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…
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…
On Monday, Ali Ibrahim Alhajie, Head of Mission for Saudi Arabia, celebrated the 94th National Day with a gathering of stakeholders and government officials at the Radisson Blu in Aberdeen. He reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to ongoing development assistance in Sierra Leone. In his speech, Alhajie expressed gratitude to President Julius Maada Bio and the…
Amid escalating tensions with the West over Ukraine, Russia conducted a significant nuclear forces exercise on Tuesday, simulating a response to a first strike. President Vladimir Putin stated the need for modern strategic forces due to rising geopolitical threats but emphasized that Russia will not engage in a new arms race. The drill featured ground-,…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker The Ministry of Finance has introduced a performance-based approach to determine allocations and disbursements for ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in 2025. In the Budget Call Circular addressed to MDAs, Financial Secretary Matthew Dingie emphasized that access to funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) will be contingent upon the progress…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone Aquatics has once again made history by becoming the first National Sports Federation to qualify athletes for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, set to take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris, France. Joshua JJ Wyse, OLY, a well-known figure, and newcomer Olamiday Elizabeth Sam will…
Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby announced a sharp reduction in maternal deaths at Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH), dropping from 17 to just 2 in September. The announcement was made during the opening of a new medical equipment and pharmacy block at PCMH on October 15, 2024. Dr. Demby attributed this success to the Ministry’s…
By Sorie Sesay The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has officially commissioned a newly renovated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and donated critical medical equipment to Connaught Hospital, located at No.1 Percival Street in Freetown. The upgrade is expected to significantly improve emergency and critical care services at one of Sierra Leone’s major referral…
Authored by: Marion Precious George At an age when most girls are dreaming of school and play, Rugiatu Neneh Turay was held down in a dimly lit hut, her body violated in the name of tradition. As blood soaked the earth beneath her, she made a silent vow: No girl would endure this pain if…
Haja Namasa Conteh, a young and exceptionally talented student, achieved a remarkable score of 344 in the 2024 National Primary School Examination (NPSE), earning her the title of top pupil as announced by the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education (MBSSE) from the International School Limited. The news was broadcast nationwide on the…
