By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter In her New Year address, Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr outlined significant achievements of the Freetown City Council (FCC) during 2025, highlighting progress in waste management and infrastructure projects, while also raising alarms regarding funding shortages and an alarming drug crisis. Mayor Aki-Sawyerr announced that a comprehensive annual report detailing the…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter The Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation has formed a partnership with Kamara Yokie Innovation to advance artificial intelligence (AI), digital skills, and technological innovation in Sierra Leone. In a recent meeting, ministry officials and representatives from the Kamara Yokie Innovation Center reviewed ongoing initiatives in robotics and STEM education,…
By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a key player in Sierra Leone’s conservation landscape, has inaugurated the nation’s inaugural canopy walkway, offering visitors a unique elevated view of the forest and its endangered chimpanzees. Suspended high among the treetops, the walkway aims to promote eco-tourism while enhancing conservation education. Bala Amarasekaran, the founder…
By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter As Sierra Leone approaches its general election, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay has outlined the timeline for a proposed new constitution and the accompanying referendum. In response to inquiries about the possibility of holding the referendum alongside the upcoming elections, Sesay indicated that the Constitutional Review Committee…
By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter Sierra Leone recorded a total of 306,057 live births in 2025, according to a provisional report released by the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) for the year ending December 31, 2025. The data reveals that females comprised 51% of the births, while males accounted for 49%. In detail, the report…
The sudden death is reported of Mrs Alfreda Aaron Johnson (Navo) who passed away on 31st December 2025Born on 15th February 1985Age: 40Years Old May the angels lead your gentle soul into paradise, and may perpetual light shine on you Alfreda. Funeral arrangements will be communicated in a later date.
The death is reported of Mamusu Mary Kamara who passed away on 23rd December 2025Age: 45yrs old. Funeral Arrangements are as follows Those we love never truly leave us, they live on in our hearts forever.May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
The death is reported of Mamayae Isata- KellahShe passed away on 31st December 2025She will be laid to rest tomorrow 2nd January 2026 2pm after Jum prayers .She will be missed by her daughter Mariama Tejan-Kellah and other relatives both home am abroad. Including neighbors of Regent Road Lumley community. Sympathizers may call on +23278648534…
In celebration of life well spent, we regret to announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Friend the late Madam Rovena CaulkerSunrise: 29th July 1932Sunset: 27th December 2025Age: 93 yearsResidential address off Peninsula Road Hamilton Funeral arrangements will be announced later.Sympathizers may visit the above resident for further information.May she rest in peace.
In loving memory of our beloved Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle and Friend the late Mr Foday Bobson Thoronka, who’s sad event took place on 19th December 2025Age: 52 yrsBorn on 26th May 1973He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, brothers and other relatives, friends and families from home and abroad. Funeral arrangements are…
