On Wednesday, 23 October 2024, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr joined the Acting Principal, teachers, pupils, and alumni as the Keynote Speaker at the Sierra Leone Grammar School’s Career Day. In her address, she urged students to embrace hard work, perseverance, and integrity as the cornerstone of their career paths. She explained to the pupils that careers should...Read More
By Kai Mansa-Musa Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a thrilling plot twist that no one asked for, a motorcyclist managed to defy both gravity and common sense by colliding with a vehicle at the ever-popular Congo Cross intersection. The motorcyclist, who appeared to be deeply committed to the “helmets-are-just-for-show” movement, lost consciousness in the process —...Read More
Apia, Samoa, 24 October 2024 — President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone emphasized the critical role of technology in fighting corruption during his participation in the 27th Commonwealth Business Forum. Speaking on a panel titled “Connecting the Commonwealth,” President Bio argued that technological advancements are essential to reducing corruption and improving governance. The forum,...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Senegal, 23 October 2024 — Sierra Leone’s U-17 national team, Sierra Stars, began their WAFU Zone A U-17 TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mali. The match, played at the Stade Lat Dior stadium in Senegal, saw Mali secure victory with an early goal...Read More
Initiative will Unleash Private Investment, Boost Productivity, and Bolster Climate Resilience WASHINGTON, October 23, 2024 — The World Bank Group today announced a strategic pivot in its approach to agribusiness with a goal to create a comprehensive ecosystem for the industry. The shift will combine a new way of working with a new level of investment...Read More
