By Abdulai Fasineh Dumbuya
The Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Musayeroh Barrie has explained that external taxes have been the factors for the high cost of flight tickets in and out of Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone’s VP blames local gov’t for decline in public trust
By Nasratu Kargbo
Sierra Leone’s Vice President Dr.Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh whilst highlighting the challenges faced by local government said the level of trust in the sector has drastically declined due to the unfulfilled promises by those vying for positions.
Freetown Mayor takes oath of office
By Mabinty M. Kamara
Following the outcome of the mediation exercise to resolve the political impasse between the All People’s Congress (APC) Party and President Julius Maada Bio-led government, the reelected Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki Sawyer has taken oath of office.
The Swearing in Ceremony which also included Chairperson for Western Area Rural and Councilors for Urban and Rural, was administered by the Minister of Local Government,Ambassador Tamba Lamina at the ministry’s conference room on 26th of October 2023.
CARL validates Correctional Service Act
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law (CARL) in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS) has concluded a two-day validation session for the proposed amendments to the Sierra Leone Correctional Service Act.
The exercise was held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown from the 24th to the 25th of October 2023.
NP manager charged with fraud
By Saio Marrah
Abubakarr Bah, Sales Manager of National Petroleum (NP) has appeared in court charged for allegedly conspiring with “other persons unknown” to defraud the sum of six hundred and eighteen thousand, two hundred and twenty-five New Leones (NLe618, 225) from Sara Bailor Jalloh.
Waterloo LUC urges village heads aspirants to uphold peace
By Politico Staff Writer
Following widespread reports of rising tension in towns and villages in the Western Area Rural District ahead of the Village Head Elections, the Local Unit Commander (LUC) of Waterloo Police Division, and Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ibrahim Mohamed Sama has called on Candidates to uphold peace before, during and after the election.
The Village Head elections are slated for Saturday 28th October, 2023.
Sierra Leone’s Information Minister praises president’s education commitment
By Abdulai Fasineh Dumbuya
The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah has praised President Julius Maada Bio for what he said is his passion and commitment toward education in Sierra Leone.
He was speaking in a media interview on the 23rd of October, 2023 analyzing and updating the public on the first 100 days of the President after his re-election following the June 24 multi-tier election in the country.
