The Director General of the National Monitoring and Evaluation Agency (NaMEA), Dr. James Edwin, has called for stronger oversight of government-funded projects, warning against monitoring practices that focus mainly on the physical completion of infrastructure. Speaking on Tuesday at the Government Weekly Press Conference at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown, Dr. Edwin said public projects should not be considered successful simply because physical structures have been comp

Sierra Leone’s Ibrahim K. Bangura produced a remarkable batting display in Kigali, scoring an unbeaten 102 runs against hosts Rwanda in the ongoing ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier. Bangura faced 106 deliveries and struck at 96.23, with his innings featuring 11 fours and one six. His composed century played a key role in Sierra Leone’s performance against the tournament hosts. The young cricketer has also impressed in the field, currently leadi

Chernor Mamoud Jalloh has officially assumed office as Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), taking over from Mohamed Fuaad Daboh at a handover ceremony held at the Trust’s headquarters in Freetown on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. Jalloh’s appointment, alongside Jenneh Jabati as the new Chairperson of the NASSIT Board of Trustees, was approved by Parliament. The ceremony was witnessed by senior government officials, including Secretary to t

Moses Kamara, a security officer stationed at Spur View Estate, appeared before the court to provide testimony regarding the alleged theft of a 5KVA generator from the premises. During his testimony, Kamara identified the defendant, Abdul Fofanah, as a fellow employee of the security firm contracted to protect the estate. The witness recounted that he was first alerted to the missing equipment via a telephone call from a colleague identified as Santos. Following the report, K

New Traffic Officer Enhances Road Safety in Ngaiya Town In a proactive move to bolster road safety and community relations, the newly appointed Divisional Traffic Officer (DTO) of Motema Division, Inspector Sia Linda Gborie, conducted a high-priority engagement session with bike riders and local stakeholders in Ngaiya Town on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The outreach initiative is a core component of the Division’s strategy to strengthen preventive policing and establish a robus