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By Mabinty Kamara

At a well -attended event by government officials of Sierra Leone and Cote d'Ivoire, President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday 23^rd December commissioned the Tiloma Power Station in Kenema to herald the commencement of a steady supply of electricity to both Bo and Kenema, after years of erratic power supply.

The latest development was as a result of several years of planning by the government and the ECOWAS led West Africa Power Pool initiative to improve electricity in sub-regional member states.

By Mohamed Foday Conteh

The Sierra Leone Union on Disability Issues (SLUDI) together with other disabled groups in Sierra Leone have called for the dismissal of former Local Unit Commander (LUC) Waterloo Division, Superintendent Musa Gbandagbla.

This clarion call was made in a press release issued on 23^rd December 2021 after a court verdict that ruled in favour of four disabled persons that were dragged to court by the Sierra Leone Police for riotous conduct.

By Saio Marrah

In a bid to improve electricity supply especially in the eastern part of Freetown, Parliament has approved the power purchase agreement between the government of Sierra Leone and Milele and TCQ Power  for the generation of 148.5megawatt power that will provide 24 hours electricity.

The project worth 217 Million Dollars is funded by the United States Development Cooperation making it the largest United States Investment in Sierra Leone.

By Mohamed Macarthy

The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) on the 20^th December, 2021 led a site visit with construction firms that are interested in bidding for the Lot 1 of the Tinkonko Junction-Matrru Jong Road Project in the Bonthe district.

The engagement includes the Deputy Minister of Planning and Economic Development, civil society representatives, stakeholders from the district council, and traditional authorities.

By Prince J Musa in Kenema

Two accused persons Edward Kargbo and Abibatu Kargbo a lactating mother at the Nyandeyama section in Kenema have made their first appearance in court before  magistrate   Abdul Carew of Court No.1, on two counts of charges.

The two accused persons Edward Kargbo and Abibatu Kargbo both being a couple at Nyandeyama section in Kenema on the 21^st of December 2021 were arrested by police and charged to court for census-related offences.

By Nasratu Kargbo

National COVID-19 Emergency Response Centre’s (NaCOVERC) Risk Communication Lead Harold Thomas has during an interview with Politico confirmed that people that have taken first jab of AstraZeneca can take Pfizer as second dose. He said the two vaccines are compatible and allow for mixing and matching. 

By Mohamed Foday Conteh

Justice Monfred Sesay has sentenced 25-year-old Lamrana Bangura to five years imprisonment for manslaughter.

Lamrana who was found guilty of unlawfully killing her husband, Alie Bangura, made her final appearance at the Freetown High Court in Freetown on Wednesday 22^nd December 2021.

The wife was said to have had an altercation with her husband. The quarrel ensued after a neighbour called Augusta went to Lamrana and whispered in her ears in front of Alie the husband.