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Sierra Leonean-American Developer Nigel Parkinson Sr. to receive Distinguished Alumnus Award at Florida State University Gala today
By Kwame Cumalé Fitzjohn, USA Today, Friday, November 18, 2022, all roads lead to one of America's elite research universities, Florida State University (FSU), where outstanding Sierra Leonean Developer Nigel Parkinson, Sr. (pictured) will receive...


Sierra Leone First Lady in Dubai
Sierra Leone's First Lady, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates ahead of the 9th Edition of the Merck Foundation “Africa Asia Luminary” Conference scheduled for Tuesday, 15th – Wednesday, 16th November...


9 events to check out in Sierra Leone this December
December in Sierra Leone is always the highlight of the year, overloaded with fun events and activities. This December is no exception and the list of December 2022 events in Sierra Leone only keeps increasing. Find out all that you are looking for ...


Whittier Street Health Center gets funding from City of Boston
Whittier Street Health Center, a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-be...


Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio addresses young job seekers
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has addressed over 500 final year students, graduates and young entrepreneurs from across the country, who have commenced a 3-day career fair, challenging them to be innovative and focused. “I am infor...


Canada: Prime Minister announces additional military assistance for Ukraine and additional sanctions against Russia
Prime Minister announces additional military assistance for Ukraine and additional sanctions against Russia November 14, 2022 Bali, Indonesia As Russia continues its brutal, unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, Canada will continue to stand shoulder...


The "Bird man" or "Woniléghagui"
The "Bird man" or "Woniléghagui" is a ritualistic dancer of the Toma ethnic group, from the Forest region of Guinea. Dressed in feathers, it imitates the bird in its gestures, while retaining his secrets and dance steps. Unlike the other dancers o...


When Bailor Barrie is also Davidson Nicol: The Kortor factor
When Bailor Barrie is also Davidson Nicol: The Kortor factor By Fayia Sellu, Special Contributor, USA When Siaka Stevens was destroying the fabric of Sierra Leonean society with the divide and conquer politics he learnt so well from the British, h...


James Manna Kajue—An Obituary
By Prof. Patrick S. Bernard, USA The death of James Manna Kajue, popularly and famously known by his nickname “JB Roy”, was announced on Saturday, November 5. JB Roy (pictured) grew up in Wilberforce, Freetown, and Kenema. He attended secondary...


British-American writer Taiye Selasi
Taiye Selasi (born 2 November 1979) is a British-American writer and photographer. Of Nigerian and Ghanaian origin, she describes herself as a "local" of Accra, Berlin, New York and Rome. Early life and education Taiye Selasi was born in London, an...



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