, 28th October 2026, Sierra Leone’s Minister…
President Bio & Dr Kpaka’s Feed Salone Drive Gains Momentum By Alex Lawrence Koroma As Sierra Leone works to produce more of its own food, reported progress under the Feed Salone initiative offers a contrast with allegations over agricultural procurement in neighbouring Liberia. The comparison highlights a basic test for any public programme: ambition and…
