By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – October 31, 2024 In a significant move towards economic transformation, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the European Union, and other collaborators, launched the National Action Plan for the formalization of informal enterprises on October 31, 2024, at...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Minister of Trade and Industry Alpha Sesay has outlined significant strides made by his ministry in bolstering the nation’s economic landscape amidst global economic pressures. Describing the Ministry of Trade and Industry as the “heartbeat of the economy,” Minister Sesay emphasized that his team remains committed to actualizing President Dr. Julius...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Iowa, United States, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio held a productive meeting with senior officials from the United States government, emphasizing the need for collaboration in the fields of agriculture and food security, according to a statement from the Office of the President. The delegation was...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Abu Bakarr Yillah, 47,  a police officer attached to the Operations Division Wing, Kambia Police Division, was on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, committed to High Court by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No 2 for the alleged murder of Fasineh Bangura. The accused was arraigned on one count of Murder...Read More

By George M.O Williams Freetown, October 30, 2024 — The Sierra Leone Police Act, which has been in effect for 60 years, is currently being reviewed. Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu, addressed the importance of this review at a stakeholders’ validation workshop organized by the Law Reform Commission at the Bank Complex...Read More

By Usman Ghani Posted on October 31, 2024 Looking to explore new flavors? Meet yebeh, a traditional West African stew that’s comforting, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. With its rich blend of cassava, sweet potato, and spices, yebeh is perfect for cozy meals. What makes this dish even more appealing is that its ingredients are readily available outside...Read More