By Ibrahim S. Bangura United States — August 9, 2025: Sierra Leonean music icon Frederick Dapaye Peters, popularly known as Famous, etched his name in the annals of music history with a landmark achievement at the Sierra Leone Music Awards (SLMA) 2025. Held in the United States, the prestigious event saw Famous clinch three of its...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Kerry Town, Sierra Leone: In a bold and transformative move for girls’ education in Sierra Leone, Olive B. Academy is set to officially open its doors on September 8, 2025, welcoming its first cohort of Junior Secondary School (JSS) students. Located in Kerry Town, off the Waterloo–Peninsular Highway, the all-girls boarding school promises...Read More
By George M.O. William Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a heartwarming gesture of solidarity and support, 198 meritorious and underprivileged Sierra Leonean students were awarded scholarships under the fourth edition of the Baba Guru Nanak Educational Scholarship Scheme. The presentation ceremony took place on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Sierra Palm Resort on Beach Road,...Read More
By George M.O Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – As India marks its 79th Independence Day, the High Commissioner of India to Sierra Leone, Mr. Baisnab Charan Pradhan, delivered a heartfelt message celebrating the occasion and reaffirming the enduring friendship between the two nations. In his official statement, Mr. Pradhan extended warm greetings on behalf of the...Read More
Over 5,000 Cases Tackled, Active Cases Down to 24 By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a decisive move to address the ongoing mpox outbreak, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health convened a national panel discussion on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Atlantic Lumley Hotel. Led by Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby, the...Read More
