National Dance Troupe: Masters of Tradition, Survivors of “Pan Body” Living, Beg for a Miracle By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown – The Sierra Leone National Dance Troupe, the once-glorified custodians of our cultural heritage, are now performing their greatest feat yet: surviving in zinc shacks while waiting for government support that never quite dances its...Read More
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr presents Freetown Cable Car Feasibility Study to Vice President By George M.O. Williams The Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, presented the Freetown Cable Car Feasibility Study report to Vice President H.E. Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh in Freetown. Conducted over 24 months, the detailed multidimensional Feasibility Study was...Read More
Police Officer Testifies in Kush Possession Case By Fatima Kpaka Freetown – In an ongoing case of alleged drug possession, Detective Sergeant Mohamed U. Kamara of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) testified yesterday against Martin Kamara, who is accused of possessing 60 wraps of kush and 8 wraps of cannabis. Testifying before Acting Chief Justice...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh One Nyakeh Vandi who identified himself as a businessman has yesterday 8th October, 2024 made another appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba road court No.1 on an alleged possession of prohibited drugs. Shortly after the matter was mentioned with both defense and prosecution present, state counsel Y.A Kamara informed the court...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a continued court case, businessman Nyakeh Vandi reappeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on October 8, 2024, facing charges related to possession and transportation of prohibited drugs. State counsel Y.A. Kamara informed the court that the first prosecution witness was absent due...Read More
Group photo at the signing ceremony The facility will increase lending to businesses in Sierra Leone where access to finance is limited, support local currency lending and provide longer-term loans which are generally unavailable. It demonstrates BII’s ability to act as a first mover in frontier markets, navigating risk and working with partners to create...Read More
The Ambassador-designate to the Kingdom of Morocco, Alhaji Momodu Koroma, officially took leave of President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at State House on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, before commencing his new diplomatic assignment. Ambassador Koroma took leave along with the High Commissioner to Nigeria and the Ambassador to Senegal. President Bio congratulated the diplomats, expressing...Read More
EU Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of Sierra Leone On 8 October 2024, the new EU Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Jacek Jankowski, officially presented his Letters of Credence toHis Excellency President Julius Maada Bioat a colorful ceremony held at State House in Freetown. The credentials presentation was attended by high-level government officials and cabinet ministers,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Salieu Turay, Headmaster of the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Freetown, has issued an urgent appeal to the government and humanitarian organizations for support in acquiring much-needed musical instruments to revive the school’s struggling music department. Speaking on October 3, 2024, Turay emphasized the importance of this support for...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Rachel Cheke, a prominent figure in Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry, has been nominated for the coveted ‘Best Entertainment CEO’ award at the 2024 Sierra Leone Entertainment Awards (SLEA). Known for her relentless dedication and leadership, Cheke’s influence has significantly shaped the local entertainment scene, making her one of Freetown’s most respected...Read More
