By Mackie M. Jalloh As Sierra Leone enters the height of the rainy season, the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority has intensified efforts to reduce road traffic accidents by strengthening collaboration with transport operators across the country. In a renewed drive to promote safer roads, the Authority convened a high-level consultative meeting with the Motor […]
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By Marion Rion Bangura The Government of Sierra Leone has expressed growing confidence that the cost of rice across the country will continue to decline as the implementation of its flagship Feed Salone initiative gathers momentum. Officials say ongoing investments in domestic agricultural production, mechanized farming, and improved post harvest management are beginning to yield
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By Mackie M. Jalloh On Tuesday, 30 June 2026, Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, joined fellow First Partners from around the world for the opening of the Global First Partners Academy, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening leadership, fostering collaboration, and advancing global efforts to address some of the world’s most pressing social
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By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Monday, 22 June 2026 Every country discovers the value of infrastructure at the exact moment it realises it does not have enough of it. Economic resilience is rarely created during a crisis; it is built quietly through decisions made before uncertainty arrives. A nation’s ability to secure fuel supply is therefore
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By Mackie M. Jalloh The 13th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2026 has once again demonstrated the growing influence of strategic partnerships in addressing some of the most pressing health and social challenges facing developing countries.Held virtually on June 18 and 19, the annual conference brought together an impressive coalition of leaders,
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By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Friday, 19 June 2026 Public debates surrounding major investment decisions require more than strong opinions; they require facts, context and a careful understanding of economic principles. The ongoing discussion surrounding Aminata and Sons Sierra Leone Limited’s proposed petroleum storage expansion has attracted national attention because it touches on taxation, government revenue,
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By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Thursday, 18 June 2026 A country’s economic progress is often determined by the strength of the infrastructure that supports its ambitions. Behind every growing economy are systems that ensure businesses can operate, industries can expand and citizens can access essential services without unnecessary disruption. In Sierra Leone, one of the most
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As Parliament prepares to consider the concession agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone and Aminata & Sons (SL) Limited, the debate should focus on one fundamental question: what best serves Sierra Leone’s long-term economic and energy security interests? The agreement has already undergone scrutiny at the highest level of government and reportedly received unanimous
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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a profession where credibility is earned through dedication, courage, and consistency, few moments capture the essence of journalistic excellence more than public recognition from one’s peers. That moment arrived in spectacular fashion for Yeanor Kabia, whose remarkable contributions to the media landscape earned him the coveted title of Journalist of
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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a country where many successful entrepreneurs often remain behind the scenes, Alhaji Musa Koroma, popularly known as “Musa Dollar,” has become one of Sierra Leone’s most recognizable business and philanthropic figures. His name is increasingly associated not only with business success but also with a culture of giving that has
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