Aminata & Sons (SL) Limited has issued a detailed statement clarifying its proposed three-year tax deferment request to the Government of Sierra Leone, emphasizing that the proposal is aimed at strengthening national fuel security, expanding petroleum storage infrastructure and supporting long-term economic growth rather than seeking a tax waiver. In a press statement issued in…
The Parliamentary Committee on Technical and Higher Education, headed by Hon. Joseph Williams Lamin, on Friday 19th June 2026, recommended that the suspension of the Vice Chancellor and Principal (VC&P) of the Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), Professor Philip John Kanu, was illegal and therefore must resume duty as soon as possible. The letter of…
By: Francis Kargbo Africell Sierra Leone has continued its commitment to customer engagement and service improvement through its Africell Customer Engagement (ACE) Exercise, with the latest edition held at Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone on Thursday, 18th June 2026.The initiative, which forms part of Africell’s monthly customer engagement activities, provides a platform…
By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Friday, 19 June 2026 Public debates surrounding major investment decisions require more than strong opinions; they require facts, context and a careful understanding of economic principles. The ongoing discussion surrounding Aminata and Sons Sierra Leone Limited’s proposed petroleum storage expansion has attracted national attention because it touches on taxation, government revenue,…
Moses Embaba N. Sesay, Esq., is a leader defined by his hard work, discipline, trustworthiness, and deep-rooted commitment to development. Early Life & Education Hailing from a humble background in the Bombali District, Northern Province, his pursuit of knowledge brought him to Freetown. He completed his primary and secondary education at the prestigious Saint Edward’s…
𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐣𝐚, 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚, 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 14 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 2026 – The West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS), an initiative of the Chairman of ECOWAS, the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, has received a major boost following a high-level engagement in Abuja between President Julius Maada Bio, and leading African business leader and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu,…
Aminata Concession Does Not Mean Revenue Loss Or Tax Waiver Recent commentary surrounding the Aminata & Sons concession agreement currently before Parliament has unfortunately been driven more by speculation than by the actual contents and intent of the agreement. The first and most important fact is that the agreement does not seek a tax waiver….
ECOWAS Seeks SLAJ’s Participation By: Alimatu Kargbo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday 16th June 2026 engaged members of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) and its affiliate bodies on the Vision 2050 agenda, while highlighting several interventions and development projects being implemented across Sierra Leone. The engagement, held at…
Did Higher Education Minister Sabotage ReBUILD for Resilience Project? Among the documents submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission, Evidence 4 raises one of the most significant questions in the entire USL impasse. The evidence centres on the ReBUILD for Resilience Project, an international research initiative that was being implemented at the University of Sierra Leone through…
By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Thursday, 18 June 2026 A country’s economic progress is often determined by the strength of the infrastructure that supports its ambitions. Behind every growing economy are systems that ensure businesses can operate, industries can expand and citizens can access essential services without unnecessary disruption. In Sierra Leone, one of the most…
