By Ibrahim S. Bangura Bo District, Sierra Leone: Veteran musician and cultural performer Bockarie Ansumana, widely known as Dr. Kposowai, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the Government of Sierra Leone and the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs to take urgent steps to preserve the nation’s traditional heritage. In an exclusive interview at his...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU) has issued a formal appeal to President Brigadier (Rtd.) Dr. Julius Maada Bio, expressing deep concern over the suspension of more than 4,000 teachers from the government payroll. The action follows a nationwide verification exercise conducted by the Teaching Service Commission (TSC), which aimed to...Read More
By Sophia Li Dr. Alieu Kamara of Sierra Leone stands in front of a surgical bed outfitted with improvised bolsters and a foam headrest. He is the country’s first and only neurosurgeon. “We used to lose a lot of patients due to head injuries, spinal cord injuries, spine fractures and the like,” Kamara said. “There was...Read More
67 Cheapside, City of London, (August 11, 2025)- Ghana International Bank (GHIB) today announced a strategic collaboration with Vista Bank Group at the CNVERGE ’25 conference, establishing a comprehensive partnership to enhance trade finance access across West African markets and strengthen intra-African banking cooperation.The partnership, formalized through a signing ceremony in London, positions GHIB as...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura United States — August 9, 2025: Sierra Leonean music icon Frederick Dapaye Peters, popularly known as Famous, etched his name in the annals of music history with a landmark achievement at the Sierra Leone Music Awards (SLMA) 2025. Held in the United States, the prestigious event saw Famous clinch three of...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Kerry Town, Sierra Leone: In a bold and transformative move for girls’ education in Sierra Leone, Olive B. Academy is set to officially open its doors on September 8, 2025, welcoming its first cohort of Junior Secondary School (JSS) students. Located in Kerry Town, off the Waterloo–Peninsular Highway, the all-girls boarding school...Read More
By George M.O. William Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a heartwarming gesture of solidarity and support, 198 meritorious and underprivileged Sierra Leonean students were awarded scholarships under the fourth edition of the Baba Guru Nanak Educational Scholarship Scheme. The presentation ceremony took place on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Sierra Palm Resort on Beach...Read More
By George M.O Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – As India marks its 79th Independence Day, the High Commissioner of India to Sierra Leone, Mr. Baisnab Charan Pradhan, delivered a heartfelt message celebrating the occasion and reaffirming the enduring friendship between the two nations. In his official statement, Mr. Pradhan extended warm greetings on behalf of...Read More
Over 5,000 Cases Tackled, Active Cases Down to 24 By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a decisive move to address the ongoing mpox outbreak, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health convened a national panel discussion on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Atlantic Lumley Hotel. Led by Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby,...Read More
The EU Health Task Force (EUHTF) has deployed two ECDC experts to Freetown, Sierra Leone, via the DG ECHO Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to support the national response to the ongoing mpox clade IIb outbreak. This two-week mission comes at a critical time as the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and National Public Health...Read More
