Lifeline Nehemiah Projects (LNP), together with the Koidu Government Hospital under the Ministry of Health and Sanitation has held a voluntary blood donation drive to commemorate World Blood Donor Day. The drive, which took place on Sunday 14th June 2026 at Punduru village and Sewafe in Kenema and Kono districts, aimed to boost voluntary blood…
By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Monday, 22 June 2026 Every country discovers the value of infrastructure at the exact moment it realises it does not have enough of it. Economic resilience is rarely created during a crisis; it is built quietly through decisions made before uncertainty arrives. A nation’s ability to secure fuel supply is therefore…
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…
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,…
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….
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…
As Parliament prepares to consider the concession agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone and Aminata & Sons (SL) Limited, the debate should focus on one fundamental question: what best serves Sierra Leone’s long-term economic and energy security interests? The agreement has already undergone scrutiny at the highest level of government and reportedly received unanimous…
By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Broadcasters Association (SiLBA) has taken another significant step toward strengthening professionalism and unity within the country’s broadcasting industry by awarding official membership certificates to registered radio stations during a regional engagement held in Makeni. The certification ceremony, which took place on Saturday, 6 June 2026, at Where Else…
