By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – April 30, 2025 – The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, officially handed over the newly completed Wilberforce Village Market to community stakeholders on Wednesday, marking a milestone in the city’s ongoing development. The inauguration ceremony took place on the first floor of the modern two-storey market facility in Wilberforce Village, attended by local dignitaries and residents eager to witness the realization of...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, April 29, 2025 – Children residing at the Freetown Cheshire Home (FCH), a care facility for children with disabilities in Cline Town, have made an emotional appeal for increased government support, citing financial constraints that threaten their access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and improved living conditions. Despite assistance from humanitarian organizations, the children revealed that government aid, which they traditionally rely on,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, April 25, 2025 – The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) hosted its highly anticipated VIP Gala Fundraising event at the Logie Wright Auditorium, celebrating resilience, artistic excellence, and community support. The event aimed to showcase the Academy’s thriving arts scene while raising funds for critical infrastructure improvements, including a much-needed roof replacement. Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh attended as the special...Read More
Ascend Airways UK has successfully operated the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Freetown, Sierra Leone on behalf of Air Sierra Leone. This introduction of this flight marks the re-establishment of direct air connectivity between the two countries after a 12-year hiatus. The historic flight took place on April 26, with the return journey from Freetown on April 27, coinciding with Sierra Leone’s Independence Day. The inaugural flight carrying members of the United Kingdom’s Sierra Leonean diaspora, along...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a crucial effort to resolve longstanding issues affecting the conduct of public examinations, National Security Coordinator Abdulai Caulker convened a high-level meeting with education stakeholders on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Office of National Security (ONS). The meeting focused on concerns surrounding the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Present at the meeting were officials from the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary...Read More
