By Sallieu S. Kanu Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, has described her participation at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) as a “whirlwind of learning, connection, movement and reflection,” emphasizing the need for stronger partnerships, innovation and skills development to transform education and create opportunities for young people....Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has commenced a regional stakeholder validation exercise in Kenema for its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, aimed at strengthening electoral transparency, participation and public confidence in the country’s democratic processes. The engagement, held on Monday, September 28, 2026, brought together key electoral stakeholders, including political parties,...Read More
By By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mustapha Kabba, has challenged global health leaders, technology developers and investors to measure the success of digital health and artificial intelligence (AI) by a single benchmark: whether they enable health workers to make timely decisions that save lives. Dr. Kabba made the call while...Read More
By Feima Sesay The Parliamentary Press Gallery of Sierra Leone (PPG-SL) has adopted a new constitution following extensive deliberations at its first Extraordinary Annual General Meeting (EAGM), marking a major milestone in the institution’s development after more than two decades of operating under its previous governing framework. The meeting, held on September 25, 2026, at...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The National Investment Board (NIB) has presented its Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal to the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, and non-state actors, outlining ambitious plans to strengthen investment promotion, improve business facilitation, and boost revenue generation. The budget presentation, held on September 24, 2026, provided...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Members of Parliament serving on the Parliamentary Committee on Transport and Aviation on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, conducted an oversight visit to the ongoing construction of the Gento Seaport at Kent in the Western Rural District to assess progress on the project and its potential impact on Sierra Leone’s port and transportation...Read More
By: Zacharia Jalloh, Ministry of Information and Civic Education EETOWN, Sierra Leone – The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Princess Dugba, has announced the commencement of construction works on the Julius Maada Bio Industrial Fishing Harbour, a landmark infrastructure project expected to transform Sierra Leone’s fisheries sector and strengthen the country’s blue economy. The...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone has renewed its commitment to ending all forms of violence against children following a high-level engagement between the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, and the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) on Violence Against Children during the 81st Session of the United Nations General...Read More
By Ibrahim Alusine Kamara (Kamalo) Recent media campaign by Tiwai Memory Masters (TMM) against the Ministry of Communications, Technology and Innovation over the procurement of the Government Wide Area Network (GWAN) and Government Local Area Networks (GLANs) project has left many observers puzzled. This is especially so when the contract, for which TMM is raising...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka A 21-year-old shoemaker, Anthony Sahr Koroma, has been committed to the High Court in Freetown to answer allegations of house breaking and larceny involving property valued at Le68,000. Koroma was committed by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 after the prosecution presented evidence during committal proceedings. The accused...Read More
