The Minister of Transport and Aviation, Ambassador Col. (Rtd) Alhaji Fanday Turay, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work at the new office complex of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) at Africanus Road in Freetown. The Minister made the remarks on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, during a working visit to the facility,…
Minister of Finance: Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura By Festus J Lahai, Information Attaché, Republic of Sierra Leone Embassy in Moscow, Russian Federation Sierra Leone’s financial system continues to demonstrate resilience and stability amid global and domestic economic headwinds. A combination of disciplined fiscal management, tight monetary policy, and a robust banking sector has helped ease…
The Guild of Newspaper Editors’ Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) has convened its maiden meeting to set the agenda for the review of the organisation’s Constitution. Addressing the meeting at the SLAJ Secretariat, Chairman of the CRC, Alfred Junior Koroma, stated that he would rely on the expertise of Committee members with legal backgrounds to guide…
By James Conteh More than 194 vehicles belonging to the Ministry of Health have been declared unroadworthy, with no immediate plan in place for their repair or disposal, according to the latest Auditor-General’s Report. The audit revealed that the Ministry currently faces a shortage of functional vehicles for its operations, even as hundreds remain grounded,…
By James Conteh As Sierra Leone welcomes 2026, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has reflected on Freetown City Council’s (FCC) achievements in 2025 and outlined priorities for the year ahead. In her New Year message, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr highlighted progress in waste management, including the introduction of new bylaws that mandate household registration with approved service providers and…
DIB Renews Commitment to Sierra Leone Dr. Ibrahim Bangura is ready to lead By Ishmail Saidu Kanu Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has reaffirmed his commitment to Sierra Leone, declaring his readiness to play a major role in the country’s history despite the challenges involved. Speaking at the Peace Alumni Party at the New Brookfields Hotel in…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Alhaji Manika Kamara, has called for unity, professionalism and the protection of press freedom as Sierra Leone enters the New Year 2026. In his New Year message, the SLAJ President extended season’s greetings to journalists across the country, media partners and the…
MRCG Boss Dr. Francis Sowa A 2025 study by the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG-SL) has revealed huge welfare challenges facing journalists in Sierra Leone. The research shows issues such as low salaries, irregular pay, lack of social security, limited training, and inadequate safety measures across media organizations in the country. The survey, which targeted…
By Alice Sumah The 2025 “Voice of Salone” Chinese Song Contest, organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Sierra Leone, brought together students, academics, and invited guests for a vibrant cultural showcase through music. Held at Fourah Bay College, the event featured captivating live performances of Chinese songs, serving as a powerful platform…
NCRA boss, Mohamed Massaquoi The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has released its Provisional Annual Report on Vital Events for the year ending 31 December 2025, detailing births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and adoptions recorded across Sierra Leone. According to the report, a total of 306,057 live births were registered, with 149,968 males (49%) and 156,089…
