Sierra Leone mourns the loss of a trailblazer and leader, Brigadier General Kestoria Olufemi Kabia, the first female brigadier in the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF). As the Assistant Chief of Defence Staff for Gender and Equal Opportunity, she exemplified dedication to service, breaking barriers and setting a precedent for women in the military across West Africa. Her demise was reported on Sunday. Born and educated in SierraLeone,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) wishes to inform the general public that it has filed an indictment against Raymond Frank Williams, First Grade Officer, Law Officers Department of the Attorney General, and Fatmata Madallo Sesay, on Five Counts of corruption. Fatmata Madallo Sesay* is indicted on one count of Giving an Advantage to a Public Officer contrary to Section 28 (1) (c), and one count of Offering...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Three seasons in a row League winners Bo Rangers in their final match against Lamboi FC at the Southern Arena on Sunday defeated the latter 5 -1 as they were crowned Champions of the Leone Rock Premier League for the 3rd time. The crowning ceremony was quite a spectacle in a momentous event on Sunday, June 30th, at the Southern Arena in Bo, with an array...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The management of Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) on Friday June 28, 2024, has officially opened the refurbished building at 27 Liverpool Street in Freetown, after a period of six months’ construction, providing a more friendly environment for arts education. The event was attended by many government officials, including Her Worship Mrs. Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, the Mayor of the Freetown City Council, the Hon....Read More
Dr. Manal Ghazzawi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder Knowhep Foundation Sierra Leone, with the support of the World Hepatitis Alliance has addressed an open letter dated Thursday 27th June 2024 to the Minister of Health , Dr Austin Demby to urge Miniter Demby’s support in the fight against Hepatitis. The Letter was titled: “It is Time for Action.” It was World Hepatitis Day on 28th July 2024 and...Read More
