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By Mackie M. Jalloh Washington, USA – At the heart of this year’s international financial meetings, Sierra Leone found itself in the spotlight as World Bank President Ajay Banga and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva both offered rare, public praise for the country’s economic progress. Their commendations were directed at the leadership of His Excellency […]

The Chief Communications Officer of QI Group, Rayma Chandrasekaran, has disclosed to this medium in an exclusive interview that the company offers over 30 different brands through its network of distributors worldwide but lamented that the greatest challenge they are getting in Africa is criminals using the renowned name of the company to defraud unsuspecting

Bottom United Family Bakery Opens in Fourah Bay Community By Mackie M. Jalloh Fourah Bay has proudly welcomed one of its most remarkable additions yet — the Bottom United Family Bakery, officially opened on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The bakery, owned by a true son of the soil, Abu Gibril Cole, is already making waves

By Mackie M. Jalloh Over the last few years, Sierra Leone’s National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has steadily transformed itself into one of the most reliable and impactful public institutions in the country. What was once viewed with skepticism by ordinary Sierra Leoneans has today become a system that millions depend on for

Across West Africa, few names carry as much respect in grassroots women’s circles as Madam Fatmata Sow Momoh. The wife of Sierra Leone’s late President Joseph Saidu Momoh has long transcended the traditional role of a former First Lady — stepping into a legacy of mentorship, advocacy, and hands-on empowerment that is transforming the lives

By Mariama Bundu In a bold move to make digital connectivity more affordable and accessible for everyday Sierra Leoneans, telecommunications giant Africell has teamed up with fintech platform MiKashBoks to launch an innovative savings-based scheme designed to help customers gradually purchase Samsung smartphones without the burden of upfront payments or credit. The initiative—called “Save to

By Mackie M. Jalloh At the inaugural West African Refined Fuel Market Conference in Abuja on July 22–23, 2025, Dr. Brima Baluwa Koroma, Director General of Sierra Leone’s National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), delivered a compelling call for unified regional fuel regulation and pricing standards. Hosted by Nigeria’s Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)

By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone’s National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) is experiencing a powerful transformation under the leadership of Director General Mohamed Fuaad Dabor. Through a wave of reforms centered on transparency, efficiency, and inclusiveness, DG Dabor has repositioned NASSIT as one of the country’s most dependable public institutions—delivering real impact for

By Mariama Bundu At the Government Weekly Press Briefing held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Miatta Conference Centre, Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma, provided a comprehensive update on the transformation of Sierra Leone’s fuel sector. He detailed the reforms that have taken place following the agency’s

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a strong affirmation of the power of corporate support in nation-building, Pee Cee & Sons was officially recognized by the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) for its longstanding contributions to the growth and sustainability of the media sector in Sierra Leone. The recognition, presented as a Certificate of Appreciation,