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Speaker Thomas Threatens MDAs with Sanctions Over Budget Debate Absences
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S On December 4, 2025, Rt. Hon. Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas Esq. announced that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) that fail to attend the ongoing discussions on the 2026 National Budget will face penalties. Speaking during the second day of budgetary deliberations, Speaker Thomas emphasized the importance of MDA participation in…
Spanish Volunteers Enhance Sierra Leone’s Fire Services with Donation of Fire Engines
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S In a generous gesture aimed at bolstering emergency response capabilities in Sierra Leone, Spanish volunteers, led by José María Domínguez López, President of Ayuda Contenedores NGOs, have donated two fire engine trucks to the National Fire Force (NFF). The formal handover ceremony was held at the Ministry of Internal Affairs…
SLP Implements Strict Curfews and Bans for Holiday Season Security
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has introduced a stringent set of regulations aimed at maintaining public order during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities. In an official announcement, the SLP outlined essential measures, including restrictions on noise, vehicle movement, and a ban on fireworks. Key regulations include a strict…
PPRC Levies NLe 150,000 Fine on SLPP for Incendiary Remarks
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has paid a regulatory fine of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Leones (NLe 150,000) to the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) following incendiary remarks made by its Northern Region Public Relations Officer, Wusu Dadidah Jalloh. The payment was made on Thursday, December 4, 2025….
EDSA Launches Direct Sale of Affordable Electricity Meters Nationwide
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has unveiled a significant overhaul of its electricity meter sales process in Sierra Leone. This new initiative, which allows customers to purchase meters directly from EDSA, aims to make electricity access more affordable and enhance customer service across the country. In an official…
MoCTI Partners with RAIN to Strengthen Sierra Leone’s Startup Ecosystem
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation (MoCTI) has announced the signing of a Framework Agreement with the Redsalt Angel Investment Network (RAIN) to enhance support for early-stage startups in Sierra Leone. This partnership aims to improve access to capital for emerging companies, reinforce governance within the startup ecosystem, and…
SLCAA Launches Project to Remove Sierra Leone from UK Safety List
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has initiated a crucial capacity-building project in collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Department for Transport (DfT), aiming to facilitate the country’s removal from the UK Safety List. This strategic initiative is implemented through the UK Civil Aviation Authority International (UKCAAi) and marks a…
US Temporarily Halts Immigration Processing for 19 Countries, Including Sierra Leone
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The United States government has announced a temporary halt on immigration processing for citizens of 19 countries, including Sierra Leone, as part of a national security review. This suspension impacts various aspects of immigration, including the processing of immigrant visas, Green Card applications (both issuance and renewal), naturalization documents such…
TEC Staff Protest Allegations of Le2 Billion Corruption, Demand Chairman’s Resignation
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Staff members of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) in Sierra Leone have staged a protest at their office, demanding the resignation of Chairman Prof. A.M. Alghali over serious allegations of financial misconduct, including charges of “double-dipping” that purportedly total over Le 2 billion. The demonstration follows findings from a recent…
Government Hikes Import Tax on Essential Foods to Boost Local Production
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a significant increase in import tariffs on essential food items, implementing a 35% tax on cooking oil, eggs, tomato paste, and sardines as part of the 2026 National Budget. Financial Secretary Matthew Dingie disclosed the new fiscal initiative during a press conference at…