As it celebrated its 50th anniversary yesterday on the theme ‘strengthening the culture of peace and regional Integration for Sustainable Development’, the Mano River Union is set for the construction of a state-of-the-art Sports Village in its birth chiefdom Sorogbeima Chiefdom in Pujehun District Southern Sierra Leone.
SLEWRC increases price of sachet water, EDSA tariff
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
The Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC) has officially announced an increase in the prices of sachet water and the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) Tariff, effective 1st October 2023.
The increment was a result of consultative meetings late last month that the commission held with the Water Union (local water producers) and a board meeting within the Commission in line with SLEWRC’s Act of 2021 to address the pressing matter of tariff adjustments.
Appeals Court pauses judgement on appeals by Sierra Leone’s former president, opposition leader
By Saio Marrah
The Court of Appeal has reserved judgment for former President, Ernest Bai Koroma, and top officials of his former government including Dr. Samura Kamara who held different posts in that administration.
The three-judge panel chaired by Justice Ivan Sesay made the announcement on Monday 2nd October 2023 noting that the judgment will be delivered within two weeks and that notices will be served to all parties concerned.
Army leads Kenema hospital cleaning
By Prince J Musa in Kenema
Members of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) over the weekend embarked on cleaning the Kenema Government Hospital, assisted by youth groups, the Fire Force, and the Bike Riders Union.
According to the Commander Second Infantry Brigade in Kenema, Colonel Alimamy Osman Kamara, they decided to undertake such a venture as part of the civil-military cooperation to help clean and beautify the central government hospital.
Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister wants training for colleagues
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Musa Timothy Kabba has said Ministers needed to be briefed on state protocols and that the new facility at the ministry will be at the centre of such an exercise.
Kabba made this observation to the Chief Minister, Dr. David Sengeh during his on the spot check at the Ministry on the 2nd of October this year.
Kabba said they want to ensure that Ministers and MDA heads are trained so they could perform well during state functions.
Vice Principal wants bus for village school
By Nasratu Kargbo
Children in some villages in Bo district have been walking for more than five miles to and from school, according to the Vice Principal of Agricultural and Vocational Secondary School in Jerehun, Gerald G. Khama.
Man in custody for sexual penetration
By Prince J Musa in Kenema
A Prominent Politician in his early 50s, Prince Bindi on the 29th of September 2023 made his second appearance before Presiding Magistrate, Lamin Macathy of Court No.2 for alleged Sexual Penetration of a 9-year-old girl.
The accused was charged with three counts of sexual penetration-related offences.
