Police Nab Two for Drug Possession
The Operations Team of the Harbour Police Division, led by ASP Francis M. Tommy, on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, arrested two individuals for the unlawful possession of substances suspected to be narcotics.
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New Public Service Act to Strengthen Governance
The Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Amara Kallon, has unveiled a series of major reforms aimed at modernizing and strengthening Sierra Leone’s public sector Speaking recently, Minister Kallon announced the development of the country’s first-ever Public Service Policy and Act, which will coordinate and improve the functioning of the public service. He said…
Stats SL Engages Key Committees on 2026 Census Progress
Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has held a two-day meeting with members of its Advisory and Technical Committees to review progress and discuss the next steps for the 2026 Population and Housing Census. The engagement took place at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown from September 2nd to 3rd. It brought together senior officials, technical…
HADA FC Donates $2,000 to Support SLFA Secretariat Construction
King David Kargbo, Country Director of HADA FC, on Friday morning presented $2,000 to the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) at the FA Secretariat.
Salone Wins Silver in Banjul Showdown
The curtains have fallen on the CAVB Youth Development Cup in Banjul, The Gambia, with Sierra Leone’s U18 Beach Volleyball boys team bowing out gracefully in the gold medal match. Team Salone fought bravely but succumbed to the hosts by two sets to nothing (21–17, 21–16) in a contest that kept fans on edge.
Over Eligibility Status…
Sam Sumana Drags APC to PPRC Former Vice President of Sierra Leone, Chief Alhaji Samuel Sam Sumana has pursued external redress over his eligibility status in the APC. According to the former VP, he revealed that he is entitled to an honorary membership card of his party, not ordinary. With reference to section 60 E…
Ex-Disability Commission Head Under Investigation
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the fight against corruption in Sierra Leone. Patrick Sandi, ACC’s Director of Operations Speaking recently, Patrick Sandi, Director of Operations at the ACC, said the 2019 amendment to the 2008 Anti-Corruption Act has given the Commission broader powers to operate. He noted that the Commission’s…
Over 12,000 Teachers Recruited Since 2018
The National Program Coordinator of the Free Quality School Education (FQSE) program, Augustine Moses Koroma, has confirmed that all five core commitments under President Bio’s flagship education initiative have been fully delivered since its launch in 2018.
Race to Save Sugarloaf Begins
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change has intensified efforts to restore degraded areas within the Western Area National Park. Honourable Minister Jiwoh E. Abdulai, on Monday, 1st September 2025, visited Sugarloaf Mountain at Regent, a critical water catchment that supplies the Regent Guma Dam.
Review of Ombudsman Act 1997 Underway
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has met with the newly appointed Ombudsman, Emmanuel Tondoneh Esq., to strengthen coordination in Sierra Leone’s justice sector and improve access to fair and efficient remedies for citizens. The meeting, held at the Guma Building in Freetown, focused on enhancing the role of the Office of…