June 11
Sierra Leone: When You Are Closely Connected With the Powers That be
I had restrained myself from writing on this topic but I am forced to because my instinct could not allow me to be silent about it. I would start by giving a brief background so as… Read more »
Sierra Leone: President Bio Woos Investors, Promises Conducive Business Environment
Around 300 investors gathered in London for the UK-Sierra Leone Trade and Investment Conference jointly supported by the UK and Sierra Leone governments. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Fuel Scarcity in Freetown - Commercial Drivers, Workers, Pupils Stranded
Fuel scarcity has hit Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown since Sunday, causing long queues at gas stations and hampering the movement of vehicles and goods across the country. Read more »
Sierra Leone: 'Mental Health Is Everybody's Business'
Programs Manager of Mental Health Coalition Sierra Leone (MHCSL), Joshusa Abioseh Duncan, has last Friday averred that mental health is everyone's business, and that it is the… Read more »
Sierra Leone: NATCOM Takes 'One Area Network' Sensitisation to Kambia, Kabala
Officials of the National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM), have on Saturday, 8th June, 2019, taken sensitisation of the 'One Area Network' to both Kambia and Kabala. Read more »
Sierra Leone: As Orange Donates Food Items
Windfall for Muslims in the south and east of Sierra Leone Read more »
Sierra Leone: 'Air Pollution Causes 1.3 Million Deaths Per Year'
Executive Chairperson of the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Prof. Foday M. Jaward, has yesterday stated during the celebration of the Word Environment Day at the British… Read more »
Sierra Leone: 'Government's 30 Percent Shares Was Sold At U.S.12 Million'
The Financial Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Sahr Jusu, has testified before Justice Biobele's Commission of Inquiry that, according to information gathered from the Central… Read more »
Sierra Leone: 3.2 Million Children Targeted for Free Measles - Rubella Vaccine
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation yesterday (Monday June 10, 2019) commenced a nationwide free Measles and Rubella campaign. Read more »
June 06
Sierra Leone: UN Country Rep Urges Dialogue Amid Political Tension
UN Resident Coordinator, Sunil Saigal wants sustainable peace in the country. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Bench Warrant for Fugitive Captain Kamara
The Judge Advocate, Justice Momoh Jah Stevens, presiding at the Court Martial has issued a Bench warrant for Captain Patrick Edwin Kamara, as the latter could not appear before him… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Aftermath of Friday's Fracas June 6, 2019
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has called on the Sierra Leone Police hierarchy to apply a rights-based approach when policing fracas and problems. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Attorney-General Showcases Sierra Leone Justice System in Netherlands
While delivering a keynote address during the launch of the Global Report- "Justice for All", in The Netherlands Sierra Leone's first female Attorney-General and Minister of… Read more »
Sierra Leone: The Oswald Hanciles Column
DEFORESTATION LEADS TO YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND DANGEROUS POLITICAL CONFLICTS Read more »
Sierra Leone: Employing Salt Approach to Prevent Disease Outbreak in Border Communities
at the GIZ office to prepare and equip field staff Read more »
Sierra Leone: 'Ministers Are Undermining Bio's Administration'
Member of Parliament representing Constituency 002, Kissy Teng Chiefdom, Kailahun District, Hon.Sahr Juana, has in an exclusive interview with Concord Times charged that some… Read more »
June 01
Sierra Leone: Witness Claims Ex- President Koroma Personally Terminated Road Contract
Tamba Yonga, Road Asset Manager at the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) has on Monday 27th may, 2019, testified before Justice Williams A. Atuguba, presiding at Commission of… Read more »
Sierra Leone: To Boost Agricultural Productivity
Thai company ready to introduce organic bio-fertiliser Read more »
Sierra Leone: The National Anthem Can Still Unite Citizens
For three days, May 23 - 25, 2019, Sierra Leoneans converged at the Bintumani International Conference Center at Aberdeen in Freetown for a National Dialogue Forum on Democratic… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Financial Specialist Fails to Explain How U.S.$186,645 Was Disbursed
Financial Specialist attached to the Integrated Health Project Administration Unit (IHPAU) at the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Ayodele Martins, has failed to explain before… Read more »
May 29
Sierra Leone: Oil and Gas Exploration - Sierra Leone Re-Opens Fourth Licensing Round
The Petroleum Directorate has yesterday informed the media that Sierra Leone has re-opened its Fourth Licensing Round with the opening of the Republic's waters for petroleum… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Court Martial to Resume Next Tuesday
Despite the mysterious and unbelievable disappearance of Captain Patrick Edwin Kamara, who is the first accused in the court martial trial, the court will continue the hearing for… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Debate On Presidential Address - C4C MP Urges Increment On Primary School Subsidy
As Members of Parliament commenced the first allotted day to debate on the Presidential address on the State Opening of Parliament, the opposition Coalition for Change (C4C)… Read more »
May 28
Sierra Leone: UNESCO Engages Stakeholders On Memory of the World
The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, yesterday commenced a two- day stakeholder… Read more »
Sierra Leone: SALCAB Takes Internet Connectivity to 500 Schools
Officials of the Sierra Leone Cable Limited (SALCAB), has on Monday, 27th May, 2019, told newsmen that they were set to take internet connectivity to 500 schools, colleges and 15… Read more »
