Kadijatu Kabba SLENA Correspondent

Government Cabinet has set aside the recognition of International Public Service Day as a national celebration, Minister Amara Kallon announced during the Government Weekly Press Briefing at Miatta Conference Centre. Minister Kallon said the initiative celebrates, recognises, rand ewards public servants while promoting public service in national development. He acknowledged contributions across sectors, including teachers, healthcare workers, engineers, security personnel, and support staff,...

The government, through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education on the 28th July, 2026 engaged paramount chiefs and local stakeholders as preparations gathered pace for the 2026 National Council of Paramount Chiefs Conference, aimed at strengthening local governance, land administration and conflict prevention. The event, held at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown, brought together chiefdom authorities and government representatives to discuss land management, dispute resolution,...

The Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, successfully mediated a resolution today to end a strike by the general workforce at CTC Port in Maforki Chiefdom. The industrial action was prompted by key issues concerning workers' welfare. Minister Swaray, accompanied by the Commissioner of Labour and senior ministry officials, visited the port facility to engage directly with both management and staff. Upon arrival, the Minister convened separate meetings with...