Archives

Sierra Leone Patriotic Vanguard


Sierra Leone First Lady gets African Union appointment
By Madam Fatima Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone It is official. I am now a humble staff member of the African Union under the department of AMCOW as the newly elected Champion for Sanitation and Hygiene for the continent of Africa. Allah, I am grat...


Ponder My Thoughts: Andrew Keili on President Bio's speech in Parliament
Commentary By Andrew Keili, Freetown, Sierra Leone President Bio's opening salvo in this year's speech at the State opening of Parliament set the scene very well. He reaffirmed his government's commitment to Human Capital Development, which he sai...


Oliver Gaolaolwe is the winner of the Inaugural Season of Africa Music Challenge
"Oliver the Poet" (photo) an upcoming artist from Botswana was prounounced the Winner of the Inaugural Season of the Africa Music Challenge Pan-Africa Music Talent show on Tuesday May 25th 2021 which was also Africa Day. At the event, Head of Globa...


Celebrating the past, defining the future: looking back to look ahead
Celebrating the past, defining the future: looking back to look ahead In honor of Africa Day, Canon reflects back on its key milestones and achievements setting a tone of meaningful contribution, collaboration and progress for the future Each year...


Eulogy for Dr. Justice Prof. Bankole Resolu Thompson
By Dr. Christopher Williams, USA We are both saddened and disheartened by the passing of a father, grandfather, brother, colleague, judge, teacher, scholar, and friend, Dr. Justice Professor Bankole Rosolu Thompson (pictured). But we are encouraged...


Canada: Statement by the Prime Minister on Africa Day
Statement by the Prime Minister on Africa Day May 25, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today ( Tuesday May 25, 2021) issued the following statement on Africa Day: “Today, we join the African Union in celebrating Africa D...


Bo City: Foh continues to defy court ordered eviction
By Our Bo Correspondent Magistrate Court No. 1 in Bo city, was on Friday May 21, 2021 the scene of a very bizarre, untimely - filed and frivolous legal appeal, as arguments were proffered by defendant Mr. Ali Foh's lawyer for a stay of his eviction...


President Bio launches NMA geodata
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio on Monday launched the geodata and exhibition by the National Minerals Agency, NMA, showcasing the country's mineral wealth and potentials, promoting investment and looking forward to a sustainable future...


Tribute to the late Professor Cecil Magbailey Fyle
By Dr. Abdul Karim Koroma, former Minister of Education, Freetown, Sierra Leone The passing of Cecil Fyle (photo) on Sunday May 23 is truly sad. A great historian with a quick mind and a witty sense of humour. Thinking about him brings back lots of...


African Music Challenge winner to be announced today
Launched on February 15th 2021 Africa Music Challenge will now draw the curtains to the 2021 Season as we crown the Winner Tuesday May 25th - AFRICA DAY - @ 4:00 PM GMT. Come Join us and celebrate AFRICA DAY WITH us on Zoom and find out who the win...



home