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, resulting...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 restrictions...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 Wine...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, which...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, which...Read More
