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By Mackie M. Jalloh A strategic shift in petroleum pricing has helped the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) deliver a significant financial boost to Sierra Leone’s treasury, exceeding revenue expectations by NLe104.1 million. The impressive performance was made public by Minister of Finance, Ahmed Sheku Fantamadi Bangura, during his presentation of the 2025 Supplementary Budget […]

By Mackie M. Jalloh Fourah Bay, Freetown – A wave of optimism is sweeping through the Fourah Bay community as the Brotherhood Organization prepares to host one of the most impactful youth-focused events in the region — the Fourah Bay Youth Forum, scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2025, at the Laura Dove School on Dan

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a major stride toward decentralizing licensing services and improving road user access across Sierra Leone, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Aviation, Mr. Rex Bhonafa, has officially launched the first Mobile Licensing Vehicle (MLV) under the management of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA). The unveiling ceremony took place

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a bold stride toward bridging the social security gap in Sierra Leone’s private sector, the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) and the Sierra Leone Bar Association have united to champion pension inclusion for the country’s legal professionals. The two institutions hosted a pivotal one-day seminar on July 29,

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), the country’s oldest surviving political organization, stood at a pivotal crossroads during its 14th National Delegates’ Conference held at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Aberdeen, Freetown. What might have once seemed a routine gathering of party faithful evolved into a powerful display of political introspection,

28th July 2025 Kissy Road-Freetown www.slrsa.gov.sl The Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), Mr. James Baggie Bio, on Monday 28th July 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Internal Affairs, AIG (Rtd.) Morie Lengor Esq., to discuss strategic collaboration to enhance the safety and security of citizens across the

Orange Champions Tech Innovation in Sierra Leone By Mackie M. Jalloh In a country where access to technology and innovation is fast becoming a gateway to sustainable development, Orange Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward shaping the future of digital entrepreneurship. Through its flagship innovation platform—the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP)—the company is