On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) lit up the Logie Wright Auditorium with a spectacular musical concert featuring Dr. Modupe Taylor-Pearce and the renowned Groovy Colors Band. The performance also welcomed special guest vocalist Sophie N’dong, in what became a night of vibrant expression, cultural celebration, spiritual upliftment...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – 30 June 2025: Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has intensified its collaboration with development partners ahead of the 2026 Decennial Population and Housing Census (PHC ’26), following a strategic meeting with the Embassy of Ireland at its Saint Joseph’s Avenue offices in Freetown. Led by Statistician-General Mr. Andrew...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, July 1, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s economy is poised for a rebound, according to the African Development Bank’s 2025 Country Focus Report, which outlines key economic trends, risks, and development strategies. The report highlights a slight slowdown in real GDP growth to 3.9% in 2024 from 5.7% the previous year, largely due...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, July 1, 2025 — The Ministry of Energy, through the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), has announced a one-year extension of its power supply contract with Turkish energy provider, Karpowership. In a joint press release issued on Tuesday, both parties confirmed that the agreement will see Karpowership continue to supply...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, July 1, 2025 — The Ministry of Energy, through the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), has announced a one-year extension of its power supply contract with Turkish energy provider, Karpowership. In a joint press release issued on Tuesday, both parties confirmed that the agreement will see Karpowership continue to supply...Read More
