Leading APC flagbearer aspirant, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, has marked the anniversary of Sierra Leone’s 11 years brutal war in solemn reflection in Kailahun district. It was here, in the border town of Bomaru that, on 23rd March, 1991, the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) of Foday Sankoh fired the first shot, starting a devastating conflict that…
Agriculture Minister Boosts Feed Salone Initiative In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering agricultural services throughout Sierra Leone, Dr. Henry Musa Pkaka, the Minister of Agriculture, has commissioned 16 vehicles and 45 motorbikes for District Agriculture Officers (DAOs). This strategic move is designed to improve mobility, enabling DAOs to reach farmers in remote areas more…
Baluwa Allays Fears Of Sierra Leoneans By: Alimatu Kargbo The government has assured the public that Sierra Leone’s fuel supply remains stable despite changes in global crude oil prices, with authorities expanding national storage capacity to prevent shortages. Speaking at the conference held by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, Baluwa Koroma of the…
In a significant step toward advancing digital education in Sierra Leone, Africell Sierra Leone has officially signed a strategic partnership agreement with Freetown Polytechnic at its Jui Campus in Freetown. The landmark event marks the beginning of a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening the institution’s digital infrastructure and transforming the campus into a modern, cashless…
Economist, Prince Jacob Macauley, has announced plans to release a groundbreaking National Integrity Scorecard that will assess the performance, transparency, and accountability of government Ministries across Sierra Leone. The initiative follows months of independent surveys and citizen consultations conducted in several districts across the country. According to Macauley, the project gathered responses from hundreds of…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education, Bockarie Abdel-Aziz Bawoh, has updated the public on key decisions taken during the Cabinet meeting held on 4th March 2026, highlighting several agreements and development projects approved by government. Speaking during the weekly government press conference at the Miatta Conference Centre, Deputy Minister Bawoh…
Leadership By Merit or Representation? By Chernor Jalloh BA (Hons) Broadcasting and Journalism MSc Diplomacy and International Relations As the conversation around gender equality continues to grow in Sierra Leone and across the world, many advocates are calling for women to occupy at least 30 percent of leadership positions in public and private institutions. Supporters…
The general public is hereby informed that the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) is the only authorized institution responsible for announcing petroleum pump prices in Sierra Leone, in consultation with the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Finance. The public is therefore advised that the approved pump price remains at NLe 32.00…
In a crucial public notice issued by the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), the citizens of Sierra Leone have been reminded that the NPRA is the only authorized body responsible for announcing and regulating petroleum pump prices in the country. This announcement, made in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry…
The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has launched an enforcement operation targeting vehicles operating at mining sites across the country in a move to ensure strict compliance with road safety regulations. According to a statement issued by the SLRSA Public Relations and Outreach Unit on Wednesday 11th March 2026, the authority has begun conducting…
