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  Former Presidential candidate and chairman of the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Samura Kamara, has delivered a message of hope and resilience to the people of Sierra Leone, assuring them of better days ahead. In a recent address to citizens, Kamara described the nation's future as not just a distant possibility, but a certain and attainable reality, despite the current challenges. “Better days are not a mirage on the horizon; they are a certainty, a destination that we shall reach with determination and unwavering faith,” Kamara asserted, echoing a sentiment of optimism and fortitude. He highlighted the importance of resilience during tough times, praising the strength and courage of Sierra Leoneans, whom he described as a “beacon of light amidst doubt and despair.”  Kamara's words resonated with the public, as he urged his fellow citizens to hold onto their courage, insisting that the nation's future holds vast potential and is “pregnant with possibilities.” He emphas...

  The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), through its Kenema Regional Office, conducted a significant strategic engagement with the management and staff of the Kailahun District Council on Friday, September 6th, 2024. This crucial meeting, held at the Council’s Conference Room, was organized by the ACC’s Public Education Unit to align the Council with the Commission’s ongoing efforts to eradicate corruption in Sierra Leone. Edward N. Blake, Senior Public Education Officer (SPEO) East, spearheaded the engagement by articulating the core purpose of the session, which is consistent with the ACC’s mandate: "To take all steps necessary for the prevention, eradication, or suppression of corruption and corrupt practices." Blake emphasized that this engagement is part of the ACC’s broader public education and outreach initiatives, aimed at instilling a culture of accountability and transparency in public institutions across the nation. Blake highlighted the critical role of financial t...

The All People’s Congress (APC) continues to strengthen its internal governance by launching and endorsing a Disciplinary Committee and a group of Polling Officers within Constituency 123. This event, which took place over the weekend at the Foulah Town community hall, is a significant milestone in the party’s commitment to upholding its March 2022 constitution, particularly Chapter 6, Articles 59-65. The newly formed Disciplinary Committee, comprising 15 members, along with 71 Polling Officers drawn from across the constituency’s two wards, have been entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the party’s values and regulations are upheld during both national and internal elections. These officers are tasked with serving the party faithfully across the country during electoral processes. At the endorsement ceremony, APC National Legal Representative, Lawyer Africanus Sorie Sesay, emphasized the critical role of the Disciplinary Committee in fostering unity within the party. He encou...

  Deputy Minister of Trade, Fatmata Kargbo, has announced the impending closure of the “SANCAREDCIE” provision shop, located on Kroo Town Road, due to serious violations of Sierra Leone’s Trade Act. The shop was discovered selling expired products, which pose significant health risks to consumers, during a routine inspection by trade authorities across Freetown. Minister Kargbo stated that the expired goods found on the shop's shelves were deemed unfit for human consumption, constituting a severe breach of the nation's trade regulations. The Trade Act mandates that all shop owners create a designated section for items nearing their expiration date, specifically those set to expire within the next three months. These products are required to be sold at discounted prices to ensure they are cleared from the market before expiration, a practice that “SANCAREDCIE” failed to implement. Emphasizing the government’s commitment to safeguarding public health, Minister Kargbo made it clea...

The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) have forged a strategic partnership with Public Administration International (PAL) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement signifies a crucial step towards strengthening public service reforms in Sierra Leone, with a focus on capacity building, knowledge sharing, and the development of sustainable reform programs. The MoU emphasizes the need for comprehensive capacity building, aiming to enhance the skills and competencies of public service employees. These efforts will span various key areas, including governance, human resource management, digital transformation, legislative reform, monitoring and evaluation, policy formulation, leadership, and management. The goal is to equip public servants with the necessary tools and knowledge to drive effective governance and ensure the successful implementation of reforms. In addition to capacity building, the MoU provides for technical assistanc...

  Eustace Connel, a Forest Guard employed by the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA), has been remanded in prison following serious allegations of assault. Connel was brought before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Magistrate Court No.2 on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, to answer charges stemming from an incident that occurred earlier this year. The accused is facing two grave charges: malicious wounding  under Section 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm under Section 47 of the same Act. These charges relate to an incident that took place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Charlotte Village, Freetown, where Connel is accused of wounding and assaulting a teacher, David Joseph Kemoh Williams. The first count of the indictment alleges that Connel maliciously wounded Williams on the said date and location. The second count asserts that Connel assaulted Williams in a manner that resulted in actual bodily harm. These charges are p...

   In a significant diplomatic and military development, a delegation from the Michigan State National Guard, accompanied by the U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone and Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Defense, paid a courtesy visit to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at State House on Tuesday. The visit marked a pivotal moment in the formalization of the State Partnership Programme (SPP) between the Michigan State National Guard and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), highlighting the strengthening ties between the two nations. Deputy Minister of Defense Col (Rtd) Muana Brima Massaquoi introduced the delegation, expressing profound gratitude to President Bio for his leadership and hospitality. He disclosed that the visit was aimed at solidifying a partnership that has been meticulously planned since 2019. This long-awaited collaboration culminated in the signing of a letter of consent, formalizing cooperation between the two military forces and paving the way for fu...