SLCB hits Le119 billion profit in 2022
Sierra Leone’s leading financial institution, the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB), today Thursday 7th March, 2024 announced a whooping profit before tax of Le119, 000,000,000 (One hundred and nineteen Billion Leones old notes) in 2022. After the deduction of tax and other expenditures, SLCB hit a net profit of SLE86,063,852, 000 (Eighty-six Billion and Sixty-Three […]
SLCB Managing Director Yusufu Silla hailed for exemplary leadership
Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB), a pivotal institution in the economic landscape of Sierra Leone, is undergoing a significant transformation under the dynamic leadership of Yusufu Abdul Silla as Managing Director. Despite facing relentless faceless social media scrutiny and baseless attacks on his character, Silla’s tenure has witnessed a remarkable progress across various facets of […]
“For people to be that far and recognize my work in Sierra Leone is beyond imagination” – SLMMAJJA President
By Amara Thoronka The International Martial Arts Hall of Fame has nominated Mr. Saidu Sesay, the President for the Sierra Leone Mixed Martial Arts and Je-Jitsu Association (SLMMAJJA) for a prestigious international award in martial arts. “International Martial Arts Hall of Fame proudly nominates from Sierra Leone Saidu Sesay for an award. The award […]
Salone is on a moving train to industrialization – CM
The Chief Minister of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has asserted that the country is on a moving train to industrialization with a number striving to ensure that the country turns its raw materials into finished goods. “We went to a steel factory and engaged their leadership on how to expand…...
FCC Mayor Applauds Tourism Minister for embarking on zero plastic waste management
The Mayor of the Freetown Municipality Mrs. Yvonne Aki Sawyerr on Saturday 2nd March 2024 commended Sierra Leone’s Tourism Minister Mrs. Nabeela Farida Tunis and Team for putting heads together to help militating waste disposal on the Aberdeen-Lumely Beach. Mayor Aki Sawyerr expressed her gratitude to minister Tunis for his initiative to implement the monthly […]
Parental support plays an important role in our education – says pupil Reneta
By Sulaiman Jalloh During the second edition of the Spelling Bee and Quranic event organized by Mama-Wurie Islamic School, Princess Reneta, a pupil, argued that parental support plays an important role in children’s education. While delivering the welcome remarks, Reneta said education fosters nation building and to fill the gap of socioeconomic challenges, noting…...
MOICE engages Oversight Committee to promote timely information sharing
By Sulaiman Jalloh In exercising its oversight responsibility, the Committee on Information and Civic Education chaired by Hon. Unpha Sorie Koroma held a familiarization meeting with the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MOICE) on Friday, 1st March, 2024, to know the successes, challenges and plans of the ministry for better, timely and accurate…...
President Bio honoured in China
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio on Saturday, 2nd March, 2024, accepted an honorary doctorate degree at a prestigious conferment ceremony from the China University of Geosciences and committed to more development in Sierra Leone. This honoris causa degree has been awarded in recognition of President Bio’s contributions to the development of Sierra Leone and his…...
AFROSAI-E Workshop Kicks Off with Focus on Accountability and Development
By Michaella Faith Wright In a landmark event marking the opening of the AFROSAI-E workshop, stakeholders, civil society organizations (CSOs), and industry experts gathered to embark on a collaborative journey aimed at unlocking the transformative potential of Africa’s mining sector. The workshop, scheduled to span four days, commenced with a fervent focus on fostering…...
NRA Commissioner General Launches GoSL Fuel Marking and Testing
By Sheku Putka Kamara The Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Madam Jeneba Bangura has launched the government of Sierra Leone’s Fuel Marking and Testing. The ceremony which took place on Friday March 1st, 2024 at the National Petroleum Terminal, Kissy/Shell attracted several other dignitaries from the Petroleum Regulatory Agency (PRA) and…...