Family Strength is Foundational to National Stability, Says Dr. Melrose Karminty During a recent press briefing, the Minister of Social Welfare, Dr. Melrose Karminty, emphasized that national stability is fundamentally rooted in the strength of the domestic unit. In outlining the upcoming initiatives for the International Day of the Family, the Minister posited that prevalent social challenges, including substance abuse and juvenile delinquency, are symptomatic of systemic family...

Sierra Leone Faces Rising Domestic Debt and Fiscal Pressures Based on the latest financial statements for the 2025 fiscal year, the Government of Sierra Leone has substantially increased its utilization of domestic debt instruments to finance expanding budget deficits. Due to constrained access to external financing and sustained fiscal pressures, the nation’s net domestic borrowing escalated to NLe23.7 billion in FY2025, representing a notable 36% increase from the NLe17.4 billion recorded...

Don Jazzy makes Freetown debut, attends presidential dinner Michael Collins Ajereh, the esteemed Nigerian producer and founder of Mavin Records, made his inaugural visit to Sierra Leone on May 12, 2026. Known professionally as Don Jazzy, the music executive commemorated the milestone on Instagram, sharing his high spirits upon arrival in the capital city of Freetown. Despite his extensive career and travel across the continent, this marks his debut trip to the nation. Don Jazzy acknowledged...