By Feima Kpaka The Newtonians organization has donated metal doors worth Le30,000 for the rehabilitation of the Ahmadiyya Agricultural Secondary School at Newton located twenty -four miles from the capital, Freetown. The Organization handed over the doors on October 6, 2024, at the main school hall. The event was attended by headmen and stakeholders from different parts of Newton. The Chief Adviser of the organization, Magistrate Alpha Rashid Jalloh, a...Read More
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone through the Directorate of Gender and Children’s Affairs on Friday, October 4, 2024, have an interactive dialogue with older persons at King George VI Memorial Home at Grafton. The dialogue was in commemoration of this year’s International Day for the Aged on October 1, 2024. The day was set aside to raise awareness about the rights, challenges, and contributions of older persons worldwide....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Samuel Joel Baihinga, affectionately known as Sami, is a rising guitarist from Freetown whose journey to the spotlight is a testament to passion, perseverance, and relentless practice. From humble beginnings, Sami’s love for music began at the tender age of 10, when he found inspiration in his uncle, a talented keyboardist. “I used to sit and watch my uncle play,” Sami recalls. “He noticed my passion...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura In celebration of World Tourism Day 2024, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Khadijatu Grace Kamara, has called for a national revival of cultural heritage to foster a strong sense of national identity and unity. Speaking at the event themed “Tourism and Peace,” Kamara emphasized the role of cultural revival in helping citizens feel a deeper connection to their country. She highlighted that...Read More
CISMAT Holds National Consultative and Advocacy Meeting on Pandemic Preparedness and Response By Naomi Henkuay Samura Civil Society Movement Against Tuberculosis (CISMAT) on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, held a one day National Consultative and Advocacy meeting with multi-stakeholders on pandemic preparedness and response. The meeting at the Sierra Palm Hotel in Freetown was held under the Global Agenda to alert and inform key stakeholders to respond to emerging outbreaks and...Read More
