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In preparation for the university’s Bicentenary celebrations in early 2027, the Ministries of Water Resources and Sanitation (MWRS) and Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) have pledged a concerted government-led effort, in collaboration with the leadership of Fourah Bay College (FBC), to address the university’s long-standing water supply problems.The Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr Haja Ramatulai Wurie, led a delegation from Fourah Bay College on a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation with the Minister, Dr Sao-Kpato Hannah Isatta Macarthy. The meeting focused on practical, sustainable measures to provide a reliable year-round water supply for…

The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has concluded a two-day sensitisation and capacity-building workshop on Ethics, Integrity and the Anti-Corruption Act for members of the Road Safety Corps. The programme, held as part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to entrench professionalism and accountability, brought together frontline enforcement officers from across the country to deepen their understanding of ethical conduct and to develop practical skills to identify, prevent and respond to corrupt practices.The Executive Director, Director of Human Resources Hassanatu Judith Mansaray-Bangura expressed appreciation to the ACC for partnering with the SLRSA to…

Chief Minister Dr David Moinina Sengeh President Julius Maada Bio pledged to bring the government closer to the people and has given Chief Minister Dr David Moinina Sengeh the free hand to be the link between the government and the people. It has now become normal for this administration to have rare meetings between senior officials and ordinary Sierra Leoneans. President Bio has changed the paradigm of how leaders should listen and respond to citizens, through face-to-face meetings, town halls and direct engagement. Ordinary Sierra Leoneans in the past had limited opportunities to speak directly to top government officials. He meets regularly with representatives of…

Africell Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its role as a leading corporate partner in national development, after sponsoring more than 165 events across the country in the first half of 2026, benefiting over 30,000 people. The company’s activities cut across education and entertainment, youth empowerment, sports, religion, health and community development, demonstrating a sustained commitment to communities beyond just providing mobile connectivity.“Our presence in the classrooms, football fields, concert grounds, religious gatherings, health campaigns and national events is a testament to almost two decades of unwavering investment in the community,” said Nancy Lucia Joseph Turay. “Our focus is to connect people…

House of Parliament, Tower Hill, Freetown. In a landmark move to modernise Sierra Leone’s intellectual property regime and deepen the country’s engagement with international standards, Parliament on Thursday unanimously ratified seven major international intellectual property (IP) treaties. These instruments, tabled before Parliament on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., are aimed at strengthening the protection of copyright, ensuring fair remuneration for creators, and promoting creativity and access to knowledge for persons with disabilities. The seven ratified instruments are: the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances (2012), the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access…

Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, received a commemorative plaque in recognition of his leadership and substantial contributions to the development of maritime law at the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges in Abuja. The seminar, which was organised by the Nigerian Judiciary and Nigeria Shippers’ Council, brought together judges, jurists, academics, policymakers and senior administrators from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Ghana, The Gambia and Hong Kong to discuss current developments in admiralty and maritime law.The three-day forum aimed to take stock of the state of affairs in maritime law, identify emerging challenges and opportunities,…

President Dr Julius Maada Bio hosted a luncheon at the State House to officially launch the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS) 2026 and to attract strategic private-sector partnerships for the November regional event.The presence of mining executives and government officials at the summit showed the administration’s commitment to sell Sierra Leone as a premier investment destination and a regional economic hub. In his remarks, President Bio said that WAIIS 2026 is “a pivotal moment for Sierra Leone’s transformative agenda” and also noted that it reflects the shared vision of the government and investors for trust and prosperity.“This Summit…

What began as an ordinary Cabinet meeting of Sierra Leone paid a special tribute to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio on Wednesday, for his successful tenure as Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government from June 2025 to July 2026. The spontaneous move was a salute to the leadership of President Bio in raising the profile of Sierra Leone across West Africa and beyond over a year of intensive regional engagement.The Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, accompanied by Cabinet Ministers, presented the President with a signed appreciation citation and a commemorative plaque recognising…

The European Union Delegation to Sierra Leone organised a Youth Engagement and Music Event at Family Kingdom in Freetown, bringing together some 150 young people from across the country, as well as government officials, development partners, civil society organisations, youth-led groups and members of the diplomatic community. The gathering was one of the activities to mark 50 years of partnership between the European Union and Sierra Leone. It was squarely focused on ways of deepening youth participation in national development.The event was an open forum for discussions on critical youth issues such as employment, education, migration, agribusiness, entrepreneurship, innovation, and…

Chief Minister Dr David Moinina Sengeh and Minister of Transport and Aviation, Ambassador Col. (Rtd.) Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq., inspected the site, praising the Gento Group’s Dry Port Project at Kent as a transformative investment that will boost Sierra Leone’s maritime and logistics sectors. The high-level inspection team included the Deputy Minister of Transport and Aviation, Rex Bhonapha; Rev. Edward Kwame Yankson, the Senior Permanent Secretary; and the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority’s Harbour Master. The visit is part of the government’s continuing engagement with strategic infrastructure projects aimed at boosting port capacity, facilitating trade and spurring national economic…