The Deen family at home and abroad is saddened to announce the passing of our beloved KADIE DEEN, commonly known as Aunty KADIE.Who passed away on April 21st 2026Age: 85 years old. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and a beloved community member.She lives a life of faith, kindness and service. Her legacy…
The death is reported of Ms. Yealie Sesay, who sadly passed away this morning 28th April, 2026 at the Connaught Hospital Freetown and off Regent Freetown Road.Age 27 years old. She’s survived by her parents, siblings, several cousins, aunties and uncles all at home and abroad. Funeral and burial will take place today at 4:00pm…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT The death is reported of Rev John G S Allieu (Assistant Pastor) of First Assembly of God church Sierra Leone.The sad event took place on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Sympathisers may call at the residence, # 13 Frazer street, off Murray Town.(AGSL Compound)Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Rest eternally our father, pastor,…
The death is reported of Rtd. Major Rev. Samson Micheal Johnson, of Hosanna Hosanna fame.Who sadly passed away today 28th April, 2026.Age: 60 yrs old. Well done, good and faithful servant….Enter into the joy of your Lord. Matthew 25:23. He was one of Sierra Leone’s finest gospel singer and general overseer of The First Pentecostal…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT. With deep sorrow and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, LATE MADINATU IBRAHIM Sunrise: 13th October 1940Sunset: 27th April 2026Age: 86 Years She lived a life of dignity, kindness, faith, and service to humanity. Her love, wisdom, and gentle…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter Information and Civic Education Minister Chernor Bah is leading Sierra Leone’s delegation to the Women Deliver Conference 2026, joining global leaders to push for stronger protections and opportunities for women and girls. Bah is serving as Speaker and Co-Chair of the Global Programme to End Child Marriage, where he outlined…
By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter Parliament on Tuesday unanimously enacted the National Security and Central Intelligence Act 2025, replacing the 2023 statute after what lawmakers described as a “line-by-line” review to tighten Sierra Leone’s security framework. The bill, tabled by Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, was passed with amendments following extensive debate and scrutiny…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter President Julius Maada Bio says food security, education, health and energy remain the pillars of his government’s transformation agenda, declaring that “a nation that cannot feed itself cannot truly call itself free.” The goal, Bio said, is simple: “Sierra Leonean farmers will be able to use our fertile land to…
Sixty-five years since the Union Jack came down,And the green, white, and blue rose over Freetown.We danced in the streets, called ourselves free,Children of Sengbe, sons of the sea. Sixty-five years yet the table is bare,Mothers still counting rice grain by grain.The diamonds run deep, but the pockets run thin,And the boy in Lumley asks…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter Marking Sierra Leone’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Monday, Acting National Chairman of the All People’s Congress Alhaji Osman Foday Yansaneh said “national unity must be actively built, not selectively applied,” warning that rising political intolerance and eroding trust in public institutions are straining the promise of independence. In a statement…
