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 residence on Amara Street in Shellmingo, Bo District, the 78-year-old cultural icon emphasized the need...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 identify and remove ghost workers from the education system. In a letter dated August 6,...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 nothing we could do for them.” That reality inspired him to pursue training in the...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 the primary correspondent banking partner for Vista Bank Group’s operations across Gambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone,...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 its most coveted honors: Best Music, Best Artist, and Best Album — a triumphant sweep...Read More
