Education Minister Confirms Payment of School Subsidies

3 months ago

The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education [MBSSE], Conrad Sackey, has confirmed the payment of school subsidies for both the first and second terms of the 2024/2025. The minister made this...

Nationwide Teachers’ Strike Continues as Schools Await Subsidy Payments

3 months ago

The nationwide teachers' strike is still ongoing, as school leaders say the subsidy payments announced by the government have not yet reflected in school bank accounts. The Secretary General of the...

School Resumption: Government Reveals Steps Taken to Avert Planned Teacher Strike

3 months ago

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) issued a press release to address the impending strike planned by the Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU). The...

Government and Sierra Leone Teachers Union Reach Agreement: Schools to Reopen on Monday

3 months ago

Through the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), fruitful discussions with the Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU), schools nationwide will reopen on Monday, 8th September 2025, in...

Teachers on the Brink: Challenges Facing Education Sector Threaten Smooth Reopening of Schools

3 months ago

As the new academic year approaches, teachers in Sierra Leone are facing unprecedented challenges that could disrupt the education system if left unaddressed. Advocacy for the Voiceless Sierra Leoneans...

Government Reviews Seven Years of Free Quality School Education Programme

3 months ago

The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has reviewed progress under the Free Quality School Education (FQSE) policy as it marks seven years since its introduction in 2018. At a National...

MBSSE Congratulates FQSE Coordinator Augustine Koroma on Emerging Leadership Award in Ghana

3 months ago

The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has congratulated Mr. Augustine Moses Koroma, popularly known as “Kick You Game,” for being honored at the Africa Emerging Leaders Conference...

MBSSE Reports Significant Increase in School Enrollment Under FQSE

4 months ago

The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), Conrad Sackey, has reported a significant rise in school enrollment under Sierra Leone’s Free Quality School Education (FQSE) programme. The...

Cross-Ministry Team-Up Aims to Boost Pupil Safety on School Rides

4 months ago

Leaders from the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), Finance, Transport and Local Government have convened to strengthen school bus management and ensure student safety. According...

MBSSE Launches National Junior Secondary Schools Basketball Tournament

4 months ago

The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), in partnership with BLYSEF and FizSkillz Sports Coaching, has launched Sierra Leone’s first national basketball competition for junior secondary...