Sierra Leone will host the One Nation Reggae Festival from 25 to 30 November 2025, celebrating the shared cultural heritage of Sierra Leone, Jamaica, and the Caribbean, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Nabeela Tunis stated. The festival will kick off on 25 November with an official launch by President Julius Maada Bio at the…
By Mohamed Kamara The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas Esq., joined schoolchildren and world leaders to celebrate World Children’s Day under this year’s theme: “My Days, My Right.” During a special sitting of Parliament, the Chamber was filled with pupils, creating a vibrant celebration of youth. In his address, Speaker Thomas welcomed the children, saying…
Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has launched a ten-day training program for field staff ahead of the 2026 Population and Housing Census. The training began on 18 November 2025 across Bombali, Kailahun, Bonthe, and the Western Area Urban Districts as part of preparations for the Pilot Census scheduled for December 2025. The Pilot Census will…
His Excellency Philip Bob Jusu was among 10 other Ambassadors from different countries accredited to Greece that formally presented their Letters of Credence to the President of Greece, HE Constantine Tassoulas, at the Presidential Mansion in Athens. HE Constantine Tassoulas welcomed Ambassador Jusu and affirmed Greece’s willingness to work closely with Sierra Leone to enhance…
By James Conteh Sierra Leone joined the world in observing the first-ever Global Cervical Cancer Action Day on 17 November 2025, aimed at eliminating cervical cancer, Deputy Minister of Health II, Dr. Jalikatu Mustapha, announced. Cervical cancer, caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and mainly spread through sexual contact, affects over 500 women annually…
By Mohamed Kamara Seven civil society organizations (CSOs) have condemned a statement made by Hon. Lahai Marah, chairman of Falaba district and former APC Member of Parliament, in which he declared his readiness to “fight, resist, and engage private military actors.” The statement was made during a party meeting in Falaba on Monday, 15 November…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has called on taxpayers across the country to remain compliant with key tax obligations as Sierra Leone enters the festive season. In a public notice issued by the Public Affairs and Tax Education Unit, the Commissioner General extended warm season’s greetings and expressed appreciation to taxpayers…
Sports Minister Madam Augusta James-Teima By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The Ministry of Sports is currently reviewing the National Sports Authority Act, 2017, along with several sports policies across the country. This review is part of the activities planned for the 2025 fiscal year and demonstrates the Ministry’s commitment to policy reform. Sports stakeholders are being…
By Mohamed Kamara The National Executive of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) on Thursday, 13th November 2025, paid a courtesy call on the Indian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Baisnab Charan Pradhan, as part of the Association’s engagement with diplomatic partners. Welcoming the delegation, Ambassador Pradhan commended the media in Sierra…
By Mohamed Kamara The Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, met with the leadership of the Forces last Thursday at his Walpole Street office in Freetown to discuss key issues affecting the Forces under the NASSIT scheme Mr. Daboh described the Forces as one of the largest…
