By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has initiated a coordinated push to transform Sierra Leone’s tourism, hospitality, and creative industries into key drivers of economic diversification, job creation, and innovation. The move followed a high-level stakeholder meeting at Dove’s Nest, Aberdeen, where government officials and industry executives agreed on…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Connaught Hospital has achieved a major medical milestone after successfully carrying out its first brain tumour surgery, marking a new chapter for specialized care in Sierra Leone. The operation was performed under the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex Neurosurgery Programme at the country’s premier referral hospital. It was…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT. It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt sadness that the Ministry, Ministers, and Members of Christ Healing Center International, Sub-Regional Headquarters – Eastern Region, regret to announce the passing of our beloved Minister Prophetess Sarah Jombla. Sunrise : _2nd April 1961Sunset : 15th July 2026Age : 65 Years We thank God for her…
In Loving MemoryIt is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing ofOur elder brother, Bashiru Deen Lawalwho passed away on Tuesday, 2nd June 2026. In the US Janazah Prayer: Wednesday, 29th July 2026Venue: Foulah Town MosqueBurial: Aku Muhammad Cemetery, Kennedy StreetTime: 4:30PM Sympathy Visits: 49 Mountain Cut-Off, Foulah Town, Freetown. Rest well Bashiru….
The Koker family of Goderich wishes to inform friends and families that the 40th day Ceremony Celebration of late Madam Elizabeth Mam Sese Koker.Who departed this life on 10th June, 2026.Will be held on Sunday 26th July, 2026At The Milton Margai Memorial Church Goderich.Time: 10am.May her gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace.
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Railways Development and Regulatory Authority has moved to strengthen oversight of the country’s railway industry with a draft regulatory framework aimed at improving governance, safety, and investor confidence. SLRDRA convened a high-level stakeholder consultation this week to review the draft before it is presented to Cabinet and…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Lawmakers from both the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party and the opposition All People’s Congress have voiced joint opposition to a provision in the Constitutional Amendment Bill that would allow independent candidates to contest the presidency. During debate on the Bill this week, several MPs argued against opening the presidential…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has pledged to accelerate implementation of agricultural projects following a three-day mid-year review focused on the government’s Feed Salone initiative. The review, held at De Wizard Hotel in Bo City, assessed the 2026 Annual Work Plans and Budgets of key programmes. Officials evaluated…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has urged Parliamentarians to reject proposed electoral reforms and maintain Sierra Leone’s current voting system as lawmakers prepare to vote on the Constitutional Amendments Bill today. In a statement issued ahead of the debate, the Mayor described today’s vote as a “defining moment for Sierra Leone’s…
Hippocratic AI raises $141M to staff hospitals with clinical AI agents Story Partners with Stability AI to Empower Open-Source Innovation for Creators and Developers Meanwhile, Kristina Dulaney, RN, PMH-C, the founder of Cherished Mom, an organization dedicated to solving maternal mental health challenges, helped to create an AI agent that’s focused on helping new mothers…
