Parliament Unanimously Approves His Appointment As Finance Minister By Alex Lawrence Koroma In the vibrant political landscape of Sierra Leone, few appointments have stirred as much enthusiasm and hope as the recent nomination and subsequent approval of Karefa Ansumana Francis Kargbo as the country’s new Minister of Finance. This historic event not only marks a…
The issue of granting bail in serious criminal cases often sparks intense public debate. On the surface, it may seem counterintuitive to allow individuals accused of grave offenses temporary freedom while awaiting trial. However, a closer examination reveals that bail is not a declaration of innocence, but a legal mechanism grounded in fundamental principles of…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara, has reaffirmed the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to transforming the country’s education system by placing greater emphasis on technical and vocational education, skills development and job creation. Speaking during the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press briefing, Aziz-Kamara said the…
SLRSA Promotes Responsible Driving Behavior Thursday 16th July 2026 www.slrsa.gov.sl Kissy Road, Freetown As part of efforts to intensify its annual rainy season road safety sensitisation campaign aimed at reducing road crashes and achieving the 50 per cent reduction in road traffic accidents prescribed under the African Road Safety Charter, the Sierra Leone Road Safety…
President Bio Makes Diplomatic History As the curtains drew down on the 69th ECOWAS Summit on Sunday, July 19th, at Lungi, across the Freetown estuary, President Bio and Sierra Leone have added another defining chapter to their diplomatic history. The successful hosting of the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State…
The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), in collaboration with the National Consumer Protection Commission (NCPC), has commenced a nationwide spot-check exercise at filling stations across the country to ensure compliance with established petroleum industry standards and consumer protection regulations. The exercise is aimed at verifying the accuracy of fuel dispensing pumps, monitoring the conduct of…
Planning Minister Says Conference Infrastructure, Tourism and Regional Partnerships Will Strengthen Sierra Leone’s Economy By Marian Magdalene Bangura Strategic Communication Unit Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Kenyeh Barlay, has assured Sierra Leoneans that Government’s investments in preparations for the forthcoming ECOWAS Summit should be viewed as…
Mohamed Macarthy In a small village in Moyamba District, a young girl once faced the realities of hardship with little certainty about the future. Today, that same girl, Christiana Lansana, stands on the global academic stage, her journey defined by resilience, discipline, and an unyielding commitment to education. Christiana’s early years were marked by struggle….
The Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, delivered an inspiring presentation of his two-year achievements since assuming office. The well-attended press conference, held at the NSA Headquarters in Freetown on Monday, 20th April 2026, offered the public an insightful overview of significant reforms and developments under his dynamic leadership….
One Granted Bail & One Awaits Sentence By: Alimatu Kargbo Thirty years old Joseph Yamba, a businessman, and twenty seven years old Mohamed Kargbo, a Chief, made another appearance before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 on two count charges, to wit: conspiracy to commit a crime contrary to law, and Larceny…
