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 […]
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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
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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
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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)
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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,
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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By Mackie M. Jalloh In the heart of Sierra Leone’s petroleum regulatory system, a quiet yet determined resilience is growing stronger with each passing day. At the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), an institution once plagued by inefficiencies, a silent yet fervent prayer now reverberates among its leadership and staff: “No weapon formed against our
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