Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 1, 2025 As part of Sierra Leone’s commemoration of International Workers’ Day, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has directed the Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Social Security to initiate negotiations for a new national minimum wage. The announcement came during the National Labour Conference, held at the Miatta Conference Centre in...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – April 30, 2025 His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially inaugurated the National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) at State House, reinforcing Sierra Leone’s dedication to good governance, transparency, and democratic accountability. The inauguration marks a pivotal moment in Sierra Leone’s governance reform...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana Freetown, Sierra Leone – April 30, 2025 Winners of the ILO Opportunity Salone Business Competition in the Cassava Flour and Palm Kernel value chains have expressed their appreciation to the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for providing financial support to expand their businesses. The competition,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 2, 2025 The Chief Executive Officer of GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, Dr. Sania Nishtar, led a high-level delegation to Presidential Lodge, Hill Station, Freetown, where she paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio ahead of the commemoration of 2025 World Immunization Week....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown Terminal Limited (FTL), a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), joined the global community in celebrating International Labour Day 2025 with a special event themed: “Shaping the Future of Work – Innovation, Digital Transformation and Just Transition.” The occasion brought together employees, industry leaders, and government representatives to reflect on the...Read More
