In the heart of Sierra Leone, where hope should bloom,A shadow falls, cloaked in sorrow, a heavy gloom.Oscar’s laughter, once bright, now echoes in vain,A fragile spirit, lost beneath the weight of pain. The streets pulse with life, yet he walks alone,With dreams that flicker like stars cast in stone.In a world where silence stifles…
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the quaint village of Kambia, Amina found herself wandering through the vibrant market square, her heart heavy with the weight of unfulfilled dreams. It was there that she met Idris, a passionate painter whose infectious laughter and dazzling smile seemed to pull…
In recent years, Sierra Leone has been grappling with a heartbreaking issue: the rising rates of suicide among our youth. This alarming trend is a symptom of deeper societal problems that call for immediate attention and action. Instead of burying our heads in the sand or ignoring the signs, we must actively seek solutions to…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S In a recent court hearing, two defendants, 18-year-old Milford King and 19-year-old Nyakeh Lahai Kallon, faced charges related to the theft of various items valued at a total of Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Leones (Le 39,870). Among the stolen goods were an engagement gold and diamond ring worth Two…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S The University of Makeni (UniMak) has secured victory at the prestigious ECOWAS University Debate Championship, a significant event organized by the ECOWAS Volunteers Program. The competition took place at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development Conference Hall in Freetown, attracting elite academic institutions from across Sierra Leone. Representing UniMak,…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Defence Medical Services (DMS) of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) officially received a donation of ten orthopaedic beds from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China on Wednesday, March 25, 2025. The donation ceremony took place at the 34 Military Hospital in Wilberforce Barracks, signifying a…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. Magistrate Sahr Kekura of the Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1 has issued a stern warning to officers of the Freetown City Council (FCC) regarding the necessity of coordinating with the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) before conducting any demolition activities. The warning was delivered during a court session concerning three FCC…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. Koidu Government Hospital has officially launched a ground-breaking Paediatric Emergency Nurse Training Program designed to address critical educational gaps in emergency care for children. This initiative aims to equip nurses with life-saving skills and significantly enhance paediatric healthcare. The program combines classroom instruction with practical simulations, ensuring that nurses gain…
To the gentle souls who stand by our side,In the sacred journey of life, where hope and love collide.With wisdom and strength, you welcome the dawn,Guiding new life, as our hearts are reborn. In the rhythm of labor, your touch is a balm,A soothing presence, a harbor of calm.With every contraction, and each breath that’s…
By: Elish In a quaint little village nestled between lush mountains and shimmering rivers, lived two souls, Amani and Kian, who found their hearts intertwined in the gentle embrace of nature. Both passionate about the earth’s beauty, they would roam the forest trails, collecting wildflowers and cherishing the songs of birds as they crafted their…
