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Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has renewed the government’s defence of Sierra Leone’s Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system, arguing that the model promotes broader political inclusion while reducing the financial and security costs associated with elections. Addressing supporters in Bo City on July 31, 2026, Jalloh said the PR system creates opportunities for more [...] The post VP Juldeh Jalloh Defends Proportional Representation as Sierra Leone Weighs Electoral Reform appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Musa Paul Feika The ruling SLPP MPs who also doubles as the Chairman of Parliamentary Finance Committee, Hon. Keikura Vandi, representing Bo District has publicly exposed what he described as serious weaknesses in the National Revenue Authority’s (NRA) tax collection system, warning that poor enforcement of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime is [...]

The Statistician-General and Chief Census Officer for the 2026 Population and Housing Census, Andrew Bob Johnny, has assured Paramount Chiefs across Sierra Leone that the 2026 Population and Housing Census (PHC) will be transparent, credible, and fully digital. Speaking at the National Conference of Paramount Chiefs held in Bo and organised by the Ministry of [...] The post Stats SL Assures Paramount Chiefs of Transparency, Fully Digital 2026 Census appeared first on Sierraloaded.

President Julius Maada Bio is expected to serve as the guest speaker at the opening ceremony of the 2026 National Council of Paramount Chiefs Conference, which will be held in Bo from July 30 to August 1. The annual conference will bring together Paramount Chiefs from all 16 districts of Sierra Leone to deliberate on [...] The post President Maada Bio to Deliver Keynote Address at National Council of Paramount Chiefs Conference appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Regional Criminal Investigation Department (CID) South has arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a young man, Gilo Simenda, following an “after BECE” entertainment event in Gerehun Town, Baoma Chiefdom, Bo District. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, during intelligence-led operations conducted by police as part of ongoing [...] The post Bo Police Arrest 4 Over Murder of Gilo Simenda at “After BECE” Gathering appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has commenced a three-day mid-year performance review of agricultural projects aimed at accelerating results under the government’s flagship Feed Salone initiative. The review, being held at De Wizard Hotel in Bo City, is assessing the implementation of 2026 Annual Work Plans and Budgets across key agricultural programmes, [...] The post Feed Salone Gets Major Boost as Agriculture Ministry Reviews Key Projects appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Government has announced that President Dr. Julius Maada Bio will officially open Sierra Leone’s first-ever National Paramount Chiefs Conference, scheduled for 30 July to 1 August 2026 in Bo City. Speaking at the Government’s Weekly Press Conference at the Miatta Civic Center in Freetown, Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Ambassador Tamba John [...] The post Government Set to Host First National Paramount Chiefs Conference in Bo appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Hundreds of commercial sex workers in Bo have received financial support and benefited from free HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) screening services in an initiative aimed at improving healthcare access and promoting disease prevention. The programme was conducted today, Monday 27th July 2026, in Bo as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups [...] The post Hundreds of Commercial Sex Workers Receive Financial Aid and Health Screening appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Athletics Association (SLAA) is facing controversy after some club members accused the association’s executive of preventing them from gaining entry into its extraordinary congress held in Bo City. The affected club representatives alleged that they were denied access to the meeting, raising concerns among some members of the athletics community about transparency [...] The post Sierra Leone Athletics Association Faces Controversy Over Extraordinary Congress in Bo appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Presidential Spokesperson Hon. Alpha Khan delivered a poetic response on the Epic Morning Show today after opposition MP Hon. Abdul Karim Kamara raised concerns about the country’s electricity supply. During the programme, Khan recited a short, rhythmic piece titled “Get Light”, naming a series of towns and cities that he said now have access to [...] The post “Moyamba Get Light, Bo Get Light...” Alpha Khan Replies to Power Critics With Poem (Video) appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Mohamed Konneh The Jong River used to be clear. Grandmothers in Bo District still talk about it. “We drank from it. We washed gari in it. The stones at the bottom were white, not brown,” says Mama Fatmata, 62. Today, when you stand on the bridge at Sumbuya, the water moves slow and thick, [...]