By Dr. Mark Kapuwa Connaught Hospital, established in the 19th century and commissioned in 1912 by the Duke of Connaught, Prince Arthur, is Sierra Leone’s main adult referral and teaching hospital. It is the country’s most important center for specialist and emergency care, it forms part of the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex and...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Bo District, Sierra Leone: Veteran musician and cultural performer Bockarie Ansumana, widely known as Dr. Kposowai, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the Government of Sierra Leone and the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs to take urgent steps to preserve the nation’s traditional heritage. In an exclusive interview at his residence...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU) has issued a formal appeal to President Brigadier (Rtd.) Dr. Julius Maada Bio, expressing deep concern over the suspension of more than 4,000 teachers from the government payroll. The action follows a nationwide verification exercise conducted by the Teaching Service Commission (TSC), which aimed to identify...Read More
By Sophia Li Dr. Alieu Kamara of Sierra Leone stands in front of a surgical bed outfitted with improvised bolsters and a foam headrest. He is the country’s first and only neurosurgeon. “We used to lose a lot of patients due to head injuries, spinal cord injuries, spine fractures and the like,” Kamara said. “There was nothing...Read More
67 Cheapside, City of London, (August 11, 2025)- Ghana International Bank (GHIB) today announced a strategic collaboration with Vista Bank Group at the CNVERGE ’25 conference, establishing a comprehensive partnership to enhance trade finance access across West African markets and strengthen intra-African banking cooperation.The partnership, formalized through a signing ceremony in London, positions GHIB as the...Read More
