By: Sorie Sesay The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone and with funding from the Government of Japan, officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence for Automotive Training at Freetown Polytechnic’s Kissy Campus. The initiative aims to enhance youth employment and address the demand for skilled labor…
By: Osman Marah Presidential Spokesman Alpha Kanu has publicly defended President Julius Maada Bio’s development efforts, highlighting key achievements in education, agriculture, and local production during an appearance on the Epic Morning Show on Tuesday. Kanu praised President Bio’s commitment to national transformation, stating that education remains central to the government’s agenda. “Education is central…
The Attorney-General and team, the Tripartite Coordinator and team and International IDEAS held a meeting to review a number of technical decisions around the implementation of recommendation 78 in the Tripartite Report dealing with electoral system for Sierra Leone. The meeting detailed inclusive approaches to organizing and holding (5) regional consultations and a national dialogue…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has praised President Julius Maada Bio’s leadership style and development initiatives during the inaugural Julius Maada Bio Leadership Colloquium, held at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown. Delivering the keynote speech as Guest Speaker at the high-level event marking President Bio’s 61st birthday, Osinbajo commended the Sierra…
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs has convened a national consultative workshop aimed at reviewing the Local Court Act of 2011 and exploring the potential return of Local Court oversight from the Judiciary to the Local Government Ministry. The one-day workshop brought together court users, traditional authorities, government officials, and civil society representatives…
By Osman Marah Armed confrontation erupted this week between Sierra Leonean and Guinean forces near Sukuba Village in the Kissi Teng Chiefdom, escalating long-standing tensions along the disputed Sierra Leone–Guinea border. According to military and local sources, Guinean troops on Monday attempted to dislodge Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) personnel from a long-held…
By Osman Marah The Traffic Management and Road Safety Directorate has made significant strides in professionalism and accountability under the leadership of Commissioner Abdul Moijueh. His administration has implemented various interagency partnerships aimed at improving the effectiveness and transparency of operations. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, the Directorate collected over 113,166 Leones from…
Newly elected President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, arrived in Freetown on a swift visit to meet with Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio. The visit, which underscores the long-standing diplomatic ties between the two West African nations, aims to foster stronger bilateral relations. While details of their discussions remain undisclosed, sources indicate that the…
At the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 23, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Finance Minister, Sheku A.F. Bangura, sought UK backing for economic initiatives aimed at strengthening fiscal stability. He emphasized Sierra Leone’s commitment to structural reforms, reserve building, and fiscal accountability, while UK representative Nick Dyer voiced the UK’s support and raised concerns…
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Sierra Leone marked Customer Service Week from October 14 to 18 with various activities to honor and appreciate its valued customers. The week-long celebration showcased the bank’s commitment to exceptional service and fostering strong community relationships. The festivities began with a Career Day, where staff wore outfits representing diverse professions, symbolizing…
