Author: Truth Media

Freetown, 27 November 2025 – Civil society organizations have strongly criticized the government’s decision to impose a 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on bottled and bowser water in Sierra Leone, warning that the measure could worsen the country’s public health crisis and place additional financial strain on households.

Freetown, 27th November 2025 – Sierra Leone has taken a bold step toward tackling its housing...

Freetown, 27th November 2025 – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has issued strict safety directives to contractors demolishing a six-storey building at No. 1 Sanders Street, following concerns that the ongoing operation is endangering nearby properties.

Freetown, 27th November 2025- Sierra Leone has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the first and second reviews of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF)-supported program. Pending approval by the IMF’s Management and Executive Board, the deal will unlock about US$78.8 million in financing to support the country’s economic reforms.

Responding to concerns, Minister Bangura reiterated that the Finance Act is intended to raise revenue while minimizing burdens on citizens. He noted reforms in the petroleum sector’s marketing structure, which now ensures greater transparency in pricing. “Approval of this Bill will enable government to source revenue and render services to the people of Sierra Leone,” he said, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to easing economic pressures.