By George M.O. Williams Freetown, October 10, 2025 — The Ministry of Finance, under the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), has signed contracts for the construction and modernization of markets in Kenema and Makeni, marking a major step forward in the government’s urban development agenda. The signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room in Freetown, formalized agreements with two construction firms: Ambitious Construction Company for the...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone has taken a bold step toward energy independence and sustainable development with the launch of “Mission 300,” a $2.2 billion energy compact unveiled by Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security. The announcement was made during the Ministry of Information’s weekly press briefing on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Mission 300 is a comprehensive national...Read More
Bo District, Sierra Leone: In the heart of Mende land, a centuries-old musical tradition continues to unite communities and preserve cultural identity. The shegbureh, one of the oldest traditional instruments of the Mende people, stands as a vibrant symbol of resilience, creativity, and communal pride. Cultural custodian Bockarie Ansumana, popularly known as Dr. Kposowai, 78, from Bo District, describes the shegbureh as more than a musical instrument. “The shegbureh is...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana Sierra Leone: In a significant move to strengthen local participation in the mining sector, the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) and Sierra Mineral Holdings Limited on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, signed a Local Content Plan Implementation Agreement at the Agency’s Conference Hall in Freetown. The ceremony, attended by senior management from both institutions, marked a pivotal step in operationalizing the Sierra Leone Local Content Act...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kukuna Town, Kambia District: In a time when self-interest often overshadows collective responsibility, the Khireh Anun Kinfeh Youth Organization, meaning “Hoe and Cutlass” in the local Susu language, has emerged as a beacon of community-driven change in Bramaia Chiefdom. Founded in 2014, the youth-led group is tackling one of the region’s most pressing challenges: deteriorating road infrastructure. Speaking to Premier News on Tuesday, October 9, 2025,...Read More
