By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, August 7, 2025 — In a landmark address at the State Opening of the Third Session of the Sixth Parliament, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio unveiled sweeping improvements in Sierra Leone’s healthcare system, emphasizing resilience, inclusivity, and dignity in care. Speaking at the Parliament Building in Tower Hill, Freetown, President Bio declared, “A nation’s wealth means little if its people are unhealthy. No mother should die...Read More
By Ibrahim S. BanguraFor over two decades, Paul School for the Blind in Bo has stood as a symbol of hope for visually impaired children in southern Sierra Leone. Established in 1997 by the late Paul Joseph, a retired teacher from Christ the King College (CKC), the school was born from a vision of inclusion, equal opportunity, and access to education for all. Late Paul, who retired at over 60...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Koidu, Kono District — August 9, 2025: In a bid to strengthen peace and security across Sierra Leone, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd. AIG Morie Lengor Esq., embarked on a strategic visit to Kono District, where he engaged key stakeholders on pressing security and crime-related concerns, according to the MIA Communications Unit. The Minister’s visit began at the Koidu Holdings Concession Area, a seven-square-mile site guarded...Read More
By George M.O. Williams FREETOWN — The ceremonial State Opening of the Third Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic took an unexpected turn on August 7, 2025, when First Lady Fatima Bio was met with chants and jeers from within the parliamentary chamber, raising fresh questions about her standing within the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). As the First Lady entered the chamber, several Members of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) on August 11, 2025, raised an alarm over the central government’s continued failure to disburse statutory transfers to local councils for the 2025 fiscal year, warning that the delay is crippling essential service delivery and undermining public confidence in the decentralization process. Despite legal obligations under the Local Government Act of 2022 and commitments outlined in the...Read More
