The Minister of Sports, Madam Augusta James-Teima, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the timely completion of the ongoing renovation of the Siaka Stevens Stadium, Sierra Leone’s premier sports facility. Speaking during a special visit to the stadium on Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Minister was accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Works, the National Sports Authority, the National Olympic Committee, and the Sierra Leone Football Association. During the...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura In Sierra Leone’s provinces, far from the bustling cities and urban music trends, the echoes of traditional rhythms persist, safeguarding the soul of the nation’s cultural heritage. From the resonant drums of Pujehun to the evocative flute melodies of Kabala, cultural musicians continue to preserve their art despite being underappreciated, underpaid, and largely overlooked by mainstream media. These artists, often showcased only during cultural festivals or...Read More
By George M.O. Williams His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and proud alumnus of Bo Government Secondary School (Bo School), was the distinguished guest at the annual Speech Day and Prize-Giving Ceremony held on Friday, April 18, 2025. Organized by the Old Bo Boys Association (OBBA), the event brought together a cross-section of Sierra Leonean society, including students, educators, traditional leaders, alumni, diplomats,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Her Worship the Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, is set to be honored with the 2021 Lawrence C. Nussdorf Urban Leadership Prize at a special ceremony hosted by the Penn Institute for Urban Research at the University of Pennsylvania, according to the Freetown City Council Communications. The award presentation, delayed due to COVID-related restrictions, will take place during the Institute’s 20th Annual Urban Leadership Forum...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura A cross-section of the school choir In Bombali District, Sierra Leone, the Bombali School for the Blind is nurturing a group of determined and talented students who have found purpose and pride through music. Despite the challenges of visual impairment, these students have embraced music as a tool for empowerment, resilience, and self-expression. However, a significant barrier stands in their way—the lack of essential musical instruments...Read More
