NRA Engages Nigerian Defence College Students in Revenue Management Study Tour

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The National Revenue Authority (NRA) welcomed a group of students from the Nigerian Defence College (NDC) as part of their study tour in Sierra Leone, focusing on the extractive industry’s impact on national development. Led by Air Commodore E.O. Oludicun, the delegation aimed to understand how revenues from the extractive…

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Government Officials Assess Agricultural Initiatives in Correctional Facilities

By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter In a significant move towards enhancing rehabilitation and self-sufficiency within the correctional system, government officials conducted a needs assessment at various correctional centers aimed at launching a large-scale agricultural initiative. This project aligns with the government’s Feed Salone agenda and seeks to improve both the nutritional needs of inmates and…

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Women Miners Expose Harsh Realities of Sexual Assault and Danger in Kono District

Kono District, Sierra Leone – Women engaged in artisanal gold mining in the Jiama Nimikoro Chiefdom are breaking their silence about the severe risks they face as they navigate abandoned mining pits, including incidents of sexual assault, intimidation, and unsafe working conditions. For many women in this gold-rich area, mining has become a critical means…

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Guma Valley Completes PPP Training to Boost Water Supply Project

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC), supported by the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has successfully concluded a three-day Public-Private Partnership (PPP) training workshop aimed at bolstering Sierra Leone’s water infrastructure. The workshop took place from March 2-4, 2026, at the Swiss Hotel in…

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Minister Steps In as Freetown City Council Faces Funding Crisis

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Tamba Lamina, has stepped in to tackle the financial and administrative hurdles plaguing the Freetown City Council. These challenges have hampered the council’s ability to deliver essential services, particularly in sanitation, due to restricted access to operational funds. Concerns regarding sanitation in…

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