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The advantages of implementing this unified e-permit system are manifold, promising to deliver both economic and administrative benefits for Sierra Leone. By enhancing regulatory compliance and reducing processing times, the system is expected to foster economic growth and improve revenue collection. A notable feature of the new system will be the introduction of biometric electronic cards for permits, which will not only bolster data security but also streamline user access, setting a new benchmark for digital governance in the nation. During a recent parliamentary session, Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, delivered a compelling speech outlining…
By Jeneba Conteh In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the murder of journalist Samuel Brima Mattia, the police have submitted compelling evidence against three individuals, including a station manager. The accused—journalist Joseph Mendel Lamin, known as “Manager Dust,” along with bike rider Morlia Kamara and driver Umaru Timbo—faced Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. They are charged with conspiracy to commit murder and murder, in violation of the Offences Against the Person Act of 1861, which the Abolition of the Death Penalty Act 2021 has amended.…
By Jeneba Conteh In a move to tackle the growing issue of noise pollution in Freetown, senior police officials held a press conference on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, where they issued a stern warning to both individuals and business owners who are contributing to disturbances in the city. The meeting, which took place at the Police Officers’ Mess in Kingtom, highlighted the urgent need to address the detrimental effects of loud music from nightclubs, bars, and illegal street garages. Noise pollution has emerged as a critical concern in Freetown, where the incessant noise from nightlife establishments and street activities disrupts…
The Ambassador of the French Republic to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Briard Luc, today paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at State House in Freetown.During the visit, Ambassador Luc praised President Bio for his outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to Sierra Leone’s development. He noted that under President Bio’s leadership, Sierra Leone has gained increased international recognition, particularly at the United Nations Security Council. The French Ambassador also took the opportunity to brief the President on the upcoming United Nations Ocean Conference scheduled to take place in Nice, France, in June. He expressed anticipation…
Algeria is set to host Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s (ShafDB) 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Housing Symposium in July 2025, the Bank has disclosed. The high-level event, set to take place from 15th to 17th July 2025 at Hotel El Aurassi in Algiers, Algers, will bring together key stakeholders, policymakers, investors, and development finance leaders to discuss strategies for advancing affordable housing and sustainable urban development across Africa. The AGM, which will convene under the theme: “Housing Sector Financial Sustainability Amid Global Turbulence: Opportunities and Challenges”, will bring together Ministers of Housing and Finance from member States, shareholders, central banks, mayors, private developers, investors, and development finance partners…
Afrimoney continues to showcase its dominance as Sierra Leone’s leading digital finance solution with the launch of a new Agent mobile App at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. The new Afrimoney Agent Mobile App provides a digital interface for safe and seamless mobile money transactions between agents ‘super agents and subscribers across the country and beyond. Essentially, the application is another layer of comfort and reliability in Afrimoney’s quest to expand and consolidate its growing subscriber base in Sierra Leone. In his short statement, the CEO of Africell, Shadi-Al-Gerwaji extolled Afrimoney’s innovativeness, adding that the launch of Agent App represents a…
By: Mamoud Bah Esq. On December 15, 2017, two healthcare workers who survived the deadly consequences of Ebola, along with the Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law (CARL), a non-governmental organisation, filed a complaint against Sierra Leone’s government in the ECOWAS Court of Justice. The ECOWAS Court of Justice analyses and applies the community’s treaties and conventions to resolve disputes and defend human rights. The case asserted that the government’s misuse of Ebola money infringed the plaintiffs’ fundamental rights to life and health, as guaranteed by numerous international and regional human rights frameworks to which Sierra Leone is a…
In a landmark event for Sierra Leone’s economic landscape, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially inaugurated the CTC Multi-Functional Seaport, a cutting-edge facility developed by CTC Ports and Logistics Limited. Situated in Maforki Chiefdom, Port Loko District, this privately constructed and operated seaport is set to significantly boost the nation’s mineral export capacity and forge vital connections between local producers and global trade networks. At the commissioning ceremony, President Bio expressed his deep appreciation for the management and staff of CTC Mining and CTC Ports and Logistics, commending their rapid and transformative efforts in bringing the project to fruition. He proudly…
By Jeneba Conteh In a startling legal turn of events, Musa Joseph Sesay, a Human Resource Officer at Bloom Bank Sierra Leone Limited, and Joshua Gbanyah, a student at the College of Digital Excellence (CODE), have been summoned to Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1 to answer to a series of serious charges related to an alleged fraudulent scheme that has reportedly resulted in the misappropriation of NLe 619,000. This significant amount was earmarked for payments to the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) for electricity recharges, raising serious concerns about the integrity of financial operations within the bank.The two accused…
By: Zacharia JallohThe Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) held its Civic Day Series at the Port Loko District Council Hall with an engaging quiz and debate competition designed to test students’ knowledge of civic education. The event aimed to foster patriotism and nationalism by focusing on national and local issues. Six schools participated in the competition: Dr. Kadie A. Sesay Government Girls Secondary School, Catholic Junior Secondary School, Port Loko, Movement of Faith Junior Secondary School, Maforkie Agricultural Islamic Secondary School, Johanna Kuyvenhoven Model Secondary School, and Free Pentecostal Academy. Participants answered questions on Sierra Leone’s identity, culture, and governance…