By George M.O. Williams The Sierra Leone Association of Hotels (SLAH), in collaboration with the Federation of Allied Tourism Associations (FATA), has concluded a five-day hospitality training programme aimed at enhancing professionalism and service delivery within Sierra Leone’s tourism and hospitality sector. The closing ceremony, which also featured the launch of a new website for...Read More

By: Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, Esq. The recent gazetting of 30 Establishment Orders by the government, formally creating two new districts, Bandajuma and Kpanguima, and eight new councils, has ignited significant controversy. Although the government frames the move as a necessary step toward bringing governance closer to the people, but my contention is that the process...Read More

By George M.O. Williams The Lawyers’ Society has called on the government to withdraw statutory instruments establishing new districts, cities and local councils, arguing that the measures were introduced without evidence of adequate consultation and compliance with parliamentary procedures. In a press release dated October 1, 2026, the Society expressed concern over Government Notices 246-277,...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN, October 1, 2026: The Ministry of Finance has unveiled an ambitious FY2027 agenda aimed at boosting domestic revenue, reducing public debt, strengthening fiscal governance and improving public financial management as part of efforts to sustain economic growth and enhance macroeconomic stability. The priorities were presented during the ongoing Bilateral Budget...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Team Sierra Leone has departed for Incheon, South Korea, to represent the country at the 2026 FIRST Global Robotics Challenge (FGC), scheduled for 7 to 10 October 2026, with support from the Government of Sierra Leone and the National Commission for Children (NCC). The team, comprising young innovators and robotics enthusiasts,...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN, Oct. 3, 2026: The Children’s Forum Network (CFN), under the supervision of the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA), has elected a new executive team to lead the organization and advance children’s participation in issues affecting their rights and welfare across Sierra Leone. The elections, conducted with support from...Read More