By Mabinty M. Kamara
Citizens have complained about the difficult economic situation of the country during the Christmas season. Most of the people who spoke to Politico blamed the difficulty on inflation, exchange rate and taxes.
The Christmas season which coincides with the end of the year, is a popular time for festivities in Sierra Leone. During this period, businesses expect sales to increase, but that has not been the case this year.
By Hajaratu Kalokoh
The opposition National Grand Coalition (NGC) Party has said the National Revenue Authority (NRA) is unfriendly to businesses through its tax regime which they say has intensified the economic hardship in the country. The party made the statement at their monthly press conference at their headquarters in Freetown.
By Mabinty M. Kamara
The First lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Bio, has blamed the Police and Judiciary for the plight of girls who fell victim of sexual abuse. Mrs Bio said the two institutions have failed to protect girls against sexual crimes like rape.
She made the revelation as part of her report on the challenges facing the fight against rape and the protection of girls in the country. The report was presented to President Julius Maada Bio on Friday, during the final launch of the “Hands Off Our Girls” campaign.
By Kemo Cham
The Sierra Leone Government is working on the establishment of a database for convicted sex offenders as a means of protecting girls and women from sexual abuse.
Every individual who is convicted of sex offense will be registered and their details stored in a national sex offender registry, an official told Politico.
By Politico Staff Writer
The withdrawal of the license of the Marampa based iron ore miner, SL Mining has rendered a lot of the local youths employed and the leaders of the community are appealing for the government to reconsider its decision.
By Politico Staff Writer
In observance of the 71st anniversary of Human Rights Day on the 10th on December, the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) organized a symposium and awards ceremony at the Atlantic Hotel in Freetown, with support from the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA).
By Politico Staff Writer
The Sierra Leone parliament on Friday voted to remove a controversial section in the 2020 Finance Act which would have given an open cheque to the President, Vice President and Speaker of Parliament while traveling abroad.
Section 42 of the Finance Act of 2020 which was passed last month relates to a non-accountable imprest given to the three top government officials for overseas travel. It exempted them from accounting for how they spend the money.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
