The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has commissioned new welfare facilities at the Forward Patrol Base in Sanya, Thamakha Yobangie Chiefdom, Karene District. The facilities, which include an Other Ranks Canteen, a Warrant Officer Quarter, and a Saluting Dais, were commissioned under the leadership of the Officer in Charge of the base, Major…
Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh of Sierra Leone has participated in the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) 2026 held in Germany, where he joined global leaders in discussions on pressing international challenges. The Vice President took part in a high-level panel titled “Navigating the Hormuz Crisis: Forging a Collective Response,” alongside senior officials from the…
The Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Baluwa Koroma, has held strategic meetings with development partners and members of the Sierra Leonean diaspora at the maiden edition of Civic Day London. The engagements focused on strengthening cooperation and promoting Sierra Leone’s downstream petroleum sector on the international stage. During the meetings, Mr….
The University of Sierra Leone (USL) Communication Team has visited the Anatomy Laboratory at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) to document a new digital innovation set to be showcased at the upcoming Public Service Celebration on June 23 at the Miatta Conference Centre. The visit highlighted the introduction of the Anatomage…
By Ibrahim Yillah Esq. As we commemorate Men’s Mental Health Month and continue the crucial conversations surrounding the recognition and advancement of men’s mental health issues, it is important to appreciate that mental health concerns are not limited to masculinity alone. A community can only be regarded as healthy and safe when effective mechanisms exist…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Mohamed Rahman Swaray, has met with the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva. During the meeting, Minister Swaray thanked the ILO for the invitation to the conference and congratulated…
By Lemuella Tarawallie The Parliamentary Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation has intensified its oversight of Sierra Leone’s $50 million Digital Transformation Project, demanding greater transparency, detailed financial records, and clear evidence of implementation progress. During a lengthy engagement with officials from the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation and the Digital Sierra Leone Project,…
The Commandant of the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy (SILEA), ACP Brima Kamara Esq., has convened a general staff meeting at the Academy’s Hastings Campus to address key administrative and disciplinary issues affecting the institution. The meeting, held on Saturday, 13th June 2026, brought together staff members to discuss concerns relating to unauthorized…
Presidential candidate for the Sierra Leone Bar Association, Martina Baindu Egbenda Esq., has continued her nationwide consultation campaign, engaging lawyers and Benchers in Kono District as part of her “Uniting the Bar” initiative ahead of the Association’s elections. The meeting brought together legal practitioners from across the district, many of whom expressed support for her…
By Lemuella Tarawallie The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Budget Advocacy Network (BAN), on Thursday launched the 2025 Open Budget Survey (OBS) Report, calling for stronger transparency, accountability, and increased investment in children amid growing fiscal pressures in Sierra Leone. The event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Freetown under…
