The recent incidents of building collapse especially in Freetown has expectedly, generated a lot of concerns and commentaries in both the print and electronic media respectively. The blunt truth is that the journey to the collapse of buildings began long ago. The only difference is that the quality of local builders of the 70’s and...Read More
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 24 September 2024: A global safety charity is highlighting the urgent challenge of uncontrolled waste disposal, after its latest report found 41% of households in Sierra Leone burn their waste. A World of Waste: risks and opportunities in household waste management is based on data on waste disposal from the latest edition...Read More
New York, 22 September 2024 – At the United Nations Summit of the Future, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris co-chaired a pivotal interactive dialogue focused on enhancing multilateralism for global peace and security. The session, titled “Enhancing Multilateralism for International Peace and Security,” underscored the urgent need for...Read More
New York, USA, September 22, 2024 – His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, delivered a powerful address at the United Nations Summit of the Future, representing the g7+ group of fragile and conflict-affected nations. He called on world leaders to renew their commitment to global peace, stability, and sustainable development, urging...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Dubai, UAE – On September 17, 2024, Sierra Leonean rapper and peace ambassador Alhaji Amadu Bah, widely known as LAJ, led a crucial meeting with Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the UAE, Rashid Sesay, to address concerns within the Sierra Leonean community and promote unity among its members living in the United...Read More
Real Valladolid’s current shortage of defenders has led to an unexpected call-up for Abdulai Juma Bah, a young talent from Sierra Leone whose story is nothing short of extraordinary. From working in a bakery in Congo Market, Freetown, to making his La Liga debut, Juma’s rise showcases football’s ability to change lives. Born in Freetown,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – A representative of the Management of Miss Freetown 2023, Sarafina K. Kargbo, has publicly disassociated the team from an unexpected and controversial nomination for “Best Pageant Queen” by the Sierra Leone Entertainment Awards (SLEA). In a statement released recently, Miss Kargbo’s management clarified that the nomination was...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – In an extraordinary accomplishment that has captured international attention, Mary Yei Yongai, a talented local makeup artist, has broken the Guinness World Record for the most cosmetic makeovers in 24 hours. Yongai’s incredible feat, where she applied makeup to 111 individuals, surpassed the previous record of 98 set by Martha Tilaar...Read More
By Kai Mansa-Musa In the heart of Freetown, Sierra Leone, a profound transformation is taking place. Traditional gender roles are being redefined as women step boldly into positions once held exclusively by men. Among them are two remarkable widows, Mary Conteh and Isatu Kargbo, whose inspiring journeys highlight the power of resilience and determination in...Read More
RCBank MD Crowned African Leadership Council Chair By George M.O. Wiliams The Board of the African Leadership Organisation (UK) has appointed the Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank, Dr Walton Gilpin as Chair of the African Leadership Council for the Sierra Leone Chapter. The event at the Bank of Sierra Leone Complex on Sunday,...Read More
