The Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has declared a total dividend payout of NLe66.7 million to its shareholders, following a strong financial performance in the past fiscal year. The announcement was made during the bank’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), where it was revealed that the Government of Sierra Leone, as the majority shareholder, will receive…
In a landmark moment for the country’s banking sector, Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) announced its most profitable year ever at its 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Freetown. The announcement was met with resounding applause from shareholders, stakeholders, and industry watchers alike, who see the development as a significant indicator of both institutional…
The All People’s Congress Opposition Members of Parliament have officially suspended all parliamentary sessions following what they describe as the Speaker of Parliament’s failure to act on a critical issue within a promised timeframe. The move comes after the Speaker Hon Solomon Segepoh Thomas reportedly did not address concerns raised by the Opposition regarding the…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In recent years, Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry has undergone a vibrant transformation. From the rhythmic pulse of Afrobeat in Freetown’s bustling recording studios to the growing digital influence of TikTok comedians and YouTube vloggers, Sierra Leone is experiencing a cultural revival like never before. This renaissance has not only provided a…
By: Sorie Sesay Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has officially commenced training for pilot cartographic field staff in preparation for the country’s first-ever Digital Population and Housing Census, set to be conducted in December 2026. The training, which took place at Hotel 5/10 in Shell, Freetown, involved 30 field staff from Stats SL who will…
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has ordered an immediate stop to all excavation activities at Leicester Peak following a high-risk assessment of ongoing illegal land works on the hilltop. The move comes after a formal complaint from a Member of Parliament residing in the area. A joint team from the NDMA and the Sierra…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Today marks a significant milestone in the annals of Sierra Leonean football, as Thomas Daddy Brima commemorates four transformative years at the helm of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). Since taking office on June 5, 2021, Brima’s presidency has been defined by bold reform, structural renewal, and a drive…
Deputy Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs Alfred Moi Jamiru on Wednesday defended the government’s controversial redistricting policy, saying the move is necessary to address rapid population growth and improve service delivery in overcrowded areas. Speaking on The Epic Morning Show, Jamiru described the creation of new municipalities as part of a broader effort…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Freetown in a move aimed at bolstering security cooperation between the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the high-level engagement, IGP Sellu and Saudi Ambassador Ali Ibrahim…
In a significant boost to agricultural mobility and productivity, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has donated four motorbikes and two tricycles to the Mothers of Agricultural Women in Management Association Cooperative (MOAWOMA), a rural women’s farming organization based in Sierra Leone. The donation ceremony took place at Waterkey (Savage Square) in Freetown, drawing dignitaries, stakeholders, and…
