By Sallieu S. Kanu Bo District, Sierra Leone (22 February 2025) – In a significant political development, Mrs. Ann Marie Baby Harding has been overwhelmingly elected as the Chairman of the Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) in Constituency 081, which comprises Wonde, Jaiama, and Bongor Chiefdoms in the Bo District. The election, held on February 22, 2025, saw Mrs. Harding securing 21 votes while her opponent garnered 9 votes in...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – Bai Bureh Warriors finally secured their first Premier League win of the season, defeating Mighty Blackpool 4-1 in a thrilling match. This victory comes after almost 10 matches in the ongoing league. Goals from Mohamed Mansaray, Capio Bangura, Koleko Aber, and Mohamed Kamara sealed the win for the North-westerners, while Sulaiman Conteh netted the lone goal for the Tis Tas Boys. Despite...Read More
Zuri Sky revives direct UK-Sierra Leone flights after a decade, cutting travel time to six hours and boosting tourism, business, and diaspora connections. After more than ten years without direct air connectivity, a new chapter in UK-Sierra Leone travel is about to begin. UK-based airline Zuri Sky Ltd has officially announced its ambitious plan to restore direct flights between London Gatwick and Freetown’s Lungi International Airport, offering a long-awaited alternative...Read More
By Dr. Sorie Gassama The relationship between the governing Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the Mandingoes of Biriwa Chiefdom, Bombali District, Northern Sierra Leone has been a long and tumultuous one. The Mandingoes of Biriwa have indeed faced a long history of persecution and marginalization, particularly at the hands of the All People’s Congress (APC). Despite this, they have remained loyal to the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). However,...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, February 21, 2025 – The Minister of Sports, Madam Augusta James-Teima, will be representing Sierra Leone at the II International Sports Fair in Havana, Cuba, from February 23 to 27, 2025. This invitation was extended by the President of the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation (INDER) of Cuba, aiming to strengthen international cooperation and foster sports development. The International Sports Fair in...Read More
