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By Shannon A. L. Scott The Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) on Friday, 31 July 2026, officially unveiled renowned media personality and Housemates Salone Season 4 winner, Suad Baydoun, as its Brand Ambassador during a ceremony held at the bank’s headquarters on Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown. The partnership marks a significant step in the […]

By Mackie M. Jalloh The newly appointed Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance at the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mohamed Orman Bangura, has commended outgoing Director General Mohamed Fuaad Daboh for what he described as a transformative tenure marked by institutional reforms, technological advancement and stronger social security administration. Bangura made

By Marion Rion Bangura President Julius Maada Bio has inspected ongoing agricultural activities at the Torma Bum Rice Farm in Bonthe District, reaffirming his Government’s drive to expand domestic food production and attract greater private-sector investment into Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector. During the visit, President Bio assessed rice cultivation activities being undertaken by Fambul Rice

By Marion Rion Bangura Sierra Leone’s National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) says the use of its emergency reporting system has increased significantly, with the Agency revealing that Africell Sierra Leone’s 1199 toll-free line now accounts for more than 65 percent of disaster related reports received from the public. The development highlights the growing role of

By Mackie M. Jalloh First Lady of Sierra Leone and President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has called for stronger investment in women and girls across Africa, saying the continent’s future is inseparable from the wellbeing, empowerment, and advancement of its female population. Dr. Fatima Bio

By Mackie M. Jalloh On the commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, 2026, the Indigo Center for Justice stepped beyond conference rooms and public awareness campaigns to engage directly with one of society’s most marginalized groups people living with substance use disorders. Rather than simply marking the

By Marion Rion Bangura The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has remained one of Sierra Leone’s most important public institutions, playing a vital role in promoting financial security and social protection for workers across the country. Since its establishment, NASSIT has consistently demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of employees in both

By Mackie M. Jalloh The drive to reduce road crashes and improve transport safety across West Africa received a significant boost after the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) and Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) formalized a long term strategic partnership designed to strengthen cooperation, share expertise, and enhance road safety management across the

By Marion Rion Bangura The First Lady of Sierra Leone reaffirmed the critical role of the country’s diaspora in shaping national development as she joined hundreds of Sierra Leoneans in Edmonton, Alberta, for a Town Hall meeting aimed at strengthening engagement between the Government and citizens living abroad. The meeting, organized by the Sierra Leone

By Marion Rion Bangura Sierra Leone is preparing to welcome West African leaders for a landmark diplomatic event as the country gears up to host the ECOWAS Summit on 17 July 2026 at Lungi in Kaffu Bullom Chiefdom, Port Loko District. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the country’s regional and international engagement, as