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By Nasratu Kargbo

The Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) has noted in a report, the effects of the COVID pandemic on Sierra Leone’s judiciary, like many other institutions in the country.

It says many cases were delayed when courts were closed, as part of the coronavirus prevention measures and that prisoners remained incarcerated on remand, court cases suspended and prisons restricted visitation and prison activities stalled.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

Parents and guardians across Freetown have applauded the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh for an innovative idea which enabled them to electronically access the National Primary School Examination results at no cost, before reaching the schools.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

Report by the Institute of Governance Reform (IGR) has indicated a high level of preparedness for the 2023 general elections by the country’s Election Management Bodies (EMBs) including the security sector despite the continual effect of the COVID-19 pandemic in all spheres of national affairs in Sierra Leone.

By Alpha Abu & Nasratu Kargbo

The repeal of the death penalty by the government of Sierra Leone has attracted reactions from many quarters within and out of the country with development partners hailing the action. UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab in a tweet said it was fantastic to see Parliament vote on abolishing the death penalty. He congratulated President Bio and the people of Sierra Leone for what he said was an important milestone and registered the UK’s continued support to the country.

By Mohamed Foday Conteh

Justice Musu Damba Kamara has granted bail to Amadu 'Kondoe' Koroma and 12 others who were allegedly involved in the 18th July 2020 Generator riot in Makeni after spending a year in detention.

The Prosecuting Counsel had led in 6 witnesses in the persons of ASP George Momoh, ASP Anthony Moriba Gaya, DPC 13585 Paul Lewis, DPC 9268 Collins J, DPC Komrabai Cole and D.SGT 1516 Conteh at the Lower Court.

By Mohamed Foday Conteh

The Chairman of the Sierra Leone Life Saving Society, Patrick Olumide Campbell has told Politico that Sierra Leone has been rated as a country with the 4th highest death by drowning record in Africa.

Campbell said that drowning is prevalent in Sierra Leone and that it is preventable if the required measures are adhered to. He said that education on the prevention of drowning is important especially when the nation is recording heavy downpour during the rainy season.

By Saio Marrah

Through support from UNICEF, Restless Development has supported five adolescent female groups from different communities in the Western Area with grants following a pitching competition of innovative ideas aimed at addressing challenges facing their communities.