Parliament Building, Tower Hill, Freetown, Friday, 7 August 2026 His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, officially opened the Fourth Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic, reaffirming his Government’s commitment to accelerated service delivery, economic transformation and national development, while paying tribute to fallen Members of Parliament, including the late APC National…
Orange Sierra Leone has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to empowering young people through innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology, as eight outstanding finalists competed in the 7th Edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) 2026. Held on 3 August 2026 at the Orange Digital Center in Freetown, the event brought together government representatives, development…
President Bio Hails Military’s Involvement In Food Security Drive His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio undertook a working visit to assess the Torma-Bum Irrigation Scheme and integrated rice processing infrastructure in Bonthe District. The visit included tours of the ‘Fambul Rice’ project and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces’ (RSLAF) rice farms. Implemented…
Jagaban Launches $4 Million Transport Revolution In a bold move set to transform Sierra Leone’s public transportation landscape, Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, widely known as Jagaban, and a leading aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearership, has unveiled a US$4 million transport initiative featuring 25 brand-new buses from the renowned Chinese manufacturer, Golden…
Parliament on Tuesday, 4th August 2026, unanimously approved the appointment of Chernor Mamoud Jalloh as Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), alongside six other Presidential Nominees, following their appearance at the Well of Parliament where they were duly endorsed by the House. The approvals followed the presentation of the Twenty-Ninth…
Agriculture Minister Boosts 2026/27 Home-Grown School Feeding Programme Freetown, 4 August 2026 – The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, alongside World Food Programme, Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education SL, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Minister of State, and UNDP has officially launched 2026/27 School…
UBA Opens Opportunity For Its National Essay Competition Champion 4th August 2026 Some opportunities change a moment. Others change a life. For Sherilyn A. N. Kamara, an exceptional young Sierra Leonean, the journey to one of the world’s most prestigious science forums began with a single essay submitted to the UBA National Essay Competition (NEC)…
By Marian Magdalene Bangura, MIOCE Sierra Leone and Gabon have taken steps to deepen bilateral cooperation and establish a more structured partnership following high-level discussions between President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and his Gabonese counterpart, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, at State House in Freetown on Monday, 3rd August, 2026. The engagement, held during President…
In a display of government support and national development enthusiasm, President Julius Maada Bio has publicly commended the ongoing Gento Seaport Project at Kent Village, describing it as a transformative initiative capable of revolutionizing Sierra Leone’s economy. The President’s remarks came during a recent engagement with a team of journalists and civil society activists, highlighting…
NDMA Recognizes Positive Role Of Africell Toll-Free Line By: Francis Kargbo More than 65 percent of disaster-related calls received by the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) now come through Africell Sierra Leone’s 1199 toll-free line, a development the Agency says has significantly improved emergency communication, disaster prevention, and public safety across the country. The disclosure…
