Career

June Holst-Roness was the first female mayor of Freetown. During her term the city was twinned with Hull, England. Doctor June Holst-Roness was born to Adjuah Spaine.

June had a very successful career as a leading gynaecologist and obstetrician, was one of the first black women to be invited to visit China and also has a school named after her, the Doctor June Holst Roness Municipal School, for her contribution as Mayor as well as a doctor.