The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) has launched a comprehensive five-year strategic plan to boost operational efficiency and position the maritime sector as a cornerstone of national development. The initiative was introduced during a two-day management retreat at Fabulous Resort, where SLMA stakeholders gathered to set strategic goals for advancing Sierra Leone’s maritime sector. Themed…
On November 1, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Immigration Department (SLID) unveiled new uniforms at a formal ceremony held at the Freetown City Hall. Chief Immigration Officer Alusine Kanneh stated that the uniforms symbolize the department’s evolution and its commitment to national security. Speaking to government officials, staff, and media, Kanneh described the uniforms as part of…
This weekend marks the final push for US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they hold campaign rallies in crucial swing states. Saturday was the fourth consecutive day the two candidates visited the same state, underscoring the election’s tight focus on key regions. In North Carolina, Trump vowed to restore the “American Dream,”…
In anticipation of the United Nations COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan, women in Senegal marched through the streets of Dakar on Saturday to demand climate justice. Around 50 climate activists participated, advocating for the protection of the country’s resources and a transition to a decarbonized future. Former tour guide Cheikh Niang Faye stated, “We have been…
On Saturday, Kemi Badenoch was elected as the new leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, following a significant defeat in the July elections that ended 14 years of party rule. Badenoch, who won against Robert Jenrick in a vote among nearly 100,000 party members, makes history as the first Black woman to lead a major British…
A significant number of Sierra Leone Police (SLP) officers have completed intensive training in public order management, forensic science, technology, and cybersecurity, led by First YUMAJ Consultancy Group with government support. At the closing ceremony, Inspector General William Fayia Sellu emphasized that this private-led initiative—marking a first on the academy’s campus—aims to strengthen SLP’s operational…
SLFA Acting General Secretary Mohamed Benson Bawah announced the official start date for Sierra Leone’s Male Premier League, set for November 23, 2024. Bawah shared the news during a meeting on October 28 with NSA Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai at NSA headquarters, where he also introduced the new league board. Bawah stated, “Presenting…
On October 29, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Hon. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, inaugurated the Women in Tourism Regional Congress at Freetown’s International Conference Center. Organized by the Ministry of Tourism and UN Tourism, the event gathered over 600 stakeholders to discuss advancing African women’s roles in tourism through education, technology, and financial access. Despite making…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sierra Leone (ICASL) has released its investigation findings, exonerating Auditor-General Lara Taylor-Pearce and Deputy Auditor-General Tamba Momoh. The ICASL Investigation Committee, tasked with assessing whether the two breached ethical standards as outlined in the ICASL Code of Ethics, the International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and other frameworks, confirmed that…
Kenya’s Supreme Court has reinstated the 2023 finance law, overturning an appeals court decision that had declared it unconstitutional. This ruling is a significant win for President William Ruto, whose administration has relied on the law for tax collection after protests forced the withdrawal of this year’s finance bill. The 2023 law raised fuel taxes,…
