By Sallieu S. Kanu On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the Choithram International Foundation awarded scholarship grants to 282 students from various schools across the country. The recipients included pupils from primary schools, as well as junior and senior secondary schools. Harish Agnani, the Financial Controller of Choithram Group, disclosed that the scholarship program was initiated in...Read More
Rokontha Village, Yoni Mabantha Chiefdom – In a heartwarming ceremony held on Monday, 10th February 2025, the Supreme Islamic Council (SIC) Community Primary School in Rokontha Village officially opened its newly constructed four-classroom building, complete with an office. The project, funded by the Westend Baptist Church in Nova Scotia, Canada, also includes additional facilities such as...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Monrovia, Liberia – Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has been awarded the “Distinguished Service Order” by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, in recognition of his long-term military prowess and statesmanship in the region. The prestigious award ceremony took place on Tuesday, February 11,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura To intertwine healthy living with cultural expression, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, the National Tourist Board, and Leone Diamond Entertainment, recently hosted an energetic “Dance for Health” event at Gigibonta Car Park in Freetown. The occasion attracted a lively mix of Sierra Leoneans and international visitors, showcasing the harmonious blend...Read More
The Environmental Protection Agency of Sierra Leone (EPA-SL) has officially launched the country’s first electric mobility strategy, introducing electric three-wheelers known as e-kekes. This initiative, part of the broader “Supporting Sierra Leone with the Shift to Electric Mobility” campaign, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve urban mobility, and enhance air quality with support from the...Read More
