By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, May 29, 2026: Parliament has ratified a landmark 15-year Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone and Multi GIS E-Services SL Ltd for the establishment of an Online Business Registration System (OBRS), following Cabinet approval. The agreement is designed to modernize and digitize Sierra Leone’s business registration process,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, May 29, 2026: Parliament has ratified a landmark 15-year Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone and Multi GIS E-Services SL Ltd for the establishment of an Online Business Registration System (OBRS), following Cabinet approval. The agreement is designed to modernize and digitize Sierra Leone’s business registration process,...Read More
By Alusine Sesay A vital bridge linking Baw Baw Old Town and New Town under construction Hon. Ibrahim Kabba Freetown, May 30, 2026: The Member of Parliament in the Western Area Rural District, Hon. Ibrahim Kabba, aka ‘Small Borbor’ has been widely praised for spearheading a series of transformative community projects aimed at improving infrastructure,...Read More
By Marian Magdalene Bangura, Strategic Communication Unit – MOICE The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, in collaboration with the National Revenue Authority (NRA), is set to take the Civic Day Series to Pujehun District from 1st to 2nd June 2026 under the theme: *“Government at your Doorstep.” The...Read More
The Director General of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), Yankuba Askia Bio, has added another accolade to his growing list of achievements after receiving a prestigious award from the Africa-UK Diaspora Trade and Investment Summit and Awards. The honor recognizes Mr. Bio’s outstanding leadership and transformative impact on Sierra Leone’s maritime sector,...Read More
Yankuba Askia Bio is a quiet overachiever whose strategic leadership and commitment continue to contribute immensely to the transformation of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA). Through dedication, professionalism, and a results‑driven approach, he has played a significant role in supporting reforms, operational efficiency, and institutional growth within the Authority. His calm and...Read More
Tuesday, 26 May 2026: Sierra Leone has launched work on a national artificial intelligence strategy as the government accelerates its broader digital transformation agenda. The initiative, developed in partnership with the World Bank Group, comes as authorities seek to expand digital access and modernize public services across the country. The Ministry of Communication, Technology and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — Public confidence in Sierra Leone’s governance system has reached a critical low, according to new findings released by the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI). An online opinion poll conducted by CHRDI asked citizens: “Which of the following public institutions in Sierra Leone do you...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Women in detention across Sierra Leone continue to face severe challenges in accessing basic sanitary products, exposing a hidden crisis of “period poverty” behind bars. AdvocAid, a leading legal aid and welfare support organization, is supporting women with sanitary pad and personal care items for women inmates. The group stresses that...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone — Civil society group Health Alert has condemned the Ministry of Works, accusing it of negligence and corruption in the wake of frequent building collapses across the capital. According to Health Alert, the Ministry has failed to develop and enforce policies regulating the construction of multi‑storey buildings, while issuing permits to unqualified...Read More
