Representative Image Sierra Leone is taking bold strides in transforming its tourism sector by tackling one of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges—single-use plastics (SUP). In a move toward sustainable tourism and economic diversification, the country is turning to circular economy strategies that promote responsible use of plastic. This initiative, supported by the World Bank,...Read More
By Kai Mansa-Musa FREETOWN – In an unexpected twist of jungle law meeting city life, the bustling Wilkinson Road-Aberdeen intersection turned into an impromptu primate parade yesterday, as two monkeys – perched comfortably on the shoulders of their handlers – seized the spotlight. Traffic came to a standstill, but not for the usual gridlock reasons....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, commissioned the Kroo Bay Municipal Primary School, constructed with funding from Sustain for Life and with support from Freetown City Council. The Sierra Leone Autistic Society implemented the project. The school was built on a former community center site, where...Read More
On Wednesday, 23 October 2024, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr joined the Acting Principal, teachers, pupils, and alumni as the Keynote Speaker at the Sierra Leone Grammar School’s Career Day. In her address, she urged students to embrace hard work, perseverance, and integrity as the cornerstone of their career paths. She explained to the pupils that careers...Read More
By Kai Mansa-Musa Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a thrilling plot twist that no one asked for, a motorcyclist managed to defy both gravity and common sense by colliding with a vehicle at the ever-popular Congo Cross intersection. The motorcyclist, who appeared to be deeply committed to the “helmets-are-just-for-show” movement, lost consciousness in the process...Read More
Apia, Samoa, 24 October 2024 — President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone emphasized the critical role of technology in fighting corruption during his participation in the 27th Commonwealth Business Forum. Speaking on a panel titled “Connecting the Commonwealth,” President Bio argued that technological advancements are essential to reducing corruption and improving governance. The...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Senegal, 23 October 2024 — Sierra Leone’s U-17 national team, Sierra Stars, began their WAFU Zone A U-17 TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mali. The match, played at the Stade Lat Dior stadium in Senegal, saw Mali secure victory with an early...Read More
Initiative will Unleash Private Investment, Boost Productivity, and Bolster Climate Resilience WASHINGTON, October 23, 2024 — The World Bank Group today announced a strategic pivot in its approach to agribusiness with a goal to create a comprehensive ecosystem for the industry. The shift will combine a new way of working with a new level of...Read More
Scores of migrants from Sierra Leone travel to Lebanon every year for work, intending to support families back home. The UN agency estimates that “approximately 17,500 migrants… have been displaced” by the war. Beirut: Not far from Beirut’s heavily bombed southern suburbs, Jaiatu Koroma and her five-month-old daughter have taken refuge along with dozens of...Read More
Magiagi, Samoa, Wednesday, 23 October 2024 – Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has made a historic visit to Magiagi Village, Samoa, as part of his engagements on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Magiagi Village adopted the name of Sierra Leone as part of the lead-up to CHOGM, during...Read More
