By Vanessa Onah Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday held a meeting with the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, in Freetown. The meeting is seen as part of engagements focused on peace, democratic governance and regional cooperation in West Africa. Jonathan disclosed this in a statement shared on Tuesday via his social media account. According to the former President, the visit was in his capacity as Special...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, has called on global leaders and development partners to act with urgency in addressing the issue of fertilizer because of the ongoing war in the Middle East, which has affected global supply chains, while urging for alternative sources. He made this global appeal at the High-Level Global Partnerships Conference (GPC) in London, hosted by the Foreign, Commonwealth and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Teaching Service Commission (TSC), in partnership with the Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU), has issued an urgent and final call for all teachers suspended from the government payroll to report for re‑verification no later than Monday, 22 June 2026. Officials warn that failure to comply will result in permanent removal from the payroll. Background In July 2025, a nationwide verification exercise led to the suspension...Read More
Didier Gomes Da Rosa has surfaced as one of the frontrunners for the vacant Sierra Leone national team position, as the West African nation weighs its options ahead of a crucial new chapter. The French tactician arrives with a résumé deeply rooted in African football, built across multiple leagues and high-pressure environments. Over the years, Gomes Da Rosa has collected more than ten trophies during spells in Tanzania, Rwanda, Cameroon,...Read More
Byu George M.O. Williams Freetown, May 21, 2026: Mayor Yvonne Aki‑Sawyer has reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to transforming the capital’s Central Business District (CBD) into a safer, cleaner, greener, and more walkable city through the ongoing CBD Regeneration Project. Speaking during an inspection of pavement improvement works on Wallace Johnson Street, Gloucester Street, George Street, and other major roads, the Mayor said the initiative is designed to ease congestion, improve...Read More
