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...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...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....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...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...Read More
June 16, 2026: Her Worship Yvonne Aki‑Sawyer OBE, Mayor of Freetown and Co‑Chair of C40 Cities, joined global leaders at the 2026 World Cities Summit in Singapore from June 14–15, championing climate priorities for cities in the Global South. The Summit convened government representatives, mayors, sustainability experts, development partners and international stakeholders to explore solutions...Read More
By Sallei S. Kanu FREETOWN, June 15, 2026: The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has commenced a public tribunal hearing into allegations of unfair dismissal brought by Dr. Joseph Gaima Lukulay Moiba against the Chancellor of Milton Margai Technical University. Dr. Moiba claims his employment was terminated in March 2022 without adherence to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN, June 15, 2026: The world’s largest civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy, has departed Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown, concluding a three-year humanitarian mission that delivered thousands of free surgeries and strengthened Sierra Leone’s healthcare system. Popularly known as Mercy Ships, the vessel arrived in 2023 and has since...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Bo, Sierra Leone – June 15, 2026: The Ministry of Health has dispatched a high-level delegation to investigate the recent surge in maternal deaths at Bo Government Hospital, as part of the first 100 days of the ongoing 300 Days of Activism campaign. Led by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sartie Kenneh,...Read More
Recent commentary on the Aminata & Sons concession agreement before Parliament has been clouded by speculation rather than facts. The central issue is straightforward: the agreement does not seek a tax waiver. It seeks a tax deferment for three years — a critical distinction. A tax waiver permanently exempts a company from paying certain taxes,...Read More
