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By Alpha Abu

A Radio Station in Freetown that is to be managed by Sierra Leone’s Security Sector has started test transmission on FM 91.1.  The station will help update its personnel and the general public on events within the country.

Inspector- General of the Sierra Leone Police, William Fayia Sellu told a high ranking security sector meeting in Makeni last week that the station will have police personnel working there, but clarified that it is a security sector radio and not the sole property of the police.

By Nasratu Kargbo

Not for profit organization Hellen Keller International has launched a sustainability plan to tackle neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Sierra Leone.

According to its Chief Programme Officer Shawn Baker the effort is to ensure that NTDs are controlled and eliminated in the country and that care is given to those whose situation has worsened. 

By Saio Marrah

Dr. Julius Spencer has encouraged students of the Faculty of Media and Information Studies of Fourah Bay College (FBC) to enhance their creative minds in a bid to remain relevant to their societies, saying that a society cannot move forward without creative people.

He was speaking during his public lecture at the FBC Multi-Purpose Hall on Friday 19^th May 2023, titled “National Development through Neglect of the Arts and Culture in Sierra Leone.”

By Alpha Abu

Elections for district paramount Chief Members of Parliament have taken place in five districts last Saturday.

A statement by the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL) Saturday evening, confirmed that polling took place in Bombali, Kambia, Bonthe, Falaba and Pujehun., and that with the exception of two polling stations , 126 other stations opened on the stipulated 7am time.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

In order to ensure that journalists report issues effectively without having injuries whilst on the field, the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG) has trained media practitioners on safety policies and practices in Media Houses in the country ahead of the multitier elections.

The event was held in Freetown on the 19^th May, 2023.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

Sierra Leone’s National Revenue Authority (NRA) is set to implement the law on taxation of digital services including Nigeria’s DSTV as legislated in the 2022 Finance Act according to Dr Philip Michael Kargbo, Director of Monitoring, Research and Planning NRA.

Speaking at a training organized by Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) on Public Financial Management for journalists, Kargbo said in as much as the law has been legislated, the implementation has been a challenge due to lack of the required capacity and data.

By Politico staff writer

A schoolboy is to appear in court today over the killing of his teacher in Freetown. Usual reliable sources say after weeks of investigations, Aroun Conteh has finally been charged with murder of 68-year-old Gilis Edwin Ola Johnson.