NRA Warns Firms: Settle Dues or Face Penalties

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has issued an urgent reminder to mining companies, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license holders, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and media outlets, urging them to pay their outstanding dues without delay. In its notice, the NRA warned that noncompliance with tax and non-tax obligations will trigger immediate…

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Ports Authority Enforces Strict Penalties on Truck Drivers for Container Delays

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Dr. Abdulai Fofanah, General Manager of the Sierra Leone Ports Authority, has voiced serious concerns over ongoing delays caused by clearing agents, calling them the primary obstacle to smooth port operations. In discussions with stakeholders, Dr. Fofanah highlighted that the tardiness of clearing agents often disrupts the entire logistical chain. To…

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Former SLPP Secretary General Denies Misuse of 1 Billion Leones in Party Funds

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Umaru Napoleon Koroma, the former National Secretary General of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), has firmly denied claims regarding the disappearance of funds from the party’s accounts during his tenure. In a statement addressing a viral social media video, Koroma described the allegations as “baseless” and emphasized that all financial…

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Indian High Commissioner Fosters Diplomatic Ties with Sierra Leone Parliament

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter B.C. Pradhan, the Indian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, met with Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas Esq., today to enhance diplomatic and parliamentary relations between the two nations. During the visit, High Commissioner Pradhan conveyed a goodwill message from India’s Speaker of Parliament, underscoring the enduring partnership between…

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Over 9,300 Herbalists Registered in Sierra Leone Amidst Doctor Shortage

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Sierra Leone Council of Traditional Healers has disclosed that the number of registered herbalists in the nation has exceeded 9,300, highlighting the vital role of traditional medicine within the country’s healthcare system. This surge in herbalist registrations comes as the medical community contends with a critical shortage of licensed doctors,…

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