At CSTC Graduation, Minister Amara Kallon Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Public Service Reform
Delivering the keynote address at the graduation ceremony of civil servants from the Civil Service Training College (CSTC) in Freetown, the Honourable Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Amara Kallon, underscored government’s unwavering commitment to revitalizing the public service. He emphasized that strengthening public sector institutions is a cornerstone of good governance, efficiency, and […]
SALWACO’S Regional Manager-East Embarks on Familiarization & Assessment Tour
Mr. Braima Allieu, the Regional Manager of SALWACO-East, has visited the Kailahun Water Treatment Station to assess work/progress so far under the Six Towns Water Supply Project funded by the government of Sierra Leone. The project according to Mr. Allieu is aimed at optimizing the water supply system in Kailahun township as the demand for […]
Freetown Structural Plan Discussion Workshop Held to Shape City’s Future
By Expo Times Correspondent The Ministry of Lands, with support from the World Bank and in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Finance, Freetown City Council amongst others, has organized a two-day Freetown Structural Plan Discussion Workshop. The event, held at the Freetown City Council Chamber, focused on the development of […]
Court Martial – Six Military Officers Jailed for Attempted Coup to Oust President Bio
Kadiatu A Turay A Court Martial in Sierra Leone sentenced six military personnel to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in subversive activities aimed at overthrowing President Julius Maada Bio. The ruling, delivered on February 12th, 2025, follows months of legal proceedings that found the officers guilty of mutiny, desertion, and failure to […]
Drug Trafficking in Sierra Leone: A Growing Threat to National Security and Public Health
By Kadiatu A Turay Andrew Jaia Kai Kai, Executive Director of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency—what is he really doing? Drug trafficking has become a significant challenge for Sierra Leone, threatening national security, public health, and socio-economic development. While the country is not a major producer of illicit drugs, its strategic location along the […]
Liberian President Suspends 457 Government Officials for Non-Compliance with Assets Declaration
By Sulaiman Jalloh President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has announced the suspension without salary of all government officials who failed to declare their assets within the required timeframe. His action is in accordance with Article 2, Section 10.2(h) of the Act to Amend Section 5.2 and Section 10.2 of […]
Mobile Money Companies Praise Central Bank’s Instant Payment System
Mobile money companies have praised the Central Bank’s initiative to launch an instant payment system. The system is part of the national switch system which allows automatic transaction from devices like mobile phone or computer direct into bank accounts and vise verca. Bank Governor, Dr Ibrahim Stevens said they have been working on the initiative […]
SLPP Bo District Chairman Dilates on Lower-level Election in Bo District
By Dadson A. Musa The Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) has started its lower -level elections across the country. And this has come at a time that the mandate of the current party executive has expired. Although a clause in the party’s constitution gives them the leverage the go on for another six months until full […]
Using Media for Social Change – How Journalists Can Drive Development
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Media has long been recognized as a powerful tool for shaping public opinion, influencing policy, and driving social change. In Sierra Leone, where issues such as poverty, corruption, gender inequality, and inadequate healthcare persist, journalists have a critical role to play in advocating for development and holding those […]
Leone Rock Metal Group Engages in High-Level Talks at 2025 Mining Indaba
Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG), a major force in Sierra Leone’s mining sector, made a strong presence at the 2025 Mining Indaba Conference, held from February 3rd to 6th in Cape Town, South Africa. The company’s delegation, led by Chief Technical Officer Salim Sillah, Ing. Samuel J. Kamara, and other senior executives, engaged in a […]
