Labour Ministry Cracks Down on Permit Breaches, Safety Lapses in Factory Raids

By Joseph Momoh, D.S. The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has stepped up enforcement of employment law after inspections along the Masiaka–Waterloo Highway uncovered foreign workers without valid permits and multiple safety violations. A June 22, 2026 operation led by the Commissioner of Labour and Employment targeted factories and trading companies to assess…

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UNDP, Environment Ministry Unveil GIS Blueprint for Northern Sierra Leone Conservation

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, has validated a new set of Geographic Information System maps set to transform sustainable land management and biodiversity protection in Koinadugu and Falaba districts. The maps were endorsed during a two-day Validation and Training Workshop…

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SLAA Certifies 60 Airport Staff After $150,000 Training Push with Ghana Academy

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. The Sierra Leone Airports Authority has certified 60 Freetown International Airport staff, including 10 air traffic controllers, in a $150,000 training drive aimed at raising safety standards and operational efficiency. The newly certified air traffic controllers completed refresher courses in Aerodrome and Approach Control. Another 50 personnel finished basic training in…

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