By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN, October 12, 2026: The Indian Business Community in Sierra Leone has called for stronger engagement with the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security to improve labour relations, enhance compliance with labour laws, and address concerns surrounding workers’ end-of-service benefits.The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by a delegation...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN, October 14, 2026: The Sierra Leone Institution of Geoscientists (SLIG) has called for a comprehensive scientific investigation into reports of earth tremors felt in parts of Freetown, while urging residents to remain calm and avoid speculation about a possible major earthquake.In a public advisory issued on Wednesday, the institution said reports...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone, October 12, 2026: –A delegation from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on Monday held high-level discussions with Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, and Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Hon. Kekura C. Vandy, on strategies to improve healthcare financing and service delivery in Sierra Leone.The...Read More
In a historic move set to reshape the leadership of the Sierra Leone Traders Union (SLeTU), Madam Kadija Stanley Bangura has officially declared her candidacy for the position of Vice President ahead of the Union’s National Delegates Conference scheduled for 25th October 2026 in Kenema City. Bangura’s declaration marks the first time in the history...Read More
GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 13, 2026: President Julius Maada Bio has welcomed Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s allocation of US$60.967 million to Sierra Leone under its Gavi 6.0 programme for 2026-2030, reaffirming the country’s commitment to advancing immunisation and global health advocacy.The President made the remarks during a high-level meeting with Gavi Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania...Read More
By Ishmael BayohInformation Attaché, Sierra Leone Embassy, Dakar, Senegal DAKAR, SENEGAL, October 14, 2026: Sierra Leone’s First Lady and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has called for a paradigm shift in the way African women are portrayed, urging governments, institutions, media organizations, and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has urged contractors, consultants and project managers to accelerate ongoing rehabilitation works at Milton Margai Technical University’s Goderich and Congo Cross campuses, stressing the need for timely completion to enhance learning conditions and expand facilities for students.The Vice President made the call during an inspection tour...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Amb. Tamba Lamina, has outlined the government’s rationale for redistricting and the establishment of new localities, describing the initiative as a key step towards improving local governance, enhancing service delivery, and promoting balanced national development.Speaking during the Government’s Weekly Press...Read More
Geneva, Switzerland, October 13, 2026: President Julius Maada Bio has outlined five key priorities for securing lasting peace across Africa, emphasizing stronger democratic institutions, preventive diplomacy, regional cooperation, people-centred security, and sustainable financing for African-led peace operations.Delivering a keynote lecture titled “Building Lasting Peace in Africa: The Catalytic Role of ECOWAS” at the Geneva Graduate...Read More
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, October 13, 2026: The Parliament Football Coordinating Team has presented the official Parliament Football Team jerseys to members of the parliamentary leadership as part of efforts to rally support ahead of the 2026 Inter-Ministerial Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Football Tournament.The symbolic presentation, held on Tuesday, October 13, brought together key parliamentary leaders,...Read More
