Government Urged to Grant Mining Licence to Berkeley
Residents of Simiria Chiefdom in Tonkolili District have unanimously endorsed Berkeley Investments Company to undertake large-scale mining operations in the area, intensifying calls on the Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources and the National Mineral Agency (NMA) to grant …
Palestine Ambassador To Turkiye Hosts KATIP Participants
The Palestinian Ambassador to Turkiye His Excellency Dr. Nasri Abu Jaish, yesterday hosted KATIP fellows at the Palestinian embassy in Ankara. Presenting the delegation, KATIP Coordinator Mr. Volkan Ozkan, extended warm greetings on behalf of the government and people of Turkiye especially YTB to the …
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan ushers in new chapter for Africa partnership: AU envoy
Just four months into his posting in Beijing, Alhaji Mohamed Sarjoh Bah, the African Union’s (AU) newly appointed Permanent Representative to China, already maintains a busy working schedule to deepen cooperation between China and Africa. This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between …
NIB Launches One-Stop Business Registration Center to Boost Investment in Sierra Leone
By Abdulai Fofanah The National Investment Board (NIB) has, on Friday, 27th March, 2026; officially handed over the One-Stop-Shop Business Registration Center, also known as the Business Solution Center, at its office on 3 Jomo Kenyatta Road in Freetown. Speaking at the ceremony, the Executive …
Professor Francis Unveils New Book on Governance Challenges in Sierra Leone
Former Chief Minister David J. Francis has on Tuesday, 10th March 2026, officially launched his new book titled “Governing a Poor Country: Perspectives from former Chief Minister of Sierra Leone” at the Centre of Excellence, Institute of Public Administration and Management campus, A. J. Momoh …
SLRSA Commences Regulatory Checks on Vehicles Operating in Mining Sites
The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has begun an enforcement exercise aimed at ensuring vehicle licence compliance at mining locations across the country. According to information published on the Authority’s official website on Wednesday 11th March, 2026, the exercise involves SLRSA officials conducting vehicle …
Misunderstanding the Proposed ECSL Boss For Political Gains
Debate continues to intensify following the appointment of Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha as the proposed Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), subject to parliamentary approval. While sections of the opposition have questioned the decision, Mr. Alpha has assured …
When Local Government Works, Sierra Leone Works
By: Jeffrey St. John Local Government is not just another ministry. It is the delivery machine of any administration. It is where roads are maintained, waste is collected, markets are regulated, community disputes are handled, and local development plans are carried out. When local councils …
Boosting The SLPP Secretariat… Chief Minister Pledges Big Support
The Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh who is also the Chairman, SLPP’s NEC Constitution Review Committee, has expressed interest to support the secretariat of the Sierra Leone People’s Party. In a letter written to the National Chairman of the party Jimmy …
President Bio Announces 25% Salary Increase for RSLAF
His Excellency President Brigadier (Rtd,) Julius Maada Bio, Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), has announced a 25% salary increment for all ranks of the armed forces, effective April 2026. He also launched Sierra Leone’s first home-grown National Defence Policy and …
