The conference hall at New Brookfields Hotel buzzed with quiet anticipation as policymakers, business leaders, and regulators took their seats. Outside, the city of Freetown moved at its usual rhythm, but inside, something more deliberate was unfolding—an effort to reshape how business is done across West Africa. At the center of this effort stood the…
Gento Transforms Slavery Story To Economic Future As Sierra Leone marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the nation is witnessing a monumental shift that resonates far beyond mere infrastructure. In the historic coastal community of Kent, once a somber waypoint in the transatlantic slave trade, a new beacon of economic hope and national pride is rising….
26th April 2026, Freetown — Hon. Alpha Ben Mansaray, Member of Parliament for Moyamba District, has issued a compelling open letter addressed to the Director General of the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA), calling for immediate action to fulfill previous commitments aimed at decentralizing civil registration services across Sierra Leone. The letter draws attention to…
By Marilyn King The Krio Descendants Union (KDU) Dallas, Texas, in partnership with Feed My Starving Children in the United States, KDU Global, and KDU Sierra Leone, on Tuesday 21st April 2026, donated 40 cartons of Manna Pack rice to the Cheshire Home in Cline Town and Kombra Golden Kids School in Waterloo. Speaking during…
Freetown — Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma, has issued an important clarification regarding the recent fluctuations in fuel prices in Sierra Leone. Addressing concerns among the public, he explained that the rising fuel costs are primarily driven by serious global disruptions in trade routes, especially within the Middle…
Freetown 20 April 2026 www.slrsa.gov.sl The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Africell Sierra Leone Ltd., Shadi Gerjawi, has commended Mr. James Bagie Bio, Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority, for improving standards in public service delivery, describing the Authority as a key partner in national development. He made the statement…
Darkness Becomes The Routine Of Life By: Alimatu Kargbo As Sierra Leone approaches its 65th Independence Anniversary on Monday, April 27, the symbolism of celebration feels increasingly hollow for many citizens. What should be a moment of national pride, reflection, and renewed hope, has instead become a stark reminder of the widening gap between promise…
Africell Sierra Leone, in partnership with NBA Africa, convened more than 350 pupils from primary and junior secondary schools for a two-day junior basketball clinic aimed at developing foundational skills and confidence among young athletes. The clinic, held from Thursday 16 to Friday 17 April 2026 at the National Stadium Basketball Court, Brookfields in Freetown,…
Freetown Polytechnic Students At Mile 91 Branch Demand Govt’s Intervention By Mohamed Muckson Sesay (The One) Students at the Mile 91 branch of Freetown Polytechnic on Thursday the 16th April 2026, raised serious concerns over what they describe as an excessive increase in National Council for Technical and Vocational Awards fees, urging immediate intervention from…
NSA Commits To Grassroots Sports Development Lunsar — The Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, has reaffirmed the institution’s unwavering commitment to the development of grassroots sports in Sierra Leone. This pledge was made during his attendance at the 2026 edition of the renowned Tour d’ Lunsar Cycling Festival…
