CIO speaks on decentralizing passport issuance
By Sulaiman Jalloh Hon. Alusine Kanneh, the Chief Immigration Officer (CIO) of Sierra Leone Immigration Department has expressed his intention to decentralize the issuance of passport to citizens across the country. He disclosed that the passport decentralization process will include Sierra Leoneans living in the diaspora as there will be registration centers in the…...
House approves new SLBC Director General
By Sulaiman Jalloh Parliament has approved the new Director General of the country’s national broadcaster (Sierra Leone broadcasting Cooperation – SLBC), Madam Josephine Fatima Kamara, and urged for the transformation of the institution and improve the condition of service of its workers. Hon. Mathew Saah Nyumah, the leader of government business and chairman of…...
“We now have more women in strategic leadership positions” – VP Juldeh Jalloh
By Amara Thoronka Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Friday, 8th March, joined the commemoration of International Women’s Day (IWD), highlighting some achievements of the President Julius Maada Bio led administration in empowering women and promoting their welfare. The Vice President joined women from all walks of life at the Miatta Conference Hall […]
Ngalu Bomporo Wurie: Pioneering Pharmacy Professional and Entrepreneur
By Michaella Faith Wright In the heart of Sierra Leone, amidst the bustling streets and vibrant communities, Ngalu Bomporo Wurie stands as a beacon of inspiration and empowerment. With a passion for medication safety and combating antimicrobial resistance, Ngalu has not only reshaped the landscape of pharmacy but has also paved the way for…...
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…...