Orange Sierra Leone has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to empowering young people through innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology, as eight outstanding finalists competed in the 7th Edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) 2026. Held on 3 August 2026 at the Orange Digital Center in Freetown, the event brought together government representatives, development…
President Bio Hails Military’s Involvement In Food Security Drive His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio undertook a working visit to assess the Torma-Bum Irrigation Scheme and integrated rice processing infrastructure in Bonthe District. The visit included tours of the ‘Fambul Rice’ project and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces’ (RSLAF) rice farms. Implemented…
Jagaban Launches $4 Million Transport Revolution In a bold move set to transform Sierra Leone’s public transportation landscape, Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, widely known as Jagaban, and a leading aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearership, has unveiled a US$4 million transport initiative featuring 25 brand-new buses from the renowned Chinese manufacturer, Golden…
Parliament on Tuesday, 4th August 2026, unanimously approved the appointment of Chernor Mamoud Jalloh as Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), alongside six other Presidential Nominees, following their appearance at the Well of Parliament where they were duly endorsed by the House. The approvals followed the presentation of the Twenty-Ninth…
Abubakarr Alharazim, Founder and Leader of the Humble Africans Development Party (HADP), has declared the party’s readiness to contest Sierra Leone’s 2028 General Elections, unveiling what he described as a people-centred vision for national unity, economic growth, rural development, and accountable leadership. Speaking during a live radio interview with broadcaster, Lamarana Bah, Abubakarr Alharazim confirmed…
Agriculture Minister Boosts 2026/27 Home-Grown School Feeding Programme Freetown, 4 August 2026 – The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, alongside World Food Programme, Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education SL, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Minister of State, and UNDP has officially launched 2026/27 School…
Wednesday, 5 August 2026 www.slrsa.gov.sl Kissy Road, Freetown The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has engaged key road safety stakeholders in preparation for the nationwide enforcement of the mandatory use of standard crash helmets by commercial motorbike riders and passengers. The consultative meeting, held at the Authority’s headquarters on Kissy Road, Freetown, reaffirmed stakeholders’…
By Alex Lawrence Koroma President Julius Maada Bio has lavished praise on Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, applauding his outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to revolutionizing Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector. Speaking during a recent working visit to the Torma-Bum Rice Farm and other key agricultural initiatives in Bonthe District, the…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The ongoing preliminary investigation into the alleged US$210,000 gold fraud case involving Admire Frances Bio Jalloh, 45, and Dauda Jalloh alias Alhaji Dausy, 42, was on Monday adjourned after the driver attached to the complainants testified and was cross-examined before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1. The accused…
Magistrate Harold Commits Hassan Kalokoh to High Court By Mohamed Muckson Sesay (The One) August 3, 2026: The Magistrate Court Holden at Mile 91 has committed Hassan Kalokoh of Mile 91 Town to stand trial before the High Court in Moyamba after finding that the prosecution established a prima facie case against him in connection…
