“Government Should Rethink ‘Waka Fine’ Policy” – Sylvia Blyden

11 months ago

Dr. Sylvia Olayinka Blyden, a prominent member of the All People’s Congress (APC) in Sierra Leone, and a renowned journalist has stepped forward to advise the government on a contentious issue affecting...

Government of Sierra Leone Revokes Temporary Tax Incentives Granted to Sierra Rutile

11 months ago

The Sierra Leone government has revoked a generous tax break for mining company Sierra Rutile Limited (SRL), citing the company's improved financial performance as a breach of good faith. In a letter...

Controversy Arises as Electoral Reform Committee Clashes Over Examination of 2023 Elections

11 months ago

Sierra Leone’s electoral saga, Dr. Kaifala Marah, representing All People’s Congress (APC), and Dr. Emmanuel Gaima, representing the Government, clashed over the scope and powers of the Tripartite...

Dr. Emmanuel Gaima Clarifies Elections Review Committee’ Mandate, Rules Out 2023 Election Rerun

12 months ago

In today's weekly press conference organized by the Sierra Leone Ministry of Information and Civic Education, Dr. Emmanuel Gaima, the government representative, highlighted the importance of national unity...

Nyanda Local Market: The Fresh Produce Shop Nurturing Women in Agriculture Across Sierra Leone

12 months ago

Nyanda Local Market, a bustling enterprise in the heart of Freetown, is more than just a place to buy fresh produce. It's a testament to the power of women's empowerment and agricultural innovation, driven...

Chief Minister Commends ‘Waka Fine’ Buses’ Success as Over 60,000 Bus Tickets Sold in Less Than a Week

12 months ago

Sierra Leone's Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, shares promising updates on the thriving "Waka Fine" public transportation system, revealing that an impressive 60,000 bus tickets have been swiftly...

JUST IN: “Waka Fine” Bus Involved in an Accident

12 months ago

In a recent incident on the 1st of February, 2024, a "waka fine" bus, a flagship of public transportation introduced by the Sierra Leonean Government on January 29th, faced a collision with another commercial...

Nigeria’s First Lady Donates $100,000 for State-of-The-Art Medical Center in Sierra Leone

12 months ago

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has fulfilled her commitment to bolster healthcare delivery for Nigerians residing in Sierra Leone. Chairing the Renewed Hope...

Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah Raises Concern Over Abrupt Dissolution of University Court in Sierra Leone

12 months ago

In response to the sudden dissolution of the University of Sierra Leone Court by the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah, a prominent lawyer and social activist, expressed...

3 Days Free Drive of ‘Waka Fine’ Buses Ends Today

12 months ago

The three-day free test drive of the government’s Waka Fine” Public Transport Buses is to end today, Thursday 1st February, 2024. The free drive started on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 in an effort...