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By Mahamood Fofana The Chairman of the Bombali District Council (BDC), Dr. Mohamed Mark Baba Sisay, has urged the government to settle all outstanding financial arrears owed to local councils before presenting what he described as “sugar-coated” promises for the 2026 national budget. Speaking exclusively to this medium, Dr. Sisay said the government’s rhetoric about […]

NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY AND INSURANCE TRUST Procurement Number: NASSIT/ADMIN/C&SS/NCB/SOO7/2025 Date of First Issue: 17th November, 2025 The National Social Security and Insurance Trust has allocated funds for the hiring of cleaning and security firms for the provision of cleaning and security services at the Trust’s Offices across the country.  LOT Description of Service Delivery Schedule:

Yasin Bah Champions Education in Freetown By Mackie M. Jalloh In a remarkable display of commitment to education and youth development, Yasin Bah, CEO of the Cline Town Educational Organization, led the organization’s annual engagement with pupils of the Educare Learning Network at Upper Grant Lane, Freetown. The event, which combined mentorship, encouragement, and tangible

By Mackoe M. Jalloh Under the visionary leadership of Director-General Fuaad Daboh, the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has undergone a remarkable transformation, emerging as a benchmark for efficiency, innovation, and social protection in Sierra Leone. What was once a conventional social security institution has evolved into a dynamic, citizen-focused organization, redefining how

The Ministry of Information and Civic Education provided Sierra Leoneans with detailed updates on preparations for the 2026 Hajj during its weekly press briefing held on 2 December 2025 at the Lac’s Villa Cantonment, off Kingharman Road. Officials, Islamic clerics, and members of the Presidential Hajj Task Force (PHTF) outlined arrangements to ensure a safe,

By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone has embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of its Second-Generation African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Country Review, a 22-day nationwide initiative aimed at evaluating governance, development, and accountability across the nation. This high-level mission, championed under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio, represents more than an

Sierra Leone took a significant step toward deepening its digital transformation as President Dr. Julius Maada Bio inaugurated a new high-capacity technology hub and data facility established by Orange Sierra Leone in the city of Bo. The launch marks a major milestone in the government’s pursuit of a resilient digital ecosystem that supports innovation, private

By Mackie M. Jalloh Pujehun District, Sierra Leone — In a poignant and deeply resonant address on World AIDS Day, Sierra Leone’s First Lady and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), Fatima Maada Bio, called on citizens of Pujehun District to unite in support of vulnerable communities, promote healthy living,

By Mackie M. Jalloh First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has successfully departed the Freetown International Airport, Lungi, en route to Accra, Ghana, where she will join global health leaders and policymakers for the 23rd Edition of the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA). The conference, one

The national fight against the deadly drug kush took on a renewed surge of energy and visibility on Saturday, 23rd November 2025, as the Minister of Social Welfare, Mrs. Melrose Karminty, marched shoulder-to-shoulder with the advocacy movement Mothers Against Kush in a bold and impassioned solidarity walk. What began as a community-driven initiative quickly transformed