An addiction crisis is gripping Sierra Leone, one of the world’s poorest nations, driven by a surge in use of “kush”, a toxic blend of psychoactive substances. As the west African nation struggles to boost its economy, thousands of unemployed young adults have turned to the potent alternative to marijuana to fill their days. The...Read More
The Sierra Leone Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Country Planning, through its Directors of Surveys and Lands, has declared a parcel of land in Kotopima and McDonalds Villages, on the outskirts of Freetown, as state land. Ministry officials have erected signposts in the area to notify the public and invite anyone with proper documentation to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Following a series of incident reports on damage caused by flooding due to continuous heavy rain in Freetown, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) on Monday, July 8, 2024, embarked on a rigorous risk assessment in six communities across the Western Area. This assessment is part of NDMA’s commitment to disaster...Read More
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, the Rotary Club of Freetown-Sunset has inducted Millicent Cole, a senior bank executive from the Rokel Commercial Bank as president for the 2004-2025 Rotary year. The Freetown City Council Atirium which served as venue for the glamorous event past Saturday attracted many Rotarians and a host of eminent personalities...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Philip Teddy Thomas Dumbuya, commonly known as Teddy, a Gospel musician in the east of Freetown, on Tuesday July 9, 2024, officially released a new gospel song titled, ‘Water Sai Stone’. The song inspires confidence in God as the source of life. According to Teddy, no matter what a man does...Read More
By Ibrahim S.Bangura Benjamin Menelik George, aka Drizilik, a renowned Sierra Leonean musician, on Saturday July 6, 2024 at Howard Theatre in The United States of America (USA), held a musical concert aimed at to exciting his fans and showcasing Sierra Leonean culture to the world. The show was attended by Sierra Leoneans, including entertainers...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Assistant Superintendent of Police Ibrahim Sesay, the 9th accused person in the ongoing treason trial who was Chief Security Officer to former President Ernest Bai Koroma, has on Monday 8th July 2024 testified that he had no knowledge that Sergeant Ibrahim Thollu Bangura alias Tiger a colleague guard for the former president...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Abigail Melody Saidu,Mrs. Supermodel Worldwide Sierra Leone contestant 2024, will be representing Sierra Leone at the third edition of Mrs. Supermodel Worldwide in Delhi India in September 2024 among other beautiful models from around the world. Abigail was chosen to represent Sierra Leone at the forthcoming international competition by Lolo Simeon,...Read More
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – On June 18th, the U.S. Embassy Freetown’s Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program handed over a Waste Disposal and Incinerator to the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces Training Center, Bengeuma Medical Inspection Facility. This is a part of wider U.S. government programs that aim to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah on Thursday officiated the launch of the Sierra Leone Broadcasters’ Association (SiLBA) at the Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. As a seasoned broadcaster himself, Minister Bah announced his intention to formally register as a member of SiLBA, demonstrating his commitment to supporting and promoting...Read More
