Freetown Youth Remanded Over Alleged $12,000 Fraudulent Conversion A local youth, Osman Japtay, has been remanded to custody following his appearance in court on charges of fraudulent conversion involving $12,000 USD. The proceedings, overseen by Magistrate Jah, follow allegations that the funds were stolen while entrusted to the defendant for delivery. Japtay faces a single count charge under Section 20(1)(iv)(b) of the Larceny Act 1916. The prosecution alleges that on Tuesd

NPRA Director General Labels Online Fuel Price Comparisons as Misleading The Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma, has issued a formal caution to the public regarding the use of online platforms, such as Google, for fuel price comparisons. Mr. Koroma stated that these digital comparisons frequently overlook the intricate domestic factors that define petroleum pricing within Sierra Leone. During a recent broadcast on Liber

The Campaign for Good Governance (CGG) has called on Sierra Leoneans to make informed choices at the ballot box by rejecting tribal, religious, and partisan considerations and instead voting based on competence, performance, and track record. The appeal was made by CGG Director of Programmes, Sahr Kendema, during an interview with AYV Television, where he stressed that issue-based voting is essential to strengthening democracy and promoting accountable leadership in Sierra Le

Hon. Racheal Mariatu Sesay Pessima, Member of Parliament for Port Loko District, has been named among the Top 100 Global Innovative Leaders at the Global Innovative Leaders Summit held in Port Louis, Mauritius. The award was presented on July 2, 2026, by the Global Centre for Innovative Leaders during a ceremony at the Ocean’s Creek Hotel, which brought together global policymakers, business executives, and development leaders to recognise excellence in leadership and innovat

The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, is representing Sierra Leone at the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa and the Thematic Conference on “Strengthening Human Capital to Boost Africa’s Tourism Growth,” currently underway in Seychelles. The three-day conference, which began on Thursday, July 2, 2026, and runs until July 4, has brought together tourism ministers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across the continent to exp