By George M.O Williams Freetown, 17 June 2026 – India has recorded significant progress in healthcare, women’s empowerment, digital inclusion, and social development, according to the findings of the Sixth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), released recently by the Government of India. Addressing members of the media in Freetown, Mr. Neeraj Kumar Saini, Chargé d’Affaires of...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, June 17, 2026: The Governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone, Dr. Ibrahim Stevens, has announced that Union Trust Bank (UTB) is insolvent and no longer meets the legal requirements to operate as a commercial bank. Speaking at a press briefing in Freetown, Dr. Stevens revealed that UTB’s paid-up capital stood...Read More
By Kelvin Roberts FREETOWN – Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) standard bearer, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, National Chairman of the APC, describing him as a distinguished statesman, loyal party stalwart, and dedicated servant of Sierra Leone. In a condolence message issued Wednesday, Dr. Bangura...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown/Tamale, June 2026 – The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) has launched a cultural exchange mission to Ghana, deepening West African artistic ties and promoting regional collaboration in music education. Hosted by the Bizung School of Music in Tamale, the initiative seeks to enhance artistic cooperation, strengthen music education,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams UNICEF has sounded the alarm over Sierra Leone’s stark rural hygiene gap, warning that only 15 percent of rural households have access to basic handwashing facilities, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases. The warning came during the 2026 commemoration of the Day of the African Child, held at Family Kingdom...Read More
