President Urges Parliament to Strengthen Consultations Sallieu S. Kanu State House, Freetown, Thursday, January 23, 2025 – President Julius Maada Bio convened a meeting with various stakeholders, including government officials, religious and traditional leaders, women’s organizations, civil society groups, and youth representatives, to gather their insights on the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Bill. He urged...Read More
Landmark Legislation Aims to Enhance Social Protection Programmes By Sallieu S. K.anu Freetown, Thursday, 23rd January 2025—Sierra Leone’s Parliament has unanimously enacted the country’s first Social Protection Bill, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for social protection under the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security. The legislation, passed today after its third reading and an exhaustive...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Port Loko District, Sierra Leone – Marampa Mines Limited (MML) made a historic contribution of US$3.7 million (NLe 83.7 million) to the people of Marampa and Maforki Chiefdoms on Friday, January 24. The symbolic cheque was presented to President Julius Maada Bio, representing payments for the 2023 and 2024 Community Development Fund...Read More
By Abu Bakarr Bangura On January 22, 2025, the streets of Bo and Kenema were alive with vibrant floats and enthusiastic crowds as the Bank of Sierra Leone hosted a float parade to popularize the National Switch SAPS (Salone Payment Switch) Instant Payment System. This event was part of the Bank’s ongoing campaign to educate the...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Bo and Kenema, Sierra Leone – On January 24, 2025, the Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) held a float parade to popularize the National Switch SAPS Instant Payment System in Bo and Kenema cities, simultaneously. This initiative is part of the Bank’s financial inclusion project, aimed at educating the public about the...Read More
