Newly released health data to mark World Hepatitis Day has revealed that Bo, Kono, Tonkolili, Port Loko, and the Western Rural District carry the highest burden of Hepatitis B in Sierra Leone. Meanwhile,...
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Musa Kpaka, on July 21, 2025, welcomed Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, for a working...
A devastating fire outbreak on Friday night, July 18, has left not less than eight people homeless in the Prison Road area along the Lungi Highway, Port Loko. The incident, which occurred around 8:00...
A total of 59 inmates mostly young offenders aged 18 to 30 were released from the Port Loko Correctional Center on July 1, 2025, following a special court session presided over by Justice Momoh Jah Steven. The...
Police in the Maforki Division of Port Loko District have confirmed the seizure of 250 shotgun cartridges during a routine operation. The ammunition, packed in ten boxes containing 25 cartridges each,...
Thousands of young people across Sierra Leone will soon receive a $300 one-time cash support from the National Youth Commission (NYC) as part of a new effort to boost youth-led businesses and job creation. The...
The Sierra Leone Association of Community Health Officers (SLACHO) held its 31st Annual General Meeting in Port Loko District from May 23 to 25, at a time when the nation is facing significant public health...
The newborn baby who was stolen from the Port Loko Government Hospital three weeks ago has been safely recovered and reunited with her mother, bringing a joyful end to a distressing ordeal. The baby,...
Residents of Port Loko have praised the Civic Series initiative by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education. Hundreds of residents attended the Civic Day series that was held in the district this...
President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially commissioned the CTC Multi-Functional Seaport, a privately built and operated facility developed by CTC Ports and Logistics Limited in Maforki Chiefdom, Port...
