By Sallieu S. Kanu Bo, Sierra Leone – June 15, 2026: The Ministry of Health has dispatched a high-level delegation to investigate the recent surge in maternal deaths at Bo Government Hospital, as part of the first 100 days of the ongoing 300 Days of Activism campaign. Led by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sartie Kenneh,...Read More
Recent commentary on the Aminata & Sons concession agreement before Parliament has been clouded by speculation rather than facts. The central issue is straightforward: the agreement does not seek a tax waiver. It seeks a tax deferment for three years — a critical distinction. A tax waiver permanently exempts a company from paying certain taxes,...Read More
Kuwait has introduced new regulations limiting the recruitment of domestic workers to 10 approved countries while restricting or prohibiting recruitment from 27 others, according to local media reports. Under the new framework, recruitment will continue from South Africa, Benin, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, Nepal, and Senegal (for male workers only). The...Read More
Windhoek, Namibia – A distinguished delegation from the District Grand Lodges of Sierra Leone and The Gambia joined brethren from across the globe to mark the One Hundredth Anniversary of the English Constitution District Grand Lodge of Namibia and Damaraland Lodge No. 4758 E.C. The commemorative events culminated in a grand banquet at the Stellenbosch...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, June 10, 2026 — The Ministry of Health has introduced a nationwide District Performance Awards Programme to accelerate improvements in maternal and child health, strengthen accountability, and foster healthy competition among districts. Launched on Wednesday at the Ministry’s headquarters, the initiative forms part of the government’s 300-Day Health Transformation Agenda,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, June 10, 2026 — The Ministry of Health has introduced a nationwide District Performance Awards Programme to accelerate improvements in maternal and child health, strengthen accountability, and foster healthy competition among districts. Launched on Wednesday at the Ministry’s headquarters, the initiative forms part of the government’s 300-Day Health Transformation Agenda,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Moyamba/Bonthe Districts, June 11, 2026 — Bale Logistics has announced plans to lay off approximately 200 workers this month, following Sierra Rutile Limited’s (SRL) recent decision to scale down mining operations. The announcement was made during a meeting between company management, employees, and officials from the Ministry of Employment, Labour and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka KONO – The High Court in Kono has on Monday, June 15, 2026, sentenced Amos Aidan Daniel to life imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to sexually penetrating a two-year-old girl in Kono District, Eastern Province. Justice Santigie Ibrahim Sorie Bangura delivered the ruling, imposing a life term on count one and 10-year...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, June 14, 2026 — Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has hailed the leadership of Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote following a meeting in which the two discussed private sector support for the upcoming West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS). In a post shared on his official social...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, 11 June 2026 – The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has announced the receipt of its annual government subvention for 2026, amounting to SLE 2.7 million, while strongly reaffirming its independence and unwavering commitment to defending press freedom. The subvention, first introduced by President Julius Maada Bio in...Read More
