By Politico Staff Writer
Officials from the Ministry of Information and Civic Education from Sierra Leone have joined seven other countries to participate in a three-week media training with the title, “The Role of Media in Democratic Countries” held in Tokyo, Japan.
The training which commenced on the 9th of November this year was organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Centre in Japan and implemented by NHK Foundation.
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
As it aims to restore the 5 percent tax increase on imported rice in 2024, the Government of Sierra Leone has proposed to make an increment of 10 percent in 2025 to support local production of rice.
By Nasratu Kargbo
With thousands of the country’s youths becoming walking zombies, unkempt and with sores all over their bodies-all manifesting the frightening symptoms of addiction to the drug Kush, Stakeholders have emphasized the urgent need for a rehabilitation facility to house them, and be managed by experts.
By Saio Marrah
The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has struck out a case filed by Lawyer Sorie Sengbe Marrah requesting the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL) to publish certified and verified district level results of the June 2023 multitier elections.
This was indicated in a letter from the Supreme Court’s registry addressed to the plaintiff, Marrah, dated Wednesday 8th November 2023.
By Politico staff writer
At the Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh, President Julius Maada Bio has called for more political cooperation to stimulate economic development and investment.
He said the summit held on Friday 19th November will enhance ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, and the African continent as a whole.
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
In order to enhance the capability of the Police to investigate crime, the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone has donated forensic equipment to the law enforcement institution. This was disclosed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Brima Kamara at a Press Conference in Freetown last week.
“We had asked the Chinese government through the Chinese Embassy to have helped us with forensic equipment, and I want to report that the equipment has been brought in Sierra Leone”, he confirmed.
By Nasratu Kargbo
The Parliament of Sierra Leone has passed into law the Finance Act of 2024, a move that was preceded by Legislators expressing divergent views on the Bill especially with regards to commodity taxes.
The House was totally divided, with some stressing that the increase in taxes will cause suffering on the citizens, as prices of commodities will shoot up. Others were of the opinion that monies generated from these taxes will help the government generate revenue, which will help in achieving its 'Feed Salone' agenda.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
