By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – September 25, 2025: The High Commission of India in Sierra Leone spearheaded a beach cleaning exercise at Lumley Beach on Thursday to commemorate “Swachhata Hi Seva,” a nationwide cleanliness campaign celebrated annually in India and by Indian missions abroad. The initiative, led by High Commissioner Baisnab Charan Pradhan, brought together volunteers, environmental groups, and members of the Indian diaspora in a collective effort...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone – September 25, 2025: In a major step toward strengthening Sierra Leone’s small business sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $20 million financial package to Access Bank Sierra Leone (ABSL), aimed at accelerating the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with a strong emphasis on empowering women and youth. The signing ceremony took place at the World Bank Country Office...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, 25 September 2025 — In a significant boost to military healthcare, the Christian Relief Services (CRS), headquartered in Alexandra, United States of America, has donated a forty-foot container of assorted medical equipment to the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF). The donation was facilitated through the Rural Youth Development Organization (RYDO), based in Bo. The official handing-over ceremony took place on Monday, 22 September 2025,...Read More
By James Tamba Lebbie Mariatu Sesay was seven when her lungs began to fail. Pneumonia, the doctor said; a disease that should have been treated easily. Her mother clutched her hand as they waited for the hospital’s single oxygen tank to be wheeled in. But when the nurse returned, she whispered the words that still haunt the ward, “It is finished.” No backup tank. No functioning ambulance to transfer her....Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, September 24, 2025 — Six men accused in connection with the robbery and murder of Reverend Father Augustine Dauda Amadu appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown on Wednesday. The accused, Martin Sellu, Gbassay Swarray, Foday Sallu, John Bangalie (alias Boika), Joseph Gilamaja Kamara (alias Shine), and Foday Alhassan Sesay, face five counts, including conspiracy to commit robbery with...Read More
