By Reginald Sawyerr Sierra Leone Aquatics has secured a two-year international training scholarship for promising swimmer Moses Sahr Yongai under the Aqua Olympics Support Program (AOSP), approved by World Aquatics. The scholarship will enable Yongai to relocate to Bahrain, where he will undergo intensive high-performance training through 2028. The program is aimed at developing talented…
By Mariama Bundu The National Revenue Authority (NRA) participated in a Breakfast Learning session organized by the Human Capital Institute Sierra Leone, attended by over 30 Human Resource professionals. The session aimed to educate employers on the Finance Act 2026 and improve compliance with Pay As You Earn (PAYE) regulations. Speaking at the event, Sahr…
Port Loko Hosts Opening Clash as Sugar Sharge Cruise Past Young Boys The 2026 FA Cup organized by the Sierra Leone Football Association kicked off in Port Loko today with a district preliminary match between Sugar Sharge FC and Young Boys FC. The opening ceremony attracted football officials, stakeholders, and fans. SLFA Vice President 1…
The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has concluded a three-day strategic management retreat at Companero Resort in Bureh Town, aimed at strengthening the institution and improving service delivery. The retreat brought together Executive Director James Bagie Bio, Deputy Executive Director Josie Abraham Scott-Manga, directors, and senior management to review operational gaps and develop strategies…
The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has successfully completed the FASAP-RAMP Onsite Training for Safety Inspectors, held from 9–13 February 2026 at the Freetown International Airport Conference Room. The five-day intensive programme enhanced the technical skills of Safety Inspectors in ramp inspections, aircraft ground safety, and compliance with international aviation standards. Participants received practical…
Magistrate Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 has denied bail to the All People’s Congress (APC) National Secretary General, Lansana Dumbuya Esq., following his first appearance in court on Thursday. Mr. Dumbuya is facing three charges brought by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID); incitement, insulting conduct, and public insult against the sitting President. Magistrate…
President Julius Maada Bio has urged Christian leaders and believers to strengthen their commitment to discipleship, leadership, and service as he officially opened the International General Conference of Harvest Intercontinental Ministries Unlimited (HIM-U) in Freetown. Speaking at the conference under the theme, “Igniting Passion for the Great Commission, Every Soul Reached, Every Saint Equipped,” President…
By Mariama Bundu The Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) of Sierra Leone has secured 52 convictions in a coordinated nationwide effort against drug trafficking and organised crime. Official figures show 36 convictions in the Western Area, six in the Eastern Region (Kenema), six in the North-West (Port Loko), and four in the Southern Region (Bo)….
By Mariama Bundu The Wages and Compensation Commission (WCC) has assumed full authority over salaries and benefits for all public sector employees in Sierra Leone. Speaking at a government press conference at the Miatta Civic Centre, WCC Chairman Hon. Alhaji Alpha Osman Timbo said the Commission was established under President Julius Maada Bio’s leadership to…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu In its statement delivered at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Pre-Session in Geneva, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) formally urged the Government to expedite approval and disbursement of a one-off annual payment of its approved budget. Victor Idrissa Lansana Esq., Vice Chairperson of HRCSL, addressed the Assembly in…
