By Alice CHANCELLOR Sierra Leone has one of the highest deforestation rates in the world. As the rainclouds descend on Sierra Leone’s tropical Kambui forest, a handful of khaki-clad rangers assemble for their daily patrol in the fight to preserve the West African country’s dwindling wilderness. The team are from the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) and are tasked with guarding the rainforest from encroaching illegal miners and loggers. But...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Entertainers in Sierra Leone are mourning the death of Ngor Gbetuwa, one of the famous indigenous musicians in Sierra Leone who died recently in Bo after several months of illness. Ngor Gbetuwa was not only an incredible indigenous singer, but he was also one of the many traditional singers who was fighting very hard to preserve the rich and beautiful culture and heritage of Sierra Leone....Read More
By Feima Kpaka The Eighteenth Report of the Committee on Appointments and Public Service was debated and unanimously approved by Parliament on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The Presidential Nominees were approved by Parliament are: Prof. Osman Alimany Sankoh, Commissioner, Tertiary Education Commission, North-East Region; Dr. Lawerence Sao Babawo, Commissioner, Tertiary Education Commission Eastern Region; Madam Edna Magaret Racheal Jones, Commissioner, Tertiary Education North-Western Region; Mr. Momodu Koroma, Ambassador of Sierra...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Ministry of Information and Civic Education is bracing up for its biggest event of the year, the National Town hall meeting . The Ministry will host President Julius Maada Bio at the town hall to explain the progress the government of Sierra Leone has mad e one year since his re-election. The event will be hosted at Bintumani Conference Center next week Tuesday, July 23....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Natasha Beckley, a female rapper in Freetown has said that she will host a musical concert on December 8, 2024 to promote up-and-coming independent artists. The concert is titled, ‘Freetown’s Finest’, and it is themed, ‘Show me what you got concert’ Beckley said that as society had supported her directly and indirectly through her journey as an entertainer, it is her turn to give back to...Read More
