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
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
