The Project Fiduciary Management Unit (PFMU) is a unit within the Ministry of Finance, which is charged with the responsibility for managing fiduciary—procurement and accounting activities of select donor projects funded by the World Bank, the African Development Bank, BADEA and others. The institution is staffed with professionals including accountants, many of which are chartered,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Ibrahim Idrissa Fornah, a sales agent at Excel BioLife Limited, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No.2 on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, for a fraud case involving over NLe 460,000. Fornah is facing two charges: fraudulent embezzlement under Section 17(1)(a) of the Larceny Act of 1916, and money laundering...Read More
Reliable sources within the Accountant General’s Department have disclosed that a significant backlog of payment vouchers for contractors and suppliers remains unprocessed. Reports indicate that these documents have been accumulating on office shelves, while the Ministry of Finance continues to withhold payment authorizations. Among those affected are contractors responsible for supplying rice to the Republic...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura London Fashion Week, a global hub of style and innovation, has once again captivated the world, showcasing the creativity of 112 designers and brands over five days of runway presentations. Among the fashion powerhouses like Burberry, Erdem, Paul Costelloe, and Harris Reed, one name making waves is Foday Dumbuya, a Sierra...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Makeni, Sierra Leone – Rising cultural artist Princess Kandeh has successfully launched her much-anticipated album, Ba Mi Laneh, in a spectacular event held on April 12, 2025, at the RC Primary School in the Masongbo community. Organized in collaboration with Masongbo Youth, the launch turned into a vibrant celebration of Sierra...Read More
Abu Bakarr Kanu Oko Environmental Holding Limited, a tree plantation and forestry investment company, continues to expand its operations in Sierra Leone, contributing to environmental sustainability and economic development. Established in 2022, the company has accelerated its reforestation and climate resilience initiatives across five chiefdoms in Port Loko District: Bakeh Loko, Bureh, Kasseh, Tainkatopie, Makama,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Magbenteh, Sierra Leone – Rafael Kamara, Program Officer at the Polio Development Organization (PDO), has called on the Sierra Leonean government to prioritize the needs of persons with disabilities beyond political seasons and implement sustainable support systems. Speaking to Premier News on April 13, 2025, Kamara highlighted the persistent struggles faced...Read More
Tonkolili, April 15, 2025 — Leone Rock Metal Group has officially completed Phase 1 of its 30 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) Magnetite Processing Plant and paid Le62,214,818 ( US$6.2 million) Community Development Agreement (CDA) Fund to Simiria, Dansogoia, and Sambaia chiefdoms in Tonkolili District. The dual event, held in Tonkolili, brought together key national...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – The ongoing fraud case involving six individuals accused of defrauding Orange Mobile Finance Limited took a new turn yesterday, as the company’s Head of Finance, Alhaji Thorley, testified before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Magistrate Court No. 2 on Pademba Road. Thorley, who oversees payments and financial monitoring for...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, April 15, 2025 — The Freetown City Council (FCC) has held a public consultation and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EISA) session on the proposed Freetown Cable Car Project, an initiative aimed at transforming urban mobility and promoting sustainable development. The session, hosted at the Freetown City Hall Auditorium on...Read More
