By Elizabeth A. Kaine On October 12th, the International Day of the Girl Child serves as a crucial reminder of the pressing issues faced by young girls in Sierra Leone, particularly those who find themselves begging on the streets and living in makeshift shelters. This heartbreaking reality highlights the profound impact of poverty, stripping these…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sibella Laing, daughter of Sir Maurice Dorman, Sierra Leone’s first indigenous Governor-General, toured the Sierra Leone Parliament on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Accompanied by Deputy Clerk of the House, Gilbert Bosco N’habay, Laing was given an insightful overview of the parliamentary precincts, where the nation’s laws are…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Kingtom, Sierra Leone – Karpowership, a leading global power generation company, has officially unveiled a fully renovated building at the Variety Children and Family Services Orphanage, reinforcing its dedication to supporting vulnerable communities in Sierra Leone. The handover ceremony, attended by Turkish Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Yusuf Mahak, and various local…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Moyamba, Sierra Leone – President Julius Maada Bio joined young agripreneur Sherilyn Cowan at her 60-hectare maize farm in Taiama Town for a symbolic harvest on Friday, October 10, 2025. The farm, operated by Sherilyn’s Enterprise for National Change (SENC) and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS),…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a significant advancement for urban development, the Ministry of Finance and the World Bank have formalized a $9.18 million agreement to implement the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), aimed at modernizing market infrastructure in Kenema and Makeni. The project seeks to enhance urban facilities and…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Idrissa Kamara (Flex),who was born on 10th November 1990 and passed away on 6th October 2025, at the age of 35 years. He will be deeply missed by his parents, siblings, cousins, aunties, uncles, friends,and members of the KTR Families and Brook Street Youth…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Mr. Josephus A. A. Cummings, who departed this life on 4th October 2025, at the age of 71 years. Your love and presence will be greatly missed by all at home.Your laughter, wisdom, and kindness will forever echo in our hearts. 🕯️…
With deep sorrow and profound sadness, the families, the people of Tonko Limba Chiefdom, and the entire Kambia District are mourning the sudden and tragic passing of Hon. Ernest Dura Koroma, the Member of Parliament representing Constituency 002 under the All People’s Congress (APC). Hon. Koroma reportedly passed away on Monday, 6th October 2025, in…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of Mr. Emmanuel Kobba, former staff of Radio Mercury FM 92.1.This sad event took place on Thursday, 9th October 2025. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Sympathisers may call at No. 22 Race Course Road, close to Colombia Davies Funeral Parlour, Cline Town —…
It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Alhaji Conteh Bangura, who resided in the United States of America. He has already been laid to rest. May Almighty Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and comfort his family and loved ones during this difficult time.May his…
