Monday/ 7th, September, 2026. The leadership of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), led by Director General, Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, and his Deputy, Mohamed Bangura, on Monday, 7th September 2026, engaged with the newly appointed Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security, Umaru Napoleon Koroma Esq., at the Ministry’s Headquarters in New England…
Police Sergeant Fredrick (full name withheld), a 29-year-old officer in Freetown, played the Mercury Daily Special Lotto draw on Tuesday, September 8 2026, and won a whopping Nle240,000 (Two Hundred and Forty Million Old Leones). Sergeant Fredrick, who said he has been a loyal Mercury International customer, playing both Lottery and Sports betting games, became…
In recent years, Sierra Leone’s Port of Freetown has undergone a remarkable transformation, positioning itself as a more efficient, competitive, and modern maritime gateway for international trade. This significant progress is largely attributable to the exemplary leadership of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), a dedicated Board and management team committed to strategic…
State House, Freetown, Monday, 7 September 2026 – Former President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has expressed his appreciation to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio for facilitating his return to Sierra Leone from Nigeria, reaffirming his commitment to national cohesion, peace and the continued development of the country. Former President Koroma made the remarks…
By Amin Kef-Ranger Jolaks Manufacturing Company Limited, a Sierra Leonean family-owned palm oil refining company founded by businessman Mahesh Nandwani, has secured a $20 million financing package from Proparco to expand its production capacity and strengthen local food security. The financing, provided under the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator initiative, will support Jolaks in increasing local…
Recognition of Mohamed Omodu Kamara’s Service and Grassroots Impact Reaches the Sierra Leonean Diaspora Maryland, USA — The growing record of service, philanthropy and grassroots intervention of All People’s Congress (APC) Flagbearer Aspirant Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, received another significant international recognition over the weekend when he was honoured at…
Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a bold declaration that underscores the gravity of the ongoing crisis at the country’s main port, the Sierra Leone Labour Congress (SLLC) has officially declared the congestion at Queen Elizabeth II Quay a national emergency. This urgent call to action comes amidst mounting concerns over the detrimental impact of port…
Kerefa Kargbo Pledges to Advance Fiscal Reforms Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 3rd, 2026 The Ministry of Finance on Thursday formally ushered in a new era of leadership, with the official handing over ceremony between outgoing Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, and incoming Minister, Karefa A. F. Kargbo. The event, held at the…
By: ABSAS Sierra Leone does not merely need leaders who understand its problems, it deserves leaders capable of turning understanding into sound judgment, sound judgment into action, and action into measurable national results. Leadership at the national level is ultimately a test of judgment. It demands more than political ambition, more than eloquence and even…
OPINION In recent days, a controversy has erupted over the handling of funds related to a US$76,000 solar project at Lungi, just ahead of the ECOWAS Summit. The allegations have cast a shadow over the integrity and transparency of the management of public resources within Sierra Leone’s energy sector. While investigations are ongoing, this episode…
