Court-Martial: Witnesses Reveal Evidence Against High-Ranking Officers By Fatima Kpaka The Court-Martial trial of seven military personnel, including Major Bai Sesay, continued on October 22, 2024, with key testimonies shedding light on the charges of mutiny, desertion, and other offenses. The trial is being presided over by Judge Advocate Mark Ngegba, alongside seven board members. Sergeant...Read More
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 Chiefdoms...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 a...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 Bay,...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 Sheku...Read More
