By Aminata Kamara The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has honored Miss World Sierra Leone Mariam L. Konneh with a Brand Ambassador of Culture Award, recognizing her role in promoting Sierra Leone’s culture, heritage and national identity. The award is part of the Ministry’s efforts to use influential Sierra Leoneans and public figures to…
By Sorie Sesay NEEV Salone has launched a two-day skills training programme for 400 young people focusing on entrepreneurship, business readiness and electric mobility. The training commenced on September 24, 2026, at the CB Hall, Maritime Building, Government Wharf, in Freetown. Speaking at the opening ceremony, NEEV Salone Chief Executive Officer Moses S. Sandy said…
By Marion P. George The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) has announced that Sierra Leone is set to welcome information commissioners, policymakers, media professionals, governance experts, and civil society leaders from across the globe for the first ever international conference of information commissioners, and the international day for universal Access to information. Speaking at…
By Patrick Sallia Kailahun District Council’s own-source revenue has more than doubled since 2022, with collections in 2026 already surpassing the total raised throughout 2025, according to Council authorities. The increase has been attributed in part to a revenue-sharing agreement between the Council and Paramount Chiefs, signed in April 2026, aimed at improving local revenue…