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…
By: John Lamin Alpha Gabriel Kpaka, Deputy Director General of the Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency, has issued a warning that Sierra Leone will face significantly heavier rainfall in August and September compared to July. Kpaka highlighted that the July-August-September (JAS) period will bring substantial rain, with August anticipated to be particularly wet. “July is just…
By: Fatima Muhammad Sierra Leone faces an escalating crisis as deforestation significantly exacerbates mudslides, heightening the impact of natural disasters on local communities. The relentless clearing of forests for agriculture, logging, and urban expansion is stripping the land of its natural vegetation, which plays a crucial role in stabilizing soil. This loss of vegetation impairs…
By: Reginald’s Brian O. Sawyerr Sierra Leone’s judoka Mariama Koroma was eliminated from the Paris Olympics women’s -57 kg event after losing in the round of 32 on Monday. The 17-year-old faced Taiwan veteran Lien Chen-ling, who secured victory with an Ippon in just 1:06. Despite showing great confidence, Koroma was unable to score before…
By: Fatima Muhammad Human trafficking remains a serious issue in Sierra Leone, often involving the exploitation of children and women for forced labor, domestic servitude, and sexual exploitation. Contributing factors include widespread poverty, lack of educational opportunities, and the aftermath of the civil war, which has left many vulnerable. Efforts to combat human trafficking in…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In June 2024, Sierra Leone’s annual inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages fell to 27.25%, down from 32.42% in May 2024, marking a 5.17 percentage point drop. This decline indicates that food prices are rising more slowly compared to the previous month, providing some relief to consumers, for whom food…
