By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — June 13, 2025: In a significant boost to Sierra Leone’s energy sector, the Government of Sierra Leone and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed an additional grant agreement to extend the country’s power distribution network along the Freetown Peninsula. The signing ceremony, held at the Ministry...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone — The World Bank-funded Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP) held a public disclosure meeting on Friday, June 13, 2025, to discuss the resettlement plan for residents affected by upcoming urban infrastructure development in the Coconut, Moyiba, and Portee communities. The meeting, which took place at Hotel 5/10 in...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh State House, Freetown, Friday 13 June 2025 – President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, today presided over the official swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Secretary to the President, Mr. Barba Brima Fortune. Leading the ceremony, the Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service, Mr. John Sumailah, noted that Mr. Fortune’s...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone — June 2025: Paramount Chiefs and local stakeholders from Sambaia, Dansogoia, and Deing Chiefdoms in the Tonkolili District have formally expressed their support for the Gento Group of Companies, rejecting foreign mining firms that they say have historically failed to deliver substantial benefits to local communities. During recent...Read More
By Salleiu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Ministry of Energy has assured the public that proactive measures are in place to mitigate the impact of the Karpowership shutdown, as Sierra Leone faces critical electricity challenges due to prolonged payment delays. During a press conference recently, Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of the Special Initiative...Read More
