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By Politico Staff Writer

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) with support from the European Union (EU) is set to provide financial support to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the agricultural sector.

The organization will be implementing this support through the ‘Salone Access to Finance’, the project seeks to address the need for improved access to financial services and support for MSMEs in agriculture, create jobs and build a sustainable and inclusive economic development sector. 

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

As a way of harmonizing the workforce in the country, the Wages and Compensation Commission (WCC) is to address the issue of salary disparities, inconsistencies, and discrepancies so that people will be remunerated according to their qualifications and job responsibilities.

By Nasratu Kargbo

Two persons have reportedly died after a raid by Forest Rangers on an illegal mining site at Tambaka in Karene District, according to Member of Parliament Abdul Karim Bangura. The MP has called on parliament to investigate the deaths. He also urged for proper protection of the forest.

By Nasratu Kargbo

With the enactment of the Work Permit Act 2023, more Sierra Leoneans are expected to get expatriate positions in companies, Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security Mohamed Rahman Swaray told Parliamentarians.  

By Nasratu Kargbo 

Following citizens’ outcry on the proposed increase in tollgate fees, Parliament invited the various stakeholders involved and had asked that the decision to commence the implementation of the new tollgate charges on March 1^st, 2024 be put on hold until investigations are conducted.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

A letter addressed to President Julius Maada Bio from the Renaissance Movement has urged the president to implement measures to stabilize the cost of living, particularly considering exchange rate fluctuations. 

Dated 20^th February 2024, the letter indicated that high cost of living remains pivotal and one of the many factors responsible for the high inflation rate of 52%, limited growth in the private sector,high unemployment rate, and  low wages .

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Maria Yainkain Dumbuya has in a resignation letter addressed to the Inspector- General of Police dated 5^th February this year highlighted what she described as “some unexplainable injustices” that she claimed to have been subjected to   during some part of her stay in the force.

She said I was never investigated or disciplined for any professional misconduct.