Excellence is not a destination but a journey – USL Chancellor

By Sulaiman Jalloh Chancellor of USL has thrilled graduates, staff and attendees of the University of Sierra Leone graduation ceremony. It could be recalled that the three constituent colleges of USL (FBC, IPAM and COMAHS) recently held graduations on between 23rd-25th April, 2024 at the Amphitheatre FBC campus. Delivering her address, P.C Dr. Margret…...
Authorities Decide Fate of over 55,000 students

By Sulaiman Jalloh Amidst public outcry for over fifty-five thousand students and about four hundred schools reportedly left out of the West African Secondary Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE) 2024, it has been classified as there is a match playing between the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Schools Education (MBSSE), the West African Examination Council…...
First Lady Hosts SLBC DG

By Michaella Faith Wright In a strategic move aimed at bolstering media relations and fostering collaboration, the newly appointed Director-General of the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), Madam Josephine Kamara, embarked on a significant gesture by paying a courtesy visit to the esteemed First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio. The rendezvous…...
Internet Woes in Sierra Leone
By Expo Times Staff Writer Sierra Leone, like many nations, grapples with the indispensable need for reliable internet connectivity in today’s digital age. However, the reality on the ground paints a stark picture of frustration and discontent among internet users, with both Africell and Orange subscribers experiencing similar challenges of poor internet service. Despite…...
Young People and Misplaced Priorities…

By Sheku Putka Kamara Marking one of the practical first semester examination submissions that I gave to some of my FBC students, I was sharply reminded about some of the misplaced priorities that some young people make in today’s society. It is very simple for a number of people to shout that government has…...
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The Urgent Need for a Malaria Secretariat in Sierra Leone
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings In Sierra Leone, amid the current battle against the devastating impact of drugs like Kush, it is imperative not to overlook the longstanding threat posed by malaria. While the nation grapples with a pronounced national health emergency on the war against drugs, it is crucial to acknowledge that malaria…...
Graduation and the mixed feelings among students
By Dadson A. Musa Graduation ceremonies are moments of fulfilments for many hardworking students. On the flip side, they are moments of regrets for those who have failed to make it to the finished line either through lack of finance or not being equal to the academic challenge. Years of hard work and huge…...
VP Jalloh Holds High-Level Talks with Senegal’s New Prime Minister

In a strategic move to bolster bilateral ties, Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, commenced his Monday with a pivotal working meeting alongside Senegal’s freshly appointed Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. The meeting, held at the vice president’s office, delved into multifaceted avenues of collaboration between the two nations. Vice President Jalloh underscored the […]
Authorities Destroy Drugs Worth USD200,000

By Sulaiman Jalloh As the ongoing fight against drugs intensifies, the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, destroyed huge quantity of dangerous drugs, such as Kush, Tramadol, Marshmallow, Cannabis Sativa, Cocaine⹁ Amphetamine, Enphetripomdim, among others. Delivering his keynote address before the destruction of the drugs, the Executive Director of the…...