Sylvia Blyden Calls for Action Against Islamic Preacher Who Said Muslims Celebrating Christmas “Will go to Hell”

4 months ago

Dr. Sylvia Blyden, a former Minister of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, has issued a forceful public statement condemning a controversial video of an Islamic cleric’s sermon and urging...

Categories of Sierra Leoneans Who Can Enter America After Full U.S. Travel Ban Takes Effect

4 months ago

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has recently issued a new proclamation imposing a full suspension of entry for all nationals of Sierra Leone, effective January 1, 2026. The ban, citing "woeful inadequacies"...

Government Has Provided At Least 20 Tractors in Every District for Public Use – Alpha Kanu

4 months ago

Presidential Spokesperson Hon. Alpha Kanu has said that each of Sierra Leone’s 14 districts has been provided with at least 20 tractors and harvesters as part of government efforts to strengthen the...

Civil Society Coalition Condemns Disciplinary Action Against Human Rights Lawyer Augustine Marrah

4 months ago

A coalition of leading civil society organizations (CSOs) has publicly criticized the judiciary’s decision to pursue disciplinary action against outspoken lawyer and rights activist Augustine Sorie Sengbe...

President Bio Admits Hardship in Sierra Leone, Pledges Renewed Push for National Development

4 months ago

President Julius Maada Bio has acknowledged the economic pressures faced by Sierra Leoneans over the past year and committed his government to doubling its efforts to drive national development, as he...

SLRSA Deploys Trucks on Major Highways to Clear Broken-Down, Stationary Vehicles

4 months ago

The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has deployed two tow trucks along major highways linking Freetown to the rural districts in an effort to reduce road traffic accidents and improve safety...

First Lady Fatima Bio Honored in Bonthe for Championing Women and Girls Advocacy

4 months ago

First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has been honored with an award recognizing her advocacy for the empowerment of women and girls in Sierra Leone and across Africa. The award was presented...

Gender Ministry Bids Farewell to Children’s Director, Honours 29 Years of Service

4 months ago

The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) has formally bid farewell to its Director of Children’s Affairs, Mrs. Joyce Baby Kamara, in recognition of her 29 years of dedicated and professional...

Guild of Editors’ CRC Meets for First Time to Review Constitution

4 months ago

The Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) of the Guild of Newspaper Editors has held its maiden meeting to set the agenda for a comprehensive review of the Guild’s Constitution, marking the formal start...

Rokel Commercial Bank MD Delivers End-of-Year Message, Outlines 2026 Priorities

4 months ago

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Rokel Commercial Bank, Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin, has delivered his end-of-year message, highlighting the bank’s achievements in 2025 while outlining...