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
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Lachaveh A.C. Davies, the winner of the 2024 Miss Freetown pageant, has been crowned the 2025 Miss Sierra Leone, earning her the prestigious opportunity to represent Sierra Leone at the Miss World pageant in May 2025. Miss Freetown SL Limited, a subsidiary of LAKE Group, announced Davies’ victory, celebrating the success of...Read More
