Sierra Leone was among the countries represented at the 7th Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference (GOSH7), which concluded today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The high-level event, held from May 4 to 6 under the theme “The Future of Occupational Safety and Health,” brought together international policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to address emerging global challenges…
In a shocking display of negligence and disregard for national security, the Ministry of Finance—under the leadership of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP)—has effectively abandoned the welfare of the country’s military, police, and correctional forces. Over 30,000 men and women in uniform, who sacrifice daily to maintain peace and stability, have now gone…
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 Fatima Muhammad In a landmark move to expand social protection in Sierra Leone, the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has presented a draft policy aimed at establishing a pension scheme for informal sector workers. The draft document was officially handed over by NASSIT Director General, Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, to the Minister of…
Reliable sources within the Accountant General’s Department have confirmed to Salone Compass that a large backlog of payment vouchers for contractors and suppliers remains untouched—gathering dust on office shelves—as the Ministry of Finance continues to withhold payment authorizations. Among the unpaid are contractors responsible for supplying rice to the entire security sector, including the Republic…
By Mohamed Toby Kargbo The Leone Rock Premier League is reaching a fever pitch as clubs battle fiercely at both ends of the table—with relegation fears looming for some and title hopes rising for others. Bhantal FC had maintained an unbeaten run until a surprising 1-0 loss to newly promoted Abacha City at the Football…
By: Ivan Leigh The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has completed a nationwide teacher registration exercise aimed at streamlining the teaching workforce and preparing for the upcoming teacher licensing process. Speaking to the press, Program Manager Madam Jammie Victory Sankoh outlined the significance of the initiative, which concluded last week. She said the registration would provide…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The Sierra Leone U-20 national football team has been drawn into Group A of the 2025 TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following the official draw conducted today in Cairo, Egypt. The group includes host nation Egypt, Zambia, South Africa, and Tanzania—setting the stage for a highly competitive opening…
By Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning has announced the installation of 13 Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) across Sierra Leone in a landmark move aimed at addressing widespread land disputes and improving surveying accuracy. The announcement was made during a press briefing held at the Moyamba Government Hospital, where one…
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…
