By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – Aspiring musicians in Sierra Leone now have a unique opportunity to develop their talents and receive professional jazz training through the newly launched Music Heals Sierra Leone Jazz Scholarship Program 2025. The fully-funded initiative aims to equip young musicians with quality education, mentorship, and international exposure. The...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Ministry of Health (MoH), in partnership with key development organizations, is set to host the Second National Health Summit and Performance Awards from Thursday, May 15, to Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the prestigious Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown. The announcement was made during a press...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone’s health sector is witnessing remarkable improvements, with key performance indicators showing substantial progress. The announcement was made during a press conference held on Monday, May 12, 2025,  in Freetown. Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby highlighted some of the sector’s biggest achievements ahead of the...Read More

Story by Reuters FREETOWN (Reuters) – Koidu Limited, Sierra Leone’s largest diamond producer, has halted operations and laid off nearly its entire local workforce of more than 1,000 employees following a protracted dispute over pay and working conditions. Workers at the mine went on strike in December 2024 but suspended their walkout to allow negotiations. They...Read More

By Fatima Kpak Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a bid to tackle electricity-related crimes and support ongoing reforms in the energy sector, Chief Justice Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda has announced plans to establish a specialized court dedicated to adjudicating electricity-related cases. During a high-level meeting with the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), Justice Kamanda...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Lawyer Ady Macauley, a distinguished legal figure and leading presidential aspirant for Sierra Leone’s All People’s Congress (APC), has been recognized as the country’s Legal Personality of the Year at the 2025 National Heroes Awards. The prestigious ceremony, held at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Aberdeen on May 10, celebrated individuals...Read More