By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Africa Command in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy and the Mission of Iceland to Sierra Leone, are hosting the inaugural African Maritime Gender Network (AMGN) Conference on “Gender Considerations in Maritime Security,” on January 14-15, 2025, at the Radisson Blu in...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats-SL) in a statement on Friday, January 11, 2025, announced that it is hosting a team of technical experts from the United States Census Bureau, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in New York, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The experts are conducting an assessment...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Sierra Leonean entertainment industry is buzzing with excitement as two of African cinema’s most celebrated icons, Zubby Michael and Frank Artus, prepare to touch down in Freetown. In their honor, a grand welcome party will be held at the Jubitel Pool, situated in the heart of the PWD area. This star-studded...Read More
A vibrant new chapter in community development unfolded on Saturday, January 11, 2025, with the official launch of the Fourah Bay Bombay Road Organisation. The ceremony, held at the Freetown Link International Hall, Mountain Cut, Central Freetown, drew stakeholders, local dignitaries, and members of the diaspora connected to Fourah Bay Road, Bombay Street, Mammy Yoko, Patton...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Minister of Fisheries, Princess Dugba and team inspecting the consignment. Leicester Village, Sierra Leone – The Ministry of Fisheries, in collaboration with various partners, is making significant strides towards promoting sustainable management of the country’s fisheries. However, the sector’s potential to bolster the national economy and ensure food security is hindered...Read More
