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…
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), with support from UNICEF, has commenced a five-day intensive training for 80 investigators from the Family Support Unit (FSU) on handling Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases. The training, aimed at strengthening investigative capacity and case management, is being held simultaneously at the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy…
Journalist Melvin T. Mansaray has strongly criticized the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone for its previous decision to publicly name and shame teachers accused of corruption, describing the practice as illegal and outside the scope of the Commission’s legal authority. Speaking on The Epic Morning Show on Monday, June 14, Mansaray alleged that the…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker On June 23, 2025, Sierra Leone was shaken by harrowing allegations implicating 57-year-old Lebanese businessman Ahmad Basha, CEO of Basha Restaurant, in a case involving the confinement, drugging, and sexual exploitation of three 15-year-old girls at his Freetown residence. As Basha remains in custody at Aberdeen Police Station, the incident has…
By: James Kamara-Manneh A transformative Cataract Surgery Outreach Program led by Choithram Memorial Hospital in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and several international partners has successfully restored the gift of sight to over 1,000 individuals across Sierra Leone. The program, which commenced in March 2025, is set to officially conclude in early July, having…
The Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has declared a total dividend payout of NLe66.7 million to its shareholders, following a strong financial performance in the past fiscal year. The announcement was made during the bank’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), where it was revealed that the Government of Sierra Leone, as the majority shareholder, will receive…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In 2011, the streets of Freetown pulsed with song and celebration. For the first time in decades, Sierra Leonean artists had hope that their creative labor would be protected. That year, the Parliament passed the Copyright Act of 2011—landmark legislation aimed at dismantling the stranglehold of piracy on the country’s music,…
By: Sorie Sesay The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone and with funding from the Government of Japan, officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence for Automotive Training at Freetown Polytechnic’s Kissy Campus. The initiative aims to enhance youth employment and address the demand for skilled labor…
By: Osman Marah Presidential Spokesman Alpha Kanu has publicly defended President Julius Maada Bio’s development efforts, highlighting key achievements in education, agriculture, and local production during an appearance on the Epic Morning Show on Tuesday. Kanu praised President Bio’s commitment to national transformation, stating that education remains central to the government’s agenda. “Education is central…
