The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with its agencies and the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), has continued its nationwide Nature-Based Digital Ecotourism Training in Pujehun District. The training, which followed the commemoration of World Tourism Day in the district, was held at the District Council Hall and brought together community…
By: Sorie Sesay The All People’s Congress (APC) has officially opened its first party office in Constituency 072, Masiaka, Koya Chiefdom, Port Loko District. The ceremony was presided over by APC flagbearer aspirant Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban. The event drew a large turnout of APC supporters and senior party officials,…
The Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to boost Africa’s infrastructure investment drive. The signing took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and was hosted by…
By: Musa Kamara [Intern Reporter, Epic Radio] In a decisive move to restore order, the Regional Operations Team acting on directives from Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Brima Kanneh carried out an intensified enforcement operation across Freetown-East on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The exercise was led by Superintendent John S. Koroma. The operation targeted some of…
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…
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…
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…
By: Musa Kamara [Intern Reporter, Epic Radio] The Global Coordinator for the Jagaban Movement, Mr. Rami Saad, has announced that the All People’s Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Mr. Mohamed Ormodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, has committed Le1.5 billion towards the construction of a Multi-purpose Hall in Port Loko City. According to him, the project…
By: James Kamara-Manneh The year 2025 marks 80 years since the founding of the United Nations. Yet, despite decades of promises, Africa still struggles with underrepresentation in the very institutions that make global decisions shaping its destiny. From the Security Council to the international financial architecture, Africa’s voice has too often been side-lined. It…
