By Ibrahim S. Bangura In a historic milestone for Sierra Leone’s creative industry, renowned makeup artist and Guinness World Record holder Mary Yei Yongai has been appointed as the Honorary Global Ambassador for the New York-based International Beauty Fashion Association (IBFA). The announcement, made on September 10, 2025, marks a significant achievement for Yongai, whose extraordinary talent and dedication have propelled her to international acclaim. Yongai first captured global attention...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu As Sierra Leone faces shifting global economic tides and declining international aid, the Ministry of Finance has outlined a robust strategy to boost domestic revenue generation for the 2026 fiscal year. At the National Policy Hearing for the FY2026 Budget, held in Freetown, Minister of Finance Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura presented a comprehensive roadmap aimed at financing the government’s flagship “Big Five Game Changers” through innovative...Read More
By Geotge M.O. Wiliams Kerry Town, Western Rural District — In a landmark ceremony held on Monday, September 15, 2025, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, officially opened Olive B. Academy, a state-of-the-art all-girls boarding school dedicated to STEM education and leadership development. The event drew key stakeholders from the education sector, government, and local communities, all gathered to witness what many described as a...Read More
Source: Xinhua A member of the 26th batch of the Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone instructs local trainees in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Sep. 10, 2025. The first Sierra Leone-China On-Site First Aid Training Center was officially launched on Wednesday at the Sierra Leone-China Friendship Hospital in Freetown, the capital of the West African country. (The 26th batch of the Chinese medical team in Sierra...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone – The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) is set to host its much-anticipated Good Old Days Musical Concert on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Murray Deen School Hall in Freetown. The event promises to be a vibrant celebration of Sierra Leone’s musical heritage, blending entertainment, education, and cultural reflection. Designed to transport audiences through time, the concert will revive classic...Read More
