LONDON, May 20, 2025 – The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education of Sierra Leone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agilix Labs, Inc., paving the way for the establishment of the Future Learning Institute (FLI). This initiative aims to modernize Sierra Leone’s education system by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into teaching and learning. The Future Learning Institute will provide educators with the tools and resources...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – The Indigenous Filmmakers Association has announced an open audition call for an upcoming historical film, Slavery (Rice and Mosquito Connection), set to explore the untold narratives of the transatlantic slave trade. The auditions will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Ahmadiyya Muslim Secondary School in Makama, Makeni, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The film, written and directed by renowned...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone— The Sierra Leone Association of Hotels (SLAH) is pushing for structural improvements and investment in the hospitality industry as it navigates major operational challenges. In a recent general meeting at Lagonda, attended by hotel representatives from across the country, National President John Shallop outlined key developments and hurdles affecting the sector. Challenges Hindering Growth Shallop identified several pressing concerns, including the lack of...Read More
By Ibrahim Sorie Koroma, Senior Health Promotion Officer –HEP/MoH FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – On World Fistula Day, May 23, fistula survivor Betty Samai shared her emotional journey of battling obstetric fistula, urging women suffering from the condition to seek early medical care. She emphasized that fistula is largely preventable, treatable, and curable if addressed in time. Betty’s ordeal began in 2005 when she developed fistula while giving birth to her...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone – The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts is set to enchant audiences with its upcoming Brass Wind Evening, a musical spectacle celebrating the power of brass band music. Scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, at 6 PM, the event will take place at the Academy’s headquarters at 27 Liverpool Street, Freetown. The highlight of the evening will be the performances by two distinguished...Read More
