By Alimatu Jalloh Sierra Leone — 15 September 2025: The Office of the President has announced the immediate suspension of Honourable Justice Allan B. Halloway, Judge of the Superior Court of Judicature, pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation. The decision, conveyed through an official letter signed by Secretary to the President Barba B. Fortune,...Read More
By Alieu Masaysay, Office of the Presidential Spokesman, State House, Freetown September 15, 2025 — In a recent interview with AYV Media, Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, underscored the transformative power of football in Sierra Leone, calling for increased investment in the sport and commending President Julius Maada...Read More
In a spirit-filled celebration marked by thanksgiving, healing, and renewal, Sanctuary Praise Church, a ministry under Christ Revival Evangelistic Ministries (CREM), has officially been renamed Revival Power Assembly. The announcement was made during the Revival Power Convention 2025 Mega Thanksgiving Celebration, held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the church headquarters, Sawi Drive, Brookfields, Freetown....Read More
By Alusine Sesay Sierra Leone — In a significant move to address the growing burden of mental health disorders in Sierra Leone, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has launched a high-level advocacy mission to support the passage of the country’s long-awaited mental health...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — Tuesday, 16 September 2025: In a landmark diplomatic engagement, His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, arrived in Ouagadougou for a one-day working visit, according to a statement from the...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu KOSSOH TOWN, – Monday, September 15, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has conducted an official inspection of the newly constructed Anatomage facility and multipurpose skills-lab at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to advancing medical education and human capital development...Read More
By Salllieu S. Kanu Lumley, Sierra Leone – Efforts to restore electricity to the Lumley Health Centre have suffered a major setback following a fresh incident of vandalism at the Lumley substation on Friday, September 12, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), the act was allegedly carried...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura In a historic milestone for Sierra Leone’s creative industry, renowned makeup artist and Guinness World Record holder Mary Yei Yongai has been appointed as the Honorary Global Ambassador for the New York-based International Beauty Fashion Association (IBFA). The announcement, made on September 10, 2025, marks a significant achievement for Yongai, whose...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu As Sierra Leone faces shifting global economic tides and declining international aid, the Ministry of Finance has outlined a robust strategy to boost domestic revenue generation for the 2026 fiscal year. At the National Policy Hearing for the FY2026 Budget, held in Freetown, Minister of Finance Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura presented...Read More
By Geotge M.O. Wiliams Kerry Town, Western Rural District — In a landmark ceremony held on Monday, September 15, 2025, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, officially opened Olive B. Academy, a state-of-the-art all-girls boarding school dedicated to STEM education and leadership development. The event drew key stakeholders from the...Read More
