Following the unprecedented rise in fuel prices coupled with the rise in prices of essential commodities, foreign exchange earnings and inflation in the country, LEGAL LINK, an organization that defends the rights of vulnerable groups, has urged the Government of Sierra Leone to increase the minimum wage, salaries and pensions of Sierra Leoneans. The Organization said in a statement it put out on Friday that Sierra Leone’s economic situation is...Read More
Officials from the Ministry of Health and Sanitation have announced plans to host the First Ever National Health Summit in Sierra Leone. This disclosure was made on Thursday, March 17, 2022 during the weekly government press briefing in Freetown. Welcoming attendees, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, who also doubles as the Spokesperson for the National COVID-19 Response Centre, Hon. Solomon Jamiru Esq, said that the national health summit will...Read More
Sierra Leone Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (SLEITI) Multi-Stakeholder Group on Thursday, February 17, 2022 reviewed the EITI validation templates on transparency, stakeholders engagement, outcomes and impact. The validation, which was held at the LACS Villa, Cantonment Road in Freetown, attracted policymakers, civil society activists including journalists, and representatives of mining companies. The Minister of State, Office of the Vice President, Francess Alghalie said that Sierra Leone has commenced its validation...Read More
The government of Sierra Leone has decided to boost the country’s top-flight male and the female football leagues with 2.5 billion Leones cash injection. The cash injection is to complete the second phase of the ongoing Sierra Leone Premier League, and for the first time in many years, to revive female football. “The 2.5 billion Leones is for both the Male and Female Leagues. 1 billion Leones for the completion...Read More
The Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) on Wednesday March 16, 2022 held a roundtable with local entrerpreneurs at the Agency’s conference hall in Freetown. The roundtable which was organized by the Business Development Department of the SLLCA was well attended by local entrepreneurs from the Hospitality, Agribusiness, Arts/Craft, Clothing/Textiles, Carpentry/Woodworks, and Cosmetics sectors. The Director General of the Agency, Fodeba Daboh explained that the roundtable is in fulfillment of...Read More
