By Alpha Abu
Sierra Leone commits to speed up constitutional review process
By Francis H. Murray
The Chief Minister, Professor David Francis has said that the Bio-led administration has officially commenced activities directed at restarting the review of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone.
He made this statement on Thursday 4th February during the first presidential award for best performing ministries at State House in Freetown.
Chieftaincy rivals clash in Potoru
By Mabinty M. Kamara
A violent encounter occurred between rival factions in the up-coming chieftaincy race in Barrie chiefdom Pujehun District on Tuesday 2nd February. According reliable sources properties were destroyed and people suffered injuries after local tax verification and assessment process was disrupted.
Speaking to Politico, Mustapha Wai of the Wai clan said he was attacked by an irate group, and alleged that the group was organised by the Regent Chief of the area.
UAE Gov’t to construct 100-bed hospital in Sierra Leone
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates, UAE, have confirmed the construction of 100 beds field hospital in Sierra Leone to support the country's COVID-19 response.
According to report sent by the Press attaché to Abu Dhabi, Mohamed Lamin Massaquoi an official communication sent to the Sierra Leone Embassy in Abu Dhabi, by the UAE authorities confirmed the UAE authorities commitment to the process.
Sierra leone has 250 inmates without indictment, human rights commission tells chief juctice
By Francis H. Murray
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has drawn the attention of the Chief Justice Desmond Babatunde Edwards to their recent investigations indicating that the Male Correctional Center in Freetown is hosting 250 inmates without indictment.
Ombudsman present annual report to President Bio
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has on Friday 4th February received the 2019-2020 Annual Report from the office of the Ombudsman, Leon Jenkins-Johnston Esq.
Receiving the report, President Bio assures the Ombudsman’s office of Government Support in ensuring the independence and operations of the institution.
Parliament Approves Lands Minister and Four Others
Lawmakers have unanimously approved the newly appointed Minister of Lands and Country Planning Dr. Turad Senesie and four other appointments recently announced by President Julius Maada Bio. The report of the Parliamentary committee on appointments and public service chaired by the leader of government business, Mathew Sahr Nyuma also gave a nod to Dr. Jonathan Titus Williams to serve as Deputy Minister of Planning and Economic Development.
