It with deep sorrow and total submission to God, we announce the passing of a beloving mother, grandmother, a colleague and friend Ms Fatmata Mambu.Formally of 11 Horton Street Regent Road.She sadly passed away on Thursday 4th July, 2026.Age: 54 years. She was a retired staff of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and also…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT. With deep sorrow and total submission to the will of Almighty God, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, friend, Uncle; BAI SHEKA WURIEFormer Staff, Ministry of Basic and Senior Education – MBSSEBombali & Kono Districts.Who sadly passed away on 30th July, 2026. Bai Sheka Wurie served the people of Sierra Leone…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT. The Nyande family deeply regrets to announce the funeral service of their beloved brother, Mr. Julius Nyande, who passed away at the age of 51. The funeral service will be held on Friday, 31st July 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the United Pentecostal Church, Sir Samuel Lewis Road, Cockle Bay, Lower Aberdeen Road,…
With gratitude for life well spent, the Bangura family announces the death of their father, grandfather, uncle and friend Mr Joseph Salif Bangura.Who died on the 12th July 2026.Age: 82 years old. He is survived by his children: Aruna Bangura, Daniel J Bangura, Josephus Bangura, Micheal S. Bangura, Marion, Emilia and Mohammed Bangura.Several grandchildren, brothers…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, MBSSE, in partnership with UNICEF Sierra Leone and with funding from the Global Partnership for Education, GPE, has launched a nationwide campaign to end violence and strengthen safety in schools across Sierra Leone. As part of the initiative, School Quality Assurance Officers…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Senior Lecturer at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, and leading flagbearer aspirant of the All Peopleās Congress, Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, has urged FBC lecturers to take the lead in adopting artificial intelligence and digital technologies to transform teaching, research, and academic administration. Speaking on Tuesday at the…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Roads Authority, SLRA, says it is considering closing the Old Railway Line Bridge in Brookfields to all vehicular traffic after a fresh assessment found the ageing structure poses significant safety risks. The warning followed an inspection led by SLRA Director General, Ing. Alfred Jalil Momodu, during the…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Studentsā Loan Scheme, SLOAN-SL, has validated its Strategic Plan for 2025ā2030, setting a target to provide loans to 10,000 students and transform higher education financing in the country. The validation took place during a stakeholder workshop focused on improving access to tertiary education and aligning the Scheme…
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 countryās premier referral hospital. It was…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Regional Criminal Investigation Department South has arrested four people in connection with the alleged murder of Gilo Simenda, who was stabbed to death following an āafter BECEā entertainment gathering in Gerehun Town, Baoma Chiefdom, Bo District. Police said the suspects were picked up on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, during…
