By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – April 30, 2025 – The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, officially handed over the newly completed Wilberforce Village Market to community stakeholders on Wednesday, marking a milestone in the city’s ongoing development. The inauguration ceremony took place on the first floor of the modern two-storey market facility in...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, April 29, 2025 – Children residing at the Freetown Cheshire Home (FCH), a care facility for children with disabilities in Cline Town, have made an emotional appeal for increased government support, citing financial constraints that threaten their access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and improved living conditions. Despite assistance...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, April 25, 2025 – The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) hosted its highly anticipated VIP Gala Fundraising event at the Logie Wright Auditorium, celebrating resilience, artistic excellence, and community support. The event aimed to showcase the Academy’s thriving arts scene while raising funds for critical infrastructure improvements, including...Read More
Ascend Airways UK has successfully operated the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Freetown, Sierra Leone on behalf of Air Sierra Leone. This introduction of this flight marks the re-establishment of direct air connectivity between the two countries after a 12-year hiatus. The historic flight took place on April 26, with the return journey from Freetown on April 27, coinciding with Sierra Leone’s Independence...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a crucial effort to resolve longstanding issues affecting the conduct of public examinations, National Security Coordinator Abdulai Caulker convened a high-level meeting with education stakeholders on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Office of National Security (ONS). The meeting focused on concerns surrounding the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)....Read More
