Sierra Leone is to host the UN Women in Tourism Africa Regional Congress in Freetown from October 29-31, 2024. Under the theme “Beyond Empowerment to Education, Innovation, and Finance Access,” the event is being organised in collaboration with UN Tourism and supported by UN Women and the African Union.  The three-day congress will gather prominent leaders, policymakers, and women entrepreneurs from across Africa to discuss practical strategies...Read More

By  Alexandra OwensLocal fashion mavens like Maryann Kaikai, the designer behind Madam Wokie, are helping to promote Sierra Leone.Konah Concepts Studio The most exciting place to visit in Africa right now is an off-the-beaten-path nation better known for making tragic headlines than attracting tourists: Welcome to a splashy new Sierra Leone. Now, Ebola-free and more than...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka A cashier, Kumba Sesay, has been remanded at the Female Correctional Facility in Freetown for allegedly embezzling more than NLe 100 million from Ishmael Foreign Exchange Bureau. Sesay appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at the Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Monday, October 7, 2024, facing a charge of embezzlement. The accused...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura On Friday, October 4, 2024, the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts came alive with an unforgettable night of jazz as internationally acclaimed singer-pianist Tamara Lukasheva delivered a mesmerizing performance alongside the Academy’s own jazz band, Groovy Colours. In a unique event sponsored by the German Embassy, Lukasheva’s extraordinary talents...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura The U.S. Africa Movie Production has just dropped a bombshell with the premiere of its latest film, Bitter Quest, on Sunday, October 5, 2024. This gripping drama, crafted by the brilliant writer Solomon Freedom and visionary executive producer Evelyn Grote, promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats with...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Tunis, represented the country at the first-ever United Nations Tourism Africa and Americas Summit, held in the Dominican Republic. The summit brought together key stakeholders from both continents to strengthen tourism collaboration, focusing on shared cultural ties and historical connections between Africa...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s celebrated hip-hop artist, Amara Dennis Turay, better known as Kao Denero, has made waves once again by securing two major nominations at the 2024 Africa Entertainment Awards (AEA). He has been recognized in the prestigious categories of “Album of the Year” and “Best Hip-Hop Artist” for his highly acclaimed...Read More

The headmaster of the Milton Margai School for the Blind has made an urgent plea to the government and humanitarian organizations for immediate assistance, citing critical shortages in medicine and food that are severely affecting the school’s ability to care for its visually impaired students. In his appeal, Salieu Turay, highlighted the ongoing challenges faced...Read More

NOTIFICATION FOR THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) ON THE INSTALLATION OF SIERRA MINERAL HOLDINGS I LIMITED’S WASHING PLANT AND DRYING PLANT, AND CONSTRUCTION OF TAILINGS STORAGE FACILITIES in the Lower Banta and Dasse chiefdoms in Moyamba district This notice serves to inform interested and/or affected persons/parties (I&APs) about the...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka A motor apprentice, Ibrahim Suma, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown for his alleged involvement in the theft of 810 bags of cement, valued at NLe 125,550, from Queen Elizabeth II Quay. The accused appeared before Magistrate Bangura at Court No. 2 on Monday, October 7, 2024, to...Read More