In recent years, Sierra Leone has grappled with surging inflation, a complex challenge driven by a convergence of domestic and external factors. Initially, higher import prices for energy and food played a significant role, but the current inflationary pressures are increasingly entrenched in domestic dynamics. These challenges are notably manifested in the form of high capacity utilization. Pandemic-induced disruptions, both …
Economy
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The provisions outlined in Section 56(3) of the Constitution of Sierra Leone and Section 45 of…
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High Court Orders Standard Chartered Sierra Leone to Pay NLE 124,018,730.55 and 10% in 7 Days or Face Contempt of Court
by Sierraeyeby SierraeyeFREETOWN, Sierra Leone – In a ruling on Friday, October 6th, 2023, the High Court of…
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Juggling Responsibilities – Commissioner Kaifala, Harvard, ACC and the Quest for Transparency – Some Key Questions
by Sierraeyeby SierraeyeAnti-Corruption Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala’s recently announced on his Twitter feed, “HARVARD UNIVERSITY has come Calling…
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Reinstating Lara Taylor-Pearce: A Crucial Step towards Transparency and Good Governance in Sierra Leone
by Sierraeyeby SierraeyeAs the President makes new appointments, it is essential to highlight the urgent need for the…
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Sierra Leone’s 2023 elections and the “howness” of economic transformation
by Sierraeyeby SierraeyeIt’s the system, stupid. Imagine looking out to sea somewhere along Sierra Leone’s vast coastline and…
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Sierra Leone’s Economic Challenges: Excessive Spending, High Debt, and Inflation
by Sierraeyeby Sierraeye#SierraLeone has been receiving financial support from the International Monetary Fund @IMFNews to help improve its…
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I was recently privileged to chair the launching of the newly formed Institute of Directors (Sierra…
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The Finance Act 2023 was signed into law by President Julius Maada Bio on April 24,…
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No Mud, No Lotus: Sierra Leone’s Finance Act 2023 as a Wake-Up Call for the Private Sector
by Sierraeyeby SierraeyeListening to my meditation app this morning, the theme was “no mud, no lotus,” a Zen…