By Mohamed Lamin Banya The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr William Fayia Sellu, has urged police recruits undergoing training at the Advanced Public Order Training School (APOTS) in Samu, Kambia District, to uphold discipline, commitment, and professionalism. During his visit on Thursday, 14th May 2026, the IGP stressed that discipline is the foundation of…
The newly appointed Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Barrister Mohamed Alphaka Conteh, Esq., has pledged to promote discipline, professionalism, and transparency in Sierra Leone’s sports sector. Speaking during the official handing-over ceremony at the NSA headquarters on New Signal Hill Road, he said he has been mandated to maintain decorum in the…
By Mariama Bundu Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has announced a series of Cabinet decisions aimed at strengthening Sierra Leone’s governance, economy, and institutional reforms. Speaking at the weekly government press conference at the Miatta Civic Centre on Tuesday, 12th May 2026, Minister Bah said the decisions were taken during the Cabinet…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Rehabilitated maternity and fistula wards at the Makeni Regional Hospital have been officially handed over following support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Embassy of Iceland. The handover ceremony took place on Tuesday, 13th May 2026, and brought together health officials, hospital management, and development partners aimed at…
By Mohamed Sheriff, Information Attaché, Geneva, Switzerland Sierra Leone’s Administrator and Registrar General, Ms Martina Baindu Egbenda, has made a significant mark on the international stage, reinforcing her country’s commitment to intellectual property (IP) reform and gender-inclusive innovation at the 2026 Women and IP Symposium for IP Offices, held in Geneva from 11–13 May 2026….
Social Welfare Minister, Melrose Karminty By Mariama Bundu Minister of Social Welfare, Melrose Karminty, has reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s long-standing tradition of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims. Speaking on the ongoing discussions surrounding religious regulations, the Minister dismissed claims that the Government has introduced a policy aimed at restricting religious preaching. She…
It feels like this Premier League season has been defined by set-piece drama. Not just the goals that have been scored, but the constant grappling, pushing, pulling and wrestling. It appeared to reach a head in February, when about 15 Manchester United and Everton players camped inside the six-yard box. Players were being thrown to the floor before the…
Players who make their first tournament appearance at this summer’s Fifa World Cup will wear a debut patch on their shirts. Players such as Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal will make their World Cup bows this summer – as will every player in the Scotland squad. It is part of a new licensing deal which…
Passengers from the cruise ship struck by a hantavirus outbreak are being evacuated and sent to their home countries to isolate and receive medical treatment if necessary. Some other passengers from MV Hondius left on earlier flights or connections and their contacts are now being traced as a precuation. Officials say the risk of the…
Leading South African opposition figure Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign after the Constitutional Court ruled parliament had violated the constitution by blocking moves to impeach him in 2022. The judgement follows a legal challenge by Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and others, and could result in fresh impeachment proceedings. Ramaphosa’s…
