RAIC Engages UN Coordinating Office on ATI
A delegation from the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) visited the United Nations Coordinating Office for Sierra Leone at Fourah Bay Close, Freetown, on Monday, February 17, 2025. The team met with Robert Banamwana, Head of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, to discuss RAIC’s mandate and explore potential collaboration in promoting transparency and accountability, […]
BAN Trains Journalists and CSOs on Public Debt Management and Accountability
By Sulaiman Jalloh Budget Advocacy Network (BAN), a civil society organization in Sierra Leone that promotes budget participation, openness, and accountability in the country, in collaboration with the Public Debt Management division of the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in Freetown, climaxed a three-day training for journalists and civil society activists […]
The State of Professional Journalism in The Gambia – Challenges and the Fight for Press Freedom
By Michaella Faith Wright Journalism in The Gambia stands at a pivotal moment, balancing progress in press freedom with ongoing challenges that hinder professionalism in the industry. Since the fall of former President Yahya Jammeh’s repressive regime in 2017, journalists have enjoyed a relatively freer environment. However, issues such as censorship, economic hardships, […]
SALWACO Implements Robust Revenue Generation Initiatives
As a way to ensure sustainability and smooth operability, the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has initiated a robust revenue generation mechanism that seeks to support the vision and mission of the company. In a latest development, SALWACO’s Regional Manager, North-East, Ing. L.B Sawi, cascaded a message he had received from the SALWACO Director of […]
Minister of Finance Elected Chairman Convergence Council of Ministers and Governors of Central Banks for WAMZ
The Minister of Finance, Sheku Fantamadi Bangura, was elected Chairman of the Convergence Council of Ministers and Governors of Central Banks for West Africa Monetary Zone on Friday, 14th February 2025, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Aberdeen Freetown. In his acceptance speech, he thanked the outgoing Chairman of the Convergence Councils of Ministers and Governors of […]
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 […]
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 […]
THE CUMMINGS’ CONNECTION
BY JENSEN BRIAN ABASS CUMMINGS The Momentous Reunion of the Class of 2007, Fourah Bay College Social Science – A Night of Joy and Reflection On January 4, 2025, the Fourah Bay College Class of 2007, comprising graduates from the fields of Economics, Accounting, Commerce and Political Science gathered for a momentous […]
Ministry of Transport and Aviation Releases 2024 Agency Performance Scores
The Ministry of Transport and Aviation released its 2024 Agency Performance Scores during its inter-agency meeting held at the Ministry’s conference room, 7th Floor Youyi Building on 16thth January 2025. The Permanent Secretary, Charles Kamanda in his opening remarks stated that, in May 2024, the Minister of Transport and Aviation signed performance contracts with the […]
Safe Abortion Bill Sparks Controversy over Morality and Women’s Welfare
By Michaella Faith Wright The proposed Safe Abortion Bill has sparked widespread debate, with critics arguing that it undermines the sanctity of life and promotes immorality. Opponents are urging the government to focus on programs that empower women without compromising the lives of unborn children. As discussions on the Safe Abortion Bill intensify, […]
