By Mariama Bundu The Speaker of Parliament, Honourable Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to put Sierra Leone first and fully utilize constitutional provisions in carrying out their duties. Speaking during the first parliamentary sitting after a prolonged recess on Tuesday, 24th March 2026, the Speaker emphasized the importance of Section 97…
By Mariama Bundu The government’s public sector reform initiative has been extended to Falaba District, aimed at modernizing governance and improving service delivery. Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Amara Kallon, announced the expansion during the Civic Day Series in Mongor on 24th March 2026. Minister Kallon explained that the government has conducted Management…
By Mohamed Kamara The Kenema Police Division has strengthened its community policing efforts by introducing structured daily foot and beat patrols across key areas in the municipality. The initiative is aimed at enhancing public safety and fostering stronger ties between police and residents. Chief Superintendent Emmanuel Kpulun, the Local Unit Commander, is leading the patrols…
Dr. Ado Mensah, the new Country Manager of the African Development Bank in Sierra Leone, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Finance, Hon. Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, on Wednesday, 25th March 2026, at the Treasury Building to present his credentials. Minister Bangura welcomed Dr. Mensah and expressed Sierra Leone’s appreciation for the Bank’s…
Dr. Eldred Taylor, Chairman of the Office of Presidential Infrastructure Initiative (OPII), presided over a meeting of the Project Management Technical Committee (PMTC) for the Lungi Hotel, Congress Centre, and Presidential Villas Construction Project on Wednesday, 25th March 2026, at the Chief Minister’s Conference Room, State House, Freetown. Dr. Taylor praised President Dr. Julius Maada…
By James Conteh The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) today received Dr. Sama S. Banya, National Chairman Emeritus, at Unity House. He was warmly welcomed by the Deputy National Chairman, Mr. Robert Kondema Kargbo, and National Chairman, Sir Jimmy Batilo Songa. Dr. Banya has been appointed Chief Adviser to the Party’s National Elders Council, a…
By SALWACO Communications The Eastern Regional Team of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has launched efforts to curb illegal activities in water catchment areas in Kenema. Stakeholders engaged include the Sierra Leone Police Regional Headquarters, the Resident Minister for the East, and local community leaders. SALWACO officials, including Regional Manager Braima Allieu and Director…
By Mariama Bundu Sixteen coastal communities in Sierra Leone’s Western Area Rural and Urban districts will take part in the inaugural Coastal Unity Boat Race. The event, organized by the GEED Foundation with support from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Rokel Commercial Bank, and Africell, is set for 4th and 5th April 2026….
By Mohamed Lamin Banya The murder trial of Abdul Kpaka saw a major development on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, as he testified for the first time since his arrest in August 2024. The hearing took place at the High Court in Freetown before Justice Alfred Ganda. Kpaka’s lead defence lawyer, E.T. Koroma, told the court…
By James Conteh Citizens across Sierra Leone, supported by civil society and media organizations, have asked the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) to review Parliament’s failure to respond to requests for contact information of Members of Parliament (MPs). On 19 February 2026, citizens from all districts submitted Right to Access Information (RAI) requests to…
