The Kush Menace Continues to claim 100s of lives in Freetown By Musa Kamara Yvonne Aki Sawyer, Her Worship the Mayor of Freetown “I am compelled to draw your immediate attention to the alarming increase of corpses on the Streets of Freetown which are, anecdotally, linked to the consumption of

Are Sierra Leoneans Truly Benefiting from Mining & Natural Resources? By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Sierra Leone, a nation blessed with rich deposits of diamonds, gold, bauxite, rutile, and iron ore, has long held the promise of economic prosperity through its natural resources. Yet, for decades, the pressing question has

Batilo Officially assumes SLPP Chairmanship By our Correspondent New SLPP Chairman Batilo saluting excited supporters just after taking over from Dr Prince Harding at the national Party Headquarters A new political season has quietly dawned within the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). On Saturday, 18th October, 2025, Sir Jimmy Batilo

Tourism as a Tool for Economic Growth By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Sierra Leone, a West African nation blessed with pristine beaches, lush mountains, vibrant cultural traditions, and a rich historical heritage, has all the makings of a world-class tourism destination. From the white sands of River No. 2 to

By Suliaman Jalloh and Brima Siafa   President Juluis Maada Bio delivering his landmark State of the Nation Address The House of Parliament on October 16, 2025 concluded debate on what has been described as by far the most landmark State of the Nation address President Julius Maada Bio has

The Inspirational Journey of Sheku Putka Kamara, So Far… By Sheku Putka Kamara Sheku Putka Kamara Truth be told; I cannot recall much about my Primary One days at the DEC Primary School Kasongha, Lungi. My mother, Mrs. Kadiatu Kamara says I was too small to recall. It is reported

Marriage Issues as I See Them… By Michaella Faith Wright Author In a world where cultural expectations, family traditions, and social media timelines set the pace, the pressure to marry can feel relentless. From perfectly staged engagement photos flooding your feed to relatives hinting at “your turn,” the push to

By Ramatulai Leigh The decision to enter the drug trade is rarely a conscious, calculated choice made by a person with other viable options. Instead, it is the result of a confluence of powerful forces that push young people toward a life of crime and pull them into the illicit