Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been ousted following a court ruling that he violated constitutional ethics by appointing a lawyer with a criminal record to his Cabinet. The decision has intensified political instability in Thailand. This ruling comes just a week after the Constitutional Court dissolved the popular Move Forward Party and banned its…
A three-hour torrential downpour yesterday led to extensive flooding in several parts of Makeni Town. Areas severely impacted include Lower John Street, Molala Road, Magburaka Road, Agriculture Road, Kojo Street, Teko Road, Milton Street, Rogbaneh Road, and Savage Square, with significant property damage reported. Residents are facing severe disruptions, with many homes and businesses submerged….
President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has launched the Sierra Leone Peace-building Art Exhibition at the United Nations, a significant display of the nation’s journey toward peace and reconciliation. “I am deeply honored to open this remarkable Art Exhibition on Peace-building in Sierra Leone,” President Bio stated, emphasizing the exhibition’s role in demonstrating the resilience and strength…
By: John Lamin Alpha At the dawn of 2024, the Radical Inclusion School Debate was launched across all 16 districts of Sierra Leone. This initiative by Chief Minister Sengeh began in Kenema, featuring participants from various schools in the district. To motivate the students, the Chief Minister promised that the winner from Kenema, where the…
By: Reginald Brian O. Sawyerr The Mogbwemo Queens, the women’s football team from the small mining town of Mogbwemo, have become Sierra Leone’s beacon of hope in the world of sports. Rising from the dusty streets, their journey to the CAF Women’s Champions League was a miracle, fueled by grit, determination, and the dream of…
By:Alfie Barrie The Minister of Youths, in collaboration with the United Nations Country Office in Sierra Leone and several other youth groups in the country, joined the rest of the world on Monday, August 12th, 2024, to celebrate International Youth Day. The event, held at the Sierra Palms Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown, focused on the…
By :John Lamin Alpha (BigDadi English) Nega Don, the CEO of LXG Music Group in Sierra Leone, has significantly contributed to delivering quality music for their fans. On Wednesday, August 7, Nega Don visited fellow artist Camouflage, the CEO of Borderline Music, at his residence. In a post on his official Facebook page, Camouflage stated…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Alpha Turay, a rising football star, has signed a two-year contract with Serbian club Radnički 1923, marking a significant step in his career. Turay’s journey began in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where his talent was discovered while playing for PS Zizo. His skills and determination led to a spot in a…
By: Reginald Brian O. Sawyerr British-born Sierra Leonean Curtis Eugene Davies has officially announced his retirement from professional football. “It’s not a decision I’ve made lightly,” Davies shared. “Football has been my life for over two decades. From my early days at Luton Town to my time at West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Hull…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker On Tuesday, during the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press briefing, Ing. Alfred Jalil Momodu, the Director General of the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), informed the public about the adverse effects of heavy rains and the inappropriate disposal of garbage on the country’s roads. The SLRA is responsible…
