VSLA members at a weekly meeting in Kamara Chiefdom UNDP Sierra Leone/Janet Alamisi Dabire The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is making transformative strides in empowering communities in Sierra Leone to build resilience and reduce poverty through its innovative programmes. One notable initiative is the Human Security Project, implemented in the Gbense, Soa, and Kamara...Read More

U.S. Africa Movie Production is set to release a highly anticipated film titled Remission, a compelling drama aimed at highlighting the importance of parent-child relationships. Executive Producer Evelyn Grote, a Sierra Leonean and CEO of the production company, collaborated with Nigerian writer Solomon Freedom to create a story that delves into the emotional struggles of...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kamelia Kargbo, a 60-year-old resident of Aberdeen, was crowned the winner of the 2024 Miss Old is Gold Beauty Pageant, hosted by the Dorwontony Organization for the Aged (DOFA) at the Freetown City Council Auditorium. The competition featured contestants from various communities, including Yams Farm, Congo Town, Susan’s Bay, and Kroo...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE  on October 19, 2024, visited teams of women and youth in Ojuku community where  80,740 mangroves have been planted over the past 12 days. The initiative is part of the ‘FreetownTheTreeTown’ programme.  The eco-friendly mayor who was accompanied by Hon. Rosie Kanu and Cllr...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka The court-martial trial for seven military officers accused of participating in the failed November 2023 coup commenced on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Cockerill in Freetown. Presided over by Judge Advocate Mark Ngegba and a seven-member military board led by Colonel SMO George, the accused were arraigned on ten charges including mutiny,...Read More

On October 18, 2024, the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) hosted a captivating evening of poetry and music at the Logie Wright Auditorium, showcasing the talents of local artists while addressing critical social themes. The event drew attention to Sierra Leone’s cultural heritage, love, drug abuse, domestic violence, and climate change, blending...Read More

The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) in Freetown marked a major milestone on October 18, 2024, by launching two original songs during a celebratory event at the Logie Wright Auditorium. These tracks—“Enjoyment Dae Na Ya” and “Ar Feel Something”—are the fruits of a four-day Music Fusion Workshop held at the academy, blending...Read More