Prominent journalist who is the proprietor of Star TV and radio, Philip Neville has just passed away, today the 28th December, 2022.

Meanwhile, The Minister of information and communication Mohamed Rahman Swaray has reacted that he is very saddened to  learn about the recent losses in the past one week faced by SLAJ.

Minister Swaray has posted on his Facebook page “Dear SLAJ Executive and Members, I am very saddened to learn that the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists has been hard hit by great losses in the past one week.

Esther Kargbo of SLBC Kailahun, Aruna Jack Turay of Star TV and Philip Neville of Media One and Standard Times. May their souls rest in perfect peace and may God comfort their families.

My heart goes out to you and to the bereaved families at this difficult time. Wishing you the best and be assured of my fullest support in these difficult times.”

According to sources, Neville was hit by an okada at his home village of Kosso during a masquerade celebration.He was rushed to the Choithram hospital but sadly couldn’t survive under Oxygen.