Gento Banana Island Port Project

Parliament Backed Gento Group’s Banana Island Project

By Sulaiman Jalloh Parliament of Sierra Leone through the Parliamentary Committee on Transport and Aviation chaired by Honorable Dixon Rogers, who doubles as the Chief Whip of Parliament, has on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Committee Room One in the Parliament Building, engaged Gento Group of Companies on the company’s agreement with the Government of…

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Racecourse fire incident Freetown

Racecourse fire incident: NDMA conducts impact assessment, estimates losses at NLe 6,480,000

Freetown, 10th March 2025 – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has conducted a preliminary impact assessment following a devastating fire outbreak at Race Course Road, Up Gun, Freetown, on Sunday, 9th March 2025, at approximately 11:30 PM. The fire completely destroyed 26 spare parts shops and four vehicles, resulting in substantial financial losses and…

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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…

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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,…

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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,…

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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…

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Africa

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…

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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…

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