Bench Warrant Issued for Rapper LAJ Following Alleged Defamation of Kenema Mayor A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of Sierra Leonean musician and Peace Ambassador, Alhaji Amadu Bah (LAJ), following his failure to appear before the Bo Magistrate Court on Friday. The order was issued by Magistrate Solomon James Brima of Court No. 1 against LAJ and his co-defendant, Ibrahim Koroma. The defendants are facing allegations involving the use of abusive and insulting lang

Sierra Leone Port Authorities Seize Record-Breaking Tramadol Shipment Authorities at the Queen Elizabeth II Port have successfully intercepted 461 cartons of illegal tramadol, marking the most significant narcotics seizure in Sierra Leone's history. The substantial shipment was identified during a strategic security operation at the quay. According to the Port Authority Director, the scale of this seizure is unprecedented, representing the largest single recovery of illicit s

The Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation convened a high-level donor summit this week to accelerate the Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project, aiming to improve water and sanitation services across the country. Chaired by Dr. Sao-Kpato Hannah Isatta Macarthy, the meeting brought together international partners and key stakeholders to strengthen coordination, ensure efficient resource use, and translate technical and financial support into tangi

The Sierra Leone Teaching Service Commission has announced that all teachers in the country are now required to pay licensing fees, in line with the TSC Act, 2011 and the Education Act, 2023. The initiative, supported by key education stakeholders including the Sierra Leone Teachers Union, the National Council of Head Teachers, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Finance, aims to strengthen the teaching profession and improve the quality of education nationwide. Ef

2026 Women’s Premier League billboard was officially unveiled, marking a major milestone in the promotion of women’s football in the country. The event drew football enthusiasts, league officials, and supporters from across the region, reflecting growing interest and momentum in the women’s game. The unveiling ceremony highlighted the vital role of strategic partnerships, with Marampa Mines Limited receiving special recognition for its continued support and investment in the