By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) proudly welcomed the renowned Kanneh-Mason family on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. This historic visit marked a significant milestone for Sierra Leone’s music and arts community, highlighting BAMPA’s efforts to promote both classical and contemporary music. Celebrated Musical Family The...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka A team of German doctors, supported by Interplast Germany, in collaboration with Choithram Memorial Hospital, is hosting a free plastic surgery camp for the underprivileged in Freetown. The team includes the renowned Nigerian doctor, Professor Bayo Aluko-Olokun, who specializes in cleft lip and palate surgeries and has ancestral roots in Sierra Leone. Successful...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts has once again highlighted its dedication to fostering creativity and empowering young people through its latest event, ‘Peace Through Dance’a project supported by the German Embassy. This inspiring program showcased the artistic talents of disadvantaged children and youth from various communities in Freetown. By...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Hawanatu Hawa Koroma, a 27-year-old trader, made another appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 for allegedly setting her husband, Nabieu Bangura, on fire, leading to his death. Charges and Allegations The accused was arraigned on one count of murder, contrary to Section 1 of the Offences Against the...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The American Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Ambassador Bryan Hunt, has assured the leadership of the Judiciary of Sierra Leone of the United States Government’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and supporting effective justice delivery throughout the country. During his visit to the Chambers of the Chief Justice, Ambassador Hunt stated that...Read More
