In US$14,000 Fraud Case…
Magistrate Fornah Remands Lebanese National At Pademba Road By: Alimatu Kargbo A 39-year-old Lebanese national, Khaled Jammow, has been denied bail by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown, where he is facing allegations of obtaining money by false pretences and larceny. Jammow, an aluminium worker residing in Murray…
PMB CONGRATULATES EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS ON PRESTIGIOUS COCEFAAA APPOINTMENTS
The Produce Monitoring Board (PMB) proudly congratulates its Executive Chairman, Mr. Raymond Bob Katta, and Director of Operations and Programs, Mr. Didan Sankoh, on their respective appointments to leadership positions within the Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA). Mr. Raymond Bob Katta has been appointed a Member of the COCEFAAA Board and…
Sierra Leone & Rwanda Commit To Transform Coffee Sector
Kigali, Rwanda | 31 October 2026 Sierra Leone and Rwanda are exploring a strategic institutional partnership aimed at strengthening their respective coffee sectors through technical cooperation, knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practices. The initiative took centre stage during a high-level engagement between Mr. Raymond Bob Katta, Executive Chairman of Sierra Leone’s Produce Monitoring…
Kadija Stanley Bangura Becomes First Female VP Of SLeTU
By Ishmail S Bangura In a historic and unopposed victory, Mrs. Kadija Stanley Bangura has been declared as the First Woman Vice President of the Sierra Leone Traders Union (SLeTU). Madam Bangura was declared unopposed during the Union’s National Delegates Conference held on Thursday, 29th October, 2026, at the Kenema City Council Hall. The elections…
With Advanced Monitoring Equipment…
NatCA Strengthens Regulatory Oversight By Alex Lawrence Koroma FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — 28 October 2026 — The National Communications Authority (NatCA) unveiled and received a suite of advanced telecommunications monitoring and regulatory systems, strengthening its capacity to oversee spectrum use, assess service quality and protect consumers, as Sierra Leone continues its digital transformation. The handover…
At Russia–Africa Summit…
Mines Minister Seeks Stronger Russian Cooperation In Mining Sector Sierra Leone has called for stronger cooperation with Russia to help unlock its mineral potential, improve geological exploration and ensure that the country’s natural resources contribute more directly to national development. Speaking at the Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on Wednesday, 28th October 2026, Sierra Leone’s Minister…
As Liberia’s Agric Minister Faces Procurement Questions…
President Bio & Dr Kpaka’s Feed Salone Drive Gains Momentum By Alex Lawrence Koroma As Sierra Leone works to produce more of its own food, reported progress under the Feed Salone initiative offers a contrast with allegations over agricultural procurement in neighbouring Liberia. The comparison highlights a basic test for any public programme: ambition and…
Woman Faces Alleged Assault Court Case in Freetown
By: Alimatu Kargbo A 56-year-old woman, Edwina Bockarie, has appeared before Magistrate John Manso Bangura at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown, accused of assaulting Sia Khan and causing her actual bodily harm. Bockarie is facing one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, contrary to Section 47 of the Offences Against the…
EDeSNeC-SL To Host Maiden Sign Language Symposium
The Education and Development for Special Needs Children Sierra Leone (EDeSNeC SL) is set to host its maiden Sign Language Symposium on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at Albert Academy School in Freetown. The symposium, scheduled to commence at 8:30 a.m., will bring together secondary school pupils, university students,teachers and other stakeholders to discuss the importance…
ECOWAS Urges Sierra Leone to Translate Peace Commitments into Action
By Alex Lawrence Koroma FREETOWN, Oct. 26, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States has called on Sierra Leone’s leaders and citizens to strengthen dialogue, honour peace agreements and make conflict prevention a priority as the country prepares for the 2028 general elections. The appeal was delivered by Ambassador John Azumah, ECOWAS Resident…
