Drivers’ Union poised to work with Government
By; Sulaiman Jalloh President of the Sierra Leone Motor Drivers’ Union, Alpha Amadu Bah has said they, as a Union, they work with the Government of the day, while advising that trade unions should work with the incumbent for better collaboration and development. He was speaking at the weekly press briefing organized by…...
Sierra Leone: Macroeconomic Stability Key to Attainment of Food Security
Moses A. Kargbo – External Affairs Officer – World Bank Macroeconomic stability built on fiscal and monetary discipline is essential to both food security and poverty reduction. Without a stable macroeconomic environment reflected in a stable real exchange rate, low rate of inflation, sustainable levels of debt, vital investments to enhance agricultural productivity and ensure […]
Dr. Stevens is new Bank Governor
President Julius Maada Bio has appointed Dr. Ibrahim Stevens as substantive Bank Governor. Until his recent appointment, Dr. Stevens was Deputy Bank Governor at the Central Bank of Sierra Leone. He has succeeded Prof Kelfala Kallon who held the position of Bank Governor since 2018. Dr. Stevens is said to have served as Deputy Bank…...
Sierra Leone has 72% safety and 71% security rate – Civil Aviation boss discloses
By; Sulaiman Jalloh The Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) Musayeroh Barrie has disclosed that Sierra Leone’s safety rate stands at 72% and 71% security rate, noting this is higher than some of the established countries in the region, adding that such is a bigger achievement for the Civil…...
World Bank projects economy to grow by 3.7 percent
By; Amara Thoronka The World Bank has projected the economy of Sierra Leone to grow on average by 3.7 percent, covering a span of 2023-2025. In its 2023 Economic Update on Sierra Leone, the World Bank noted that the growth prediction is based on sound domestic policies, addressing inflation and decreasing debt pressure…....
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Unveiling Sierra Leone’s Evolution: From Post-Independence Struggles to Contemporary Growth
By; Jensen Brian Abass Cummings Introduction Sierra Leone, a nation endowed with stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, has traversed a tumultuous path since its independence in 1961. Emerging from colonial rule and subsequent civil wars, the country has witnessed remarkable transformations across various sectors, propelling it toward a brighter future. In this…...
Repeal of Libel Law clocks 3 years
By: Ishmael Bayoh The over 50 years of the obnoxious criminal and seditious libel provisions in the 1965 Public Order Act that was repealed on Thursday 23rd July, 2020 by Parliament of Sierra Leone was assented to by President Dr. Julius Maada Bio on 28th October, 2020. The repeal of the obnoxious law […]
Rice Farming Could be an Opportunity for Job Creation in Sierra Leone; through “Feed Salone Project”
By Santigie Abu Kamara Introduction Farming includes raising crops and cattle as well as producing food and non-food items through aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry. Sedentary human civilization arose primarily as a result of agriculture, which produced surpluses of food through tamed species cultivation, allowing humans to live in cities. It wasn’t until about […]
