New Defence Policy Unveiled By Mariama Bundu President Julius Maada Bio has announced a 25 percent salary increase for all ranks of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), effective April 2026, during the 17th Armed Forces Day celebrations held at the Julius Maada Bio Parade Square in Wilberforce, Freetown. Speaking as Commander-in-Chief, the…
By Lemuella Tarawallie The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, tabled its latest committee reports, highlighting significant financial recoveries and accountability measures from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for the 2023 financial year. Speaking immediately after the tabling of the reports, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa…
By Dr. Tonya Musa Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, today marked 199 years of academic excellence with a flag-raising ceremony at its Mount Aureol campus. The event brought together staff, alumni, students, and well-wishers to celebrate the college’s enduring legacy. Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Andrew described the occasion as a historic threshold,…
By Marian Magdalene Bangura, Strategic Communication Unit MoICE In a grand ceremony marking Armed Forces Day, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio awarded Major General Paul Rogers of the United States Army with the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of Rokel at the Julius Maada Bio Parade Ground on February 18, 2026. The award…

