The Gilpin Family in Sierra Leone, United States and the United Kingdom wishes to express our profound thanks and appreciation to all who joined us to honour the life and legacy of our dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, George Walton Ekundayo Gilpin. Daddy was a man after God’s own heart. We would say of him.. “He has fought the good fight, He has finished the race, He kept the faith. ...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Emmanuel Foyoh, better known as Artical Foyoh, a prominent artist from Freetown, is gearing up to release a new song titled “No Man is An Island,” aimed at promoting peace and unity in Sierra Leone. This release is part of his forthcoming Peace Album, produced by the renowned African music producer, Tunix. In a statement on September 17, 2024, Foyoh emphasized the importance of peace in...Read More
By George M.O. Williams When Musayeroh Barrie was appointed as the Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority, few skeptics raised an eyebrow. Eleven months on the job, the Sierra Leone aviation industry is finally taking off, with her as the captain. Madam Barrie is part of the new generation of U-40 leaders disrupting, changing, and inspiring change across government. She is one of the youngest aviation leaders...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone — Ibrahim Samura, a bike rider, was remanded to the male correctional facility on Thursday, September 19, 2024, after he had been formally arraigned before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 and charged him with the alleged murder of fellow cyclist Alfred Jusu. Samura faces a charge of murder under the Offense Against the Person Act of 1861, which has since been repealed and replaced...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura New Life Movie, a prominent film production company in Sierra Leone, has debuted its latest film, Fatima, aimed at supporting the government’s initiatives for girl child education, combating early marriage, and addressing gender-based violence. These issues significantly impact the progress of young girls in the country. Lamin Jalloh, known as Lamtec, the writer and director of the film, shared that Fatima explores themes of education, love,...Read More
