The leadership of the All People’s Congress (APC) and family members of the late Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray have expressed gratitude to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio for his swift intervention and support following the politician’s passing. The delegation made the appreciation during a visit to State House, where they noted the President’s prompt action…
South African Gets 130-Year Sentence By Mariama Bundu A High Court Judge in Freetown, Honourable Justice Andrew S.C. Johnson, has sentenced a 37-year-old South African citizen, Asandra Denise, to a total of 130 years’ imprisonment for offences relating to the possession, importation, transportation and dealing in cocaine. The convict was arrested at the Freetown International…
By Mariama Bundu The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has commenced a public awareness and sensitization campaign across flood-prone communities in Freetown to enhance community preparedness during the rainy season. The campaign, which forms part of the Agency’s Flood Mitigation Strategy, is targeting communities including Jui, Portee, Wellington, Shell, Up Gun and the PZ axis….
By Mariama Bundu The Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) has officially confirmed the successful transfer of Union Trust Bank (UTB) to Rokel Commercial Bank (RCB), describing the move as a necessary regulatory intervention aimed at protecting depositors and safeguarding the country’s financial system. The announcement was made during a press briefing held on Wednesday, 17th…

