Rapid Building Failures: Lands, Trade Ministers Blamed

3 months ago

Another multi-story building collapsed on Monday along the busy Bai Bureh Road, Shell, killing several people. It was a four-story building with shops on the ground floor, all of which were occupied. Bompa...

U.S. Ambassador Hosts Trade Minister for Business Luncheon, Concerns Raised Over Port Operations, Interest Rates

3 months ago

U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan Hunt, hosted a business luncheon at his South Ridge residence on Friday, September 13, with Sierra Leone's Minister of Trade and Industry, Alpah Ibrahim Sesay, as...

Ministry of Trade to shut down Mini Provision Shop for Trade Act Violations

3 months ago

Deputy Minister of Trade, Fatmata Kargbo, has confirmed that the "SANCAREDCIE" provision shop located on Kroo Town Road will be closed for violating the country’s Trade Act. The shop...

Deputy Minister of Trade Highlights Digital Marketing’s Role in Economic Growth at ECOWAS Technical Meeting

4 months ago

During the technical committee meeting organized by the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) and supported by the National Consumer Protection Commission (NCPC) on digital marketing studies, Deputy...

Ministry of Trade Accused of Selling Overseas Trips for $5,000

4 months ago

Allegations have surfaced that the Ministry of Trade and Industry is involved in a scheme that enables individuals to illegally travel abroad by posing as ministry staff. According to Standard Times Newspaper...

Building Material Shops Shutdown for Selling Substandard Iron Rods

4 months ago

The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Kadiatu Kargbo, on Tuesday 20th August 2024 at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education weekly press conference held at the Ministry of foreign affairs,...

Trade Ministry Denies Involvement in Substandard Iron Rods Importation

4 months ago

Sierra Leone's Ministry of Trade and Industry has vehemently denied allegations circulating on social and mainstream media that it is involved in the importation and sale of substandard iron rods. The...

“I Will Transfer to a New Party Soon” – APC’s Mohamed Bangura

4 months ago

Member of Parliament of the All People's Congress (APC) Mohamed Bangura representing Kerena District in the North of Sierra Leone has disclosed that he will soon transfer to a new political party. Bangura...

Ministry Excellence Monthly Award Introduced to Recognize Sierra Leone’s Top-Performing Government Ministries

6 months ago

Sierra Leoneans, in an effort to promote accountability and recognize outstanding performance within their government, the "Ministry Excellence Monthly Award" has been introduced. This initiative allows...

World Trade Organization Engages Minister Sesay on Trade Policy Review Mechanism

6 months ago

Representative from the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) Michael Kolie paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Alpha Ibrahim Sesay...