By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay This week, Sierra Leone’s national conversation turned toward a single announcement: a $124 million international conference centre to be constructed in Lungi, unveiled by Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura. Predictably, debate followed. Large infrastructure projects always invite scrutiny. But serious policy discussion requires more than reacting to price tags; it…
By Mariama Bundu The Parliament of Sierra Leone on Monday unanimously ratified a series of agreements aimed at boosting the country’s infrastructure, economic development, and social services. The agreements include a Public-Private Partnership for the construction of the Lungi Hotel Congress Center and Presidential Villa, a $124 million investment with funding through an international bank….
Mothers Forced to Wash in the Open By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The 2024 Auditor General’s Report by Audit Service Sierra Leone has uncovered serious operational, financial and staffing challenges at Rokupa Maternal and Child Health Hospital. The report states that there was no running water in the labour ward for nurses, midwives and mothers to…
The Parliament of Sierra Leone has unanimously ratified several trade and investment agreements, including a major deal with JOLAKS Manufacturing Company Limited. Presenting the agreements, Minister of Trade Alpha Ibrahim Sesay described them as a boost for business and economic growth. He said JOLAKS, established in 2012 to produce vegetable oil, plans to diversify production…
One year ago, on a February morn,A voice was born, a story sworn.Pyramid Newspaper opened its doors,To tell the truth and open floors. From the first inked line on February 4,It sought to dig, to uncover more.Not just headlines, but hearts and minds,Human interest, the stories that bind. Through every page, and every column’s sway,It…
By Joseph K.B Morison The Resident Minister South, Chief John Abu, has briefed journalists in Bo City on the outcome of his recent investment mission to Sri Lanka and addressed emerging security concerns in parts of the Southern Region. Speaking at the Provincial Secretary’s Office on Wednesday, Chief Abu said government is aware of reports…
By Saio Marrah The water taxi service operating from the west of Freetown is due to face one of its passengers in the High Court in Freetown. Zainabu Alberta Gittens sued Seacoach Express on six claims, ranging from damage for breach of contract, special damage in the sum of NLe 56,300 for loss of luggage…
The World Bank has highlighted strong growth alongside structural risks in Sierra Leone’s financial sector in its Sierra Leone Economic Update, 7th Edition, noting that the sector remains closely linked to the public sector and exposed to sovereign risk. According to the report, commercial banks dominate the financial system, accounting for about 95 percent of…
QCell Sierra Leone has officially opened a new Customer Care Shop at Kambia 2 Check Point, strengthening its efforts to bring telecom and mobile money services closer to communities. The opening attracted community leaders, local authorities, traders, youth representatives, and residents, who gathered to witness the commissioning of the new outlet. Speaking at the ceremony,…
The High Court of Sierra Leone has granted an interim injunction in favour of local businessman and technology entrepreneur David Kpakima in a commercial dispute involving his foreign business partner, Davar Fazaeli. The interim order was granted last Friday by Honourable Mrs. Justice Tonia Barnett, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting in the…
