CHILD LABOUR!!!
BY ALUSINE FULLAH For the March edition, my opinion piece was based on women, but for this April edition, I have taken a paradigm shift by looking at child labor. To be frank, I am a real victim of child labor. I tasted it when I was 10 years old. Honestly, it was totally bitter…
Regional Commander Cracks Down on Indiscipline and Corruption in Police Force
By: Munya Bawoh (Small Motor with Big Engine) Kenema, March 4, 2025 – The Regional Commander-East, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, Francis Tower, has issued a stern warning against indiscipline and corruption within the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), emphasizing the need for professionalism and accountability. Addressing a well-attended parade on Monday, March 3, AIG…
Police at Wanjama Checkpoint Intercept Drugs Smuggling Attempt
By: Munya Bawoh (Small Motor with Big Engine) Kenema, March 4, 2025 – Security personnel at Wanjama Checkpoint have intercepted a major drug smuggling attempt, arresting three individuals attempting to transport a large quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Jamba into Kenema City. The suspects, identified as Isatu Barrie, a businesswoman from Samuel Town,…
IGP Touray Engages RCBank Officials and West African Bankers Association
The Inspector General of Police Seedy Mukhtar Touray has on Thursday, February 27, 2025, welcomed a distinguished delegation from the West African Bankers Association (WABA), including representatives from RCBank (SL) Limited, at the Police Headquarters in Banjul, The Gambia. The meeting was convened to discuss WABA’s mission and explore opportunities for collaboration with the Gambia…
Rokupr Residents Demand Prepaid Meters
By Abdulrahman Orlando Residents of Rokupr are voicing their frustration over the prolonged delay in receiving prepaid electricity meters from Power Leone, despite making payments more than two years ago. The absence of meters has left many households and businesses struggling with unreliable power supply and financial strain. Local businessman Alhajie Kamara expressed his disappointment,…
Hope Times Applauds Impactful Journalism Training
At Hope Times Newspaper and Hope Magazine, we believe that continuous learning is the key to excellence in journalism. In line with our commitment to upholding high reporting standards, our team of reporters recently completed a specialized training session aimed at enhancing their skills in investigative journalism, reporting techniques, interviewing skills, and media ethics. The…
Denmark Strengthens Ties with Africa
By: Yusuf Ibrahim Kamara (The Wise Thinker) COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – In a strategic diplomatic engagement, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has reinforced Africa’s development priorities on the global stage, securing renewed Danish commitment to international aid despite rising uncertainties in global funding. Speaking at a high-level conference hosted by Save…
K.C Mayor Provides Extra Motivation to Waste Management Team
By: MUNYA BAWOH (Small Motor with Big Engine) 1st March 2025Kenema City Mayor, Thomas Karimu Baio, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to maintaining a clean and sustainable environment. In a renewed effort to keep Kenema City clean, healthy, and well-managed, the Mayor has provided extra motivation to the Waste Management Team, reinforcing his…
Abundant Fish Catch Brings Joy and Hope to Yeliboya Island After Fishing Ban
By Thaimu T. Kamara Yeliboya Island, Samu Chiefdom, Kambia District – The lifting of the one-month fishing ban on March 1, 2025, has brought renewed hope and economic relief to the residents of Yeliboya Island, following a difficult period of hardship and uncertainty. The ban, imposed by the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Fisheries and Marine…
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