By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Sierra Leone has successfully negotiated a €28.2 million grant from the German government aimed at bolstering healthcare services and advancing renewable energy projects. This significant agreement was finalized on October 23, 2025, during discussions in Berlin between a Sierra Leonean delegation led by Kenye Barlay, the Minister of Planning and…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Sierra Leone’s Parliament is set to hold a pre-legislative hearing on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to commence formal discussions on the 78 recommendations put forth by the Tripartite Committee for electoral and democratic reform. As announced in a public notice from the Office of the Clerk of Parliament, the hearing…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Koidu City, Kono District – Saturday, October 25, 2025 – President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially coronated four Paramount Chiefs from the Southern and Eastern regions of Sierra Leone, urging them to support his government’s initiative for food sovereignty under the Feed Salone program. The ceremony took place in…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. A delegation from the Mayors’ Migration Council (MMC), alongside officials from the Freetown City Council (FCC), visited Congo Market yesterday to announce plans for a significant $200,000 (Le4,670,000) upgrade aimed at enhancing infrastructure, sanitation, and the livelihoods of traders. Led by Mr. Samer Saliba, Director of City Practice at MMC,…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Government of the Republic of Korea has donated 1,800 metric tonnes of rice, valued at approximately USD 2 million, to bolster Sierra Leone’s Free Quality School Education (FQSE) initiative through the World Food Programme (WFP). The rice, handed over yesterday, is set to provide daily nutritious meals for over…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Sierra Leone has successfully negotiated a €28.2 million grant from the German government aimed at bolstering healthcare services and advancing renewable energy projects. This significant agreement was finalized on October 23, 2025, during discussions in Berlin between a Sierra Leonean delegation led by Kenye Barlay, the Minister of Planning and…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has announced promising advancements in electricity access and reliability across Freetown, according to a recent survey by the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) released on October 23, 2025. The findings reveal that nearly 80% of residents have observed notable improvements in the electricity…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Freetown, October 23, 2025 – In a significant step for the film industry, stakeholders have unanimously endorsed the Draft National Film Policy 2025, agreeing to swiftly establish a new National Film Council as outlined in the policy. This consensus emerged during a major consultative meeting organized by the Ministry of…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter During the ongoing World Petroleum Council (WPC) Congress, I had the privilege of meeting with Mr. Pedro Miras, President of WPC Energy, to discuss a range of pressing issues affecting the global oil and gas sector. WPC Energy, representing 60 member countries, accounts for over 96% of the world’s petroleum…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has praised the inauguration of the 5th Chinese Chamber of Commerce, describing it as a “revitalized chapter” in Sierra Leone’s enduring partnership with China. He commended Chinese companies for their significant contributions in sectors such as manufacturing, mining, and construction during a speech at…
