By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, on Tuesday held a high-level engagement with a delegation of International Moral Guarantors to review progress on Sierra Leone’s electoral reform agenda. The meeting, held at the Guma Building on Lamina Sankoh Street in Freetown, brought together key international partners supporting...

The Development Secretary at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), Ambrose James, has received a delegation of Chinese technical experts to advance plans for the installation of 1,500 solar-powered streetlights across Sierra Leone. The high-level engagement, held at the MoPED Conference Hall, brought together government officials and the visiting team, led by Mr....

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a landmark achievement in attracting private investment, securing up to US$700 million for the country’s manufacturing sector. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Alpha Ibrahim Sesay, during the Civic Day Series held in Karene District. According to Minister Sesay,...

By Staff Writer Freetown, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s water and sanitation sector following a high-level courtesy visit to the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. The CRS Sierra Leone Country Manager, Michael Moyo, accompanied by Water Fund Technical Advisor Arthur Chinsman-Williams and Local Leadership and Partnership Strengthening...

In a decisive move to address an ongoing industrial dispute, the Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, has held a consultative meeting with aggrieved workers of Sierra Tropical Limited, aimed at resolving grievances and improving working conditions. The engagement forms part of the government’s broader agenda to strengthen human capital development,...

“They have said we can no longer farm our lands. If we do, we are threatened with violence. How do we feed our children? We have nothing.” After making her impassioned plea to the Namati team, Yeabu Sesay of Punthun Village walks away slowly, her painful limp a visible reminder of decades spent cultivating land...

Keystone One Properties has officially entered Sierra Leone’s real estate sector, unveiling its presence with a high-profile soft launch at the prestigious Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel. The event brought together a cross-section of government officials, investors, and key industry stakeholders, underscoring growing confidence in the country’s property market and the increasing role of private...

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr Freetown, The 26th Annual Meeting of the Financial Support Steering Committee of the West African Health Organization (WAHO) has commenced in Freetown, bringing together key regional stakeholders to advance collaboration and strengthen health systems across West Africa. The brief but significant opening ceremony featured the introduction of high-level delegates, including...

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr Freetown, Sierra Leone The Managing Director of the Guma Valley Water Company, Ing. Mariwan Kallon, has reflected on the institution’s 65th anniversary, describing it as both a milestone of resilience and a moment for renewed commitment to addressing the growing water needs of the capital. Speaking in an interview, Ing....

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Director-General of the West African Health Organization, Dr. Melachior Athanase J. C. Asissi, has called for stronger transparency, improved coordination, and enhanced workforce investment to boost the performance of health systems across West Africa. Delivering a statement at a high-level regional engagement, Dr. Asissi emphasized that beyond existing efforts,...