By Stephen V. Lansana Freetown, Sierra Leone – 3rd September 2024: The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Sierra Leone to implement ongoing projects and design new initiatives. The signing marked the conclusion of a week-long appraisal mission, which ran from 28th...Read More
By Ibrahim S Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 2024 – Prince Kuti George, popularly known as Innocent, a renowned Sierra Leonean musician, has opened up about his path to success and the resilience required to navigate the challenges he faced, particularly criticism for his political affiliations. Innocent’s story is a powerful example of staying...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – October 19, 2024 – Brace yourselves for a cinematic event like no other as Project Star 10, the renowned Freetown-based film production company, is set to premiere its latest blockbuster, Ghetto Island. The highly anticipated film, directed by the acclaimed Omojowo Augustus Thomas, promises to deliver a...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – August 31, 2024 – Miss Freetown Beauty Pageant SL Limited, one of Sierra Leone’s premier pageant organizations, has successfully concluded the auditions for the highly anticipated 7th edition of the Miss Freetown Beauty Pageant. The auditions, held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the West End Palace...Read More
By George M.O. Wiliams A woman who was allegedly tortured by a police officer The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has condemned rising cases of domestic violence against women and girls in Sierra Leone. In a press release on Tuesday, the Ministry expressed deep concern and outrage over the alarming surge in such incidents...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 3, 2024 – Evelyn K. Grote, widely known as Evelyn, founder of U.S. Africa Movie Production, has shared the inspiring story of her unexpected journey into the film industry, which began during a business trip to Sierra Leone a few years ago. What started as a...Read More
By Ragan M. Conteh On August 31, 2024, the Praise Foundation, in collaboration with the Forum Against Harmful Practices (FAHP), officially introduced the Alternative Rite of Passage (ARP), also known as the Bloodless Bondo Rite in Moyamba District. This landmark ceremony, held in Kayama Chiefdom, was funded by Irish Aid and marked a significant step...Read More
RCBank Exceeds Expectations The Rokel Commercial Bank will on September 17, 2024, celebrate its Silver Jubilee – 25 years of existence since 1999 when Barclays PLc (which owned the bank since 1917) transferred 100% ownership to the government and people of Sierra Leone. The period following the transfer witnessed stable growth until the escalation of...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Fishing equipment was distributed to local fishermen through the Ministry of Youth Affairs of Sierra Leone and the Sierra Leone Artisanal Fishermen Union, which serves the community. Illegal fishing in Sierra Leone’s waters, which are home to many fish species, leads to a loss of around USD 25 million to the...Read More
The Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Esq, has called on non-state actors, including civil society organizations (CSOs), to integrate sports into their advocacy initiatives. Dr. Abdulai made this appeal during the NSA’s FY 2025 budget presentation held at the Ministry of Finance’s conference hall on Friday, August 30,...Read More
