Women in Port Loko District have received a total of NLe 2 billion in soft loans under the J-IMPACT initiative, spearheaded by APC flagbearer aspirant Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed “Omodu” Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban. The final disbursement took place at the Waka Waka Resort in Kaffu Bullom Chiefdom, where 320 beneficiaries were presented with interest-free…
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the National Tourist Board (NTB), Tourism for Life, and Air Sierra Leone, has updated the media on the country’s participation at the Akwaaba Africa Travel Market 2025 held in Lagos, Nigeria. The Akwaaba Africa Travel Market is an annual international tourism and hospitality exhibition that…
Sierra Leone’s delegation of professional chefs drew significant attention at the Ghana West African Food Festival, showcasing the country’s cuisine to regional and international audiences. Led by Chef Kainesie, the team presented live cooking demonstrations and tastings, highlighting traditional Sierra Leonean dishes. Their performances attracted large crowds and received positive feedback from both festival-goers and…
Supreme Court Judge Honourable Justice Fatmatta Bintu Alhadi has been elected as the Gender Representative for West Africa to the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges’ Association (CMJA), securing Sierra Leone’s presence on the international judicial stage. Justice Alhadi’s election is seen as a major milestone for the country’s judiciary and aligns with Chief Justice Komba Kamanda’s…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Former Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President, Thomas Daddy Brima, has dismissed the recently published Transition Committee report, insisting that he was not consulted during the inquiry. Speaking in an exclusive interview with journalist Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr on the Epic Morning Show on Monday, Brima challenged the credibility of…
More than 200 patients are expected to receive free surgical treatment at the Police Hospital in Kingtom, following the arrival of a medical mission from the Spanish-based Surgeons in Action Foundation. The team, led by Dr. Immaculada Gimenes Jimenes, on Monday paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu at…
His Lordship the Honourable Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has joined colleague Chief Justices to attend the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges’ 20th Triennial Conference in The Gambia on the theme, “Combating Corruption and Promoting Accountability in the Judicial Sector.” The Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges’ Association (CMJA) Conference is a premier gathering of judicial officers from across…
By: Musa Kamara [Intern Reporter, Epic Radio] President Julius Maada Bio has officially commissioned the newly constructed SEWA Ground Market in Freetown, describing it as a landmark project that will transform the business environment for thousands of small traders and entrepreneurs across the city. In his keynote address at the ceremony, President Bio commended the…
The United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan D. Hunt, has resigned from his post, the U.S. Embassy in Freetown announced Tuesday. Ambassador Hunt submitted his resignation to the White House, citing personal reasons linked to family medical considerations. He will not be returning to Sierra Leone. The Embassy said Chargé d’Affaires Jared Yancey will…
By Sorie Sesay Mercury International has presented the grand prize of its 2025 Online Executive Festival Promotion to Solomon Davis, a long-time customer, at the company’s headquarters in Freetown. Speaking at the official presentation, Deputy Online Manager Mr. Jackson said the initiative is part of Mercury’s commitment to giving back to its online customers. “At…
