SLRSA Boss Gets Kennedy Street Market Traders Association Recognition Kissy Road Freetown 19th August 2026 www.slrsa.gov.sl The Kennedy Street Market Traders Association has commended the Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), James Bagie Bio, for his continued efforts to promote road safety and improve compliance among road users across the country….
Orange Sierra Leone and Orange Money SL, joined government institutions, regulators, and other key stakeholders at a consultative workshop held from 18 to 19 August 2026 to develop and validate Sierra Leone’s National Roadmap to Combat Mobile and Digital Fraud. The workshop was led by the Honourable Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Salima Monorma…
_By Ibrahim Sanda Barrie-The Gadfly _ There is a question Sierra Leone can no longer afford to avoid: what kind of leadership does a country still dealing with the consequences of structural division, youth marginalisation, currency depreciation and an unfinished post-war reconstruction actually need? For years, our politics has moved in a familiar circle. We…
By Sylvester Sheku Suaray (Triple S) Freetown, Sierra Leone Sierra Leone’s Parliament was plunged into one of its most consequential constitutional confrontations in years on Monday, August 10, as opposition lawmakers walked out of the chamber after the Speaker ruled that Parliament could decide individual provisions of a constitutional amendment bill by simple majority during…
Parliament Urges Finance Minister To Support Kent Harbour Project In a significant development that underscores the pressing need for infrastructural expansion in Sierra Leone, Members of Parliament have mounted a strong call on the country’s newly appointed Finance Minister, Karefa A.F. Kargbo, to prioritize and support the development of the Kent Harbour and Port Project….
Defence To Make No-Case Submission By Alimatu Kargbo Two barristers accused of defrauding a businessman of US$114,000 in three Toyota 4Runner vehicles have completed the prosecution stage of their trial, with the defence now set to make a no-case submission. The accused, 34-year-old Maurice Jenner Mohamed Seisay and 35-year-old John Mans, are facing two counts…
By Alimatu Kargbo A Calaba Town resident, Kawusu Jabbie, is facing trial before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown over allegations of carrying out construction and development without the required approvals. Jabbie is facing charges including unauthorised construction, unauthorised development in an environmentally sensitive area, failure to comply with…
By Alimatu Kargbo The Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC) has come under a fresh legal challenge before the High Court No. 1 in Freetown, where four members of the All People’s Congress (APC) are asking the court to compel the Commission to issue a written decision on their appeal and halt further electoral processes in…
By Oswald Coker Dr. Ibrahim Bangura stands out as a remarkable figure in the political arena. His journey illustrates a blend of dedication, integrity, and a genuine commitment to serving the people. With a focus on transparency and accountability, he has garnered trust among citizens from various walks of life. Strong Leadership Dr. Bangura demonstrates…
MMTU Chancellor Violates University Act Recent developments at Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), bordering on allegations of unlawful conduct by the university’s top leadership, have sparked intense debate over governance procedures, adherence to statutory provisions, and respect for institutional authority. The controversy centers around the actions of the university’s Chancellor, Ing Mohamed A Jalloh, who…
