By George M.O. Williams August 6, 2025: Residents and commuters in Brookfields, Freetown, are sounding the alarm over the deteriorating condition of the pedestrian bridge along the Railway Line, which is now at high risk of collapse. The concrete footbridge, constructed several decades ago to connect both ends of the Brookfields community, has visibly aged and shows signs of severe structural compromise. An on-site inspection by Premier News on Wednesday,...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Niger – August 2025: In a strategic move to tackle Sierra Leone’s growing housing deficit, a high-level delegation from the Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC), the Office of the Chief Minister, and the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) is currently in Niger to study a successful large-scale housing initiative developed by Banga Group. The visit aligns with the Government of Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (2023–2028)...Read More
The Bank of Sierra Leone has announced the mandatory use of the National Identification Number (NIN) for the opening and maintenance of all customer accounts across financial institutions in the country. Effective immediately, all new individual accounts must be opened using a valid NIN issued by the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA). For business accounts, a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) issued by the National Revenue Authority (NRA) will be...Read More
Newly elected President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Babadi Kamara, has stressed the importance of professionalism and structure in the development of football in the country. Speaking during an interview on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone, Kamara stated that if Sierra Leone aim to compete at international levels, the Football Association must be strict in its operations. “Football is not a hobby, it is a profession and should...Read More
By George M.O. Williams August 5, 2025: Sierra Leone’s economic growth continues to be constrained by high public debt and a struggling private sector, according to the newly released Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) by the World Bank. The report highlights a range of structural challenges—including limited access to credit, unreliable electricity, weak infrastructure, and land acquisition bottlenecks—that are impeding private sector development and broader economic progress. Despite being endowed with...Read More
