By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone’s biggest arts and entertainment festival, ECOFEST, is set to commence tomorrow Friday, December 20, at Africell Building on Bendu’s Drive, Lumley. Organizers of the two days event have spent the last few days prepping up a venue that is set to host thousands of Sierra Leone who will be...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu State House, Freetown, Tuesday 17 December 2024 – The Head of State of the Republic of Guinea, President Mamadi Doumbouya, sent a special envoy, Dr Morissanda Kouyaté, who doubles as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and Guineans Abroad, to  President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and reaffirmed their commitment to...Read More

By George M.O. Williams The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) and other partners, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, launched the Local Multidimensional Poverty Index (LMPI) Report. The event, held at the Sierra Palm Hotel in Freetown, brought together government officials, development partners, and local stakeholders. The LMPI...Read More

The death is announced of Mrs. Rachael Isatu Dove – Aged: 78years. This home calling occurred at her resident 25 Queen Street, Oberfunkia – Goderich Village on Friday the 6th December, 2024 at 9:00am. She is survived by her; Children: Olufemi Dove, Rev. Christopher Dove, Daniel Dove of Cameroun Grand Children: Esther Sillah, Miriam Dove,...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Senior officials from the National Minerals Agency (NMA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday December 13, 2024 visited illegal mining sites in Diang Chiefdom, Koinadugu District, to investigate unauthorized mining activities, particularly those affecting Lake Sonfon,  a protect area. The visit followed reports on local  media alleging that community...Read More

By George M.O. Williams Journalists and social media influencers were equipped with skills on climate reporting during a one-day workshop organized by the C40 Cities project on Monday, December 16, 2024. The event, held at Freetown’s City Hall, aimed to enhance the capacity of media practitioners in addressing climate-related issues. The Mayor of Freetown and...Read More

Football fever is set to grip the nation once again as the Leone Rock Premier League 2024/25 season will kick off on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the prestigious New Port Loko mini stadium. The league’s opening fixture will see a fierce showdown between Bai Bureh Warriors, the hometown giants of Port Loko, and the...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Ballanta Music Academy, in collaboration with St. Augustine’s Church, will host a heartwarming Christmas Carol on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, under the theme “Birth of a Savior”. This festive event promises an enchanting evening filled with soulful music, spiritual reflection, and a celebration of the season. The event will take...Read More