By Sulaiman Jalloh   On Thursday, 18 September 2025, at the Ministry of Finance Conference Hall in Freetown was the site of a pivotal meeting, where the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) presented its Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for the upcoming fiscal years of 2026 to 2028. This

By Sulaiman Jalloh As the FY2026 budget hearings progress at the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has requested NLe 21.7 million, despite a ceiling of NLe 11.7 million. Presenting the budget on behalf of the ministry, Lahaie Samba Keita, Director of Environmental Emergency, said the

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Market women in Port Loko have on Thursday the 18th September 2025, raised strong concerns over the challenges facing their businesses, citing heavy dependence on microfinance institutions, a deteriorating market structure, and unfulfilled promises from politicians. Speaking to this medium at the Munku Market, traders

By Emma Black Sierra Leone has ushered in a transformative phase in its justice sector with the official launch of the Criminal Procedure Act 2024, a pivotal legislation crafted to modernize and reinforce the nation’s legal framework. The ceremonial unveiling at the High Court in Freetown convened prominent leaders on

Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Finance has initiated a groundbreaking consultation process with the launch of its inaugural Fiscal Risk Strategy (FRS) Statement, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s fiscal management framework. The event kicked off at Leisure Lodge Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown, and is set to conclude on Friday,

By Augustine Koroma   In a bold step towards capacity building, Sunbird Bioenergy Sierra Leone – one of the nation’s largest and most impactful companies; has embarked on a weekly Excel computer training program for its staff. The initiative, directed by Human Resources Manager, Mr. Ibrahim Jah Sesay, and expertly

By Alhaji Abubakarr Bah   Heads of State and Government of 43 countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have strongly condemned the Israeli aggression and reaffirmed their support for Qatar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The 15th September Doha Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit’s final communique called on the international community