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NASSIT Making Strides Under DG Dabor’s Leadership

By Mackie M. Jalloh Under the visionary leadership of Director General Mohamed Fuaad Dabor, the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has undergone a remarkable transformation—modernizing its operations, improving the lives of pensioners, expanding national coverage, and restoring public confidence in Sierra Leone’s social security system. Once viewed with skepticism due to delays and […]

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NPRA DG Highlights Fuel Reforms & Stable Supply Progress

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

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SLAJ Honours Pee Cee & Sons for Supporting Media in Sierra Leone

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,

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Housemates Salone Season 4 Launches with SLE 1 Million & Dubai Trip Grand Prize

Sierra Leone’s biggest reality television show, Housemates Salone, returned with a new vision, a massive reward, and a commitment to reshaping the entertainment space. Season 4 of the much-followed show officially launched on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Chapter One Night Club & Restaurant in Freetown with the announcement of the grand prize: SLE

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First Lady Fatima Bio Honored Among Sierra Leone’s Top 50 Women

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a stirring display of recognition and solidarity, Sierra Leone celebrated a defining moment in its journey toward gender inclusion and national transformation. The Freetown International Conference Center became a vibrant space of pride and empowerment as 50 of the country’s most influential women were honored for their trailblazing roles in

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NASSIT DG Daboh Champions Informal Sector Security at ISSA Geneva Summit

By Mackie M. Jalloh In an inspiring push for inclusive development, the Director General of Sierra Leone’s National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, has positioned Sierra Leone on the global stage as a champion of social protection for informal sector workers. His address at the 130th Bureau Meeting of the International

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Kissy Teng Stakeholders Embrace Pilot Mapping for 2026 Census

Koindu, Kissy Teng Chiefdom, Kailahun District 22nd June 2025 — In a significant step toward Sierra Leone’s preparation for the 2026 Population and Housing Census, Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has engaged traditional and local stakeholders of Kissy Teng Chiefdom in a sensitization meeting on the ongoing Pilot Cartographic Mapping exercise. The meeting was held

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“Leave No One Behind”…Gov’t, Partners Advance Inclusive Education in Sierra Leone

By Mariama Bundu In a powerful affirmation of the national commitment to education for all, the Government of Sierra Leone, in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley in Canada, convened a landmark dialogue under the theme “Leave No One Behind – Education is a Right”. Held at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown,

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Mackie M. Jalloh Elevates Sierra Leonean Journalism at Global Merck Summit in Dubai

By Bampia James Bundu As the curtains close on the 7th Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit in Dubai, Sierra Leone emerges with renewed visibility on the global stage, thanks to the outstanding coverage and representation of award-winning journalist Mackie Muctarr Jalloh. Over two dynamic days, June 18–19, 2025, the summit convened 14 African

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