By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone, November 4, 2024: President Julius Maada Bio reiterated his commitment to sustainable energy and climate resilience as he opened the 2024 National Dialogue on Climate Resilience and Energy Transition at the Bintumani International Conference Center in Freetown. The conference which is organised by the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security with the theme, “From Commitment to Action,” brought together...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh In an ongoing embezzlement trial, Philip Vanjah, a businessman on Monday, November 4, 2024, was arraigned before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No 2 on one count of embezzlement, contrary to section 17 (1) (b) of The Larceny Act 1916. According to the particulars of the offence, the accused on a date unknown between January and April 2024 at 17 Saika Stevens in Freetown, fraudulently embezzled...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone — Sky Bank (SL) Limited has reported a substantial 207% increase in profit before tax for the 2023 financial year, rising from SLe18.7 million in 2022 to SLe57.4 million. The impressive growth in profit, revenue, and assets underscores a strong year for Sky Bank, presented at the bank’s Annual General Meeting. Revenue from commissions and fees surged by 188%, reaching SLe47.4 million, driven by rising transaction volumes...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) will host a landmark event, “An Evening with KFD,” on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Logie Wright Auditorium on Liverpool Street. This event, featuring prominent figures in Sierra Leone’s art world, is part of the Academy’s 30th-anniversary celebration and aims to highlight the resilience, passion, and dedication of local artists. Led by...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone — in a powerful observance of Post-Mental Health Day, ARMeD SL, alongside key partners, gathered on Thursday, October 29, 2024, at the Approved School Complex in Freetown to highlight the urgent need for mental health support in workplaces across Sierra Leone. Under this year’s theme, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” the event called for an integrated approach to mental well-being in both professional...Read More
