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CHRIS BROWN Defends His Graffiti Art: It’s Protected By The First Amendment!
CHRIS BROWN is defending his graffiti art, telling Hollywood news that it’s actually protected by the First Amendment. Chris Brown has been pressured to take his love for graffiti off the streets, but he continues to stand up for it. The past few weeks, neighbors have complained about the three teethy “devils” that he painted [...]
Let The ‘Public Order Act’ Stay Until…
Published On Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Under: Lead Story.
By Mohamed Sankoh (One Drop) : Since that day, about a fortnight ago, when the Special Executive Assistant (SEA) to President Ernest Bai Koroma, Dr Sylvia Olayinka Blyden, made overt threats, both on her Face Book page and in her newspaper—the Awareness Times—that the Public Order Act of 1965 would soon be invoked against any [...]
UNITED FAMILY ORGANIZATION stages annual fundraising picnic July 5
Published On Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Under: Lead Story.
A picnic is a pleasure excursion at which a meal is eaten outdoors (al fresco or en plein air), ideally taking place in a beautiful landscape such as a park, beside a lake or with an interesting view and possibly at a public event such as before an open air theatre performance, and usually in summer. Descriptions of picnics show that the idea [...]
Essential Hallmarks of a Good Leader
Published On Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
Titus Boye-Thompson, Strategic Media and Development Communications Unit : Quite a lot has been written about strong leadership and the experiences of those who have made it to the very top of their chosen profession have had several essential qualities that they share. These qualities of leadership are boundless in time, they have served the [...]
Why we should sustain the gains
Published On Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
By PA BAIMBA SESAY : We all, as admirers of President Koroma have a duty to work in his interest and ensure, the legacies he is working on, are sustained and protected when he shall have left office. Taking a look at how he worked tremendously to ensure his reelection, it is but acceptable to state [...]
DRAKE On CHRIS BROWN Feud: I Want To “Talk It Out” With Him, But It’s “Not Going To Happen”
In recent Hollywood celebrity gossip, DRAKE has opened up about his feud with CHRIS BROWN, saying he wants to “talk it out” with him… but knows it’s “not going to happen.” Drake and Chris Brown have been regularly sniping at each other over the past year, ever since the widely publicized bar brawl between them [...]
Zainab Bangura : sexual violence is a crime with long and infamous history
Published On Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Under: Lead Story.
By CHERNOR OJUKU -SESAY : United Nations Secretary General’s Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura has said Sexual violence in conflict is a crime with a long and infamous history, a crime that is not only perpetrated against women and girls but also men and boys. Addressing a group of women participants [...]
Ambassador Stevens commends Peace Corps
Published On Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Under: Lead Story.
By PASCO TEMPLE : Sierra Leone’s Ambassador Bockari Kortu Stevens accredited to the United States of America has told 43 departing American Peace Corps bound for the west Africa Nation that their services have not only helped capacitate Sierra Leoneans, but have also helped developed the country’s educational and health infrastructure. Addressing the Peace Corps [...]
CHARLIE SHEEN Gets SELMA BLAIR Fired From “Anger Management” Following Dispute
In recent entertainment news, CHARLIE SHEEN got SELMA BLAIR fired from her lead role on “Anger Management” following a dispute over her comments about his work ethic, which she had reportedly been discussing with staff and other co-stars behind his back. Yikes. Not long after feuding with reality star and porn newbie Farrah Abraham, whom [...]
KATY PERRY: RUSSELL BRAND Informed Me He Was Filing For Divorce Via Text
KATY PERRY has revealed that ex-husband RUSSELL BRAND informed her that he was filing for divorce… via text. Ouch. Katy Perry, who is Vogue’s cover girl for their July 2013 issue, is finally breaking her silence by giving us some major details about her divorce from Russell Brand. Despite rumors that their marriage was in [...]
AMANDA BYNES Has Photo Session With Fans In Hot Tub (PHOTOS)
AMANDA BYNES had a photo session with some fans in a hot tub while on vacation in Atlantic City. Surprised? Amanda Bynes has made it absolutely clear that she doesn’t want anyone taking pictures of her, or using pictures of her that were taken before her multiple nose jobs. Basically, she has an aversion to [...]
MILEY CYRUS Doesn’t Deny Smoking Weed, Says Alcohol Is “Way More Dangerous”
MILEY CYRUS doesn’t deny smoking weed and even says alcohol is “way more dangerous” than the herbal drug, in a new interview with Rolling Stone. As you may remember, the engaged pop star has been repeatedly linked to drug use ever since she was caught smoking from a bong in 2010 (she later claimed that [...]
JOHN MAYER Wrote New Song “Paper Doll” About TAYLOR SWIFT? (VIDEO)
The latest Hollywood gossip has it that JOHN MAYER wrote his new song “Paper Doll” about TAYLOR SWIFT, as a reply to her “Dear John” song. To be fair, Taylor Swift did say that her exes can also write about her. John Mayer has just released his newest song and music video, titled “Paper Doll,” and [...]
BRITNEY SPEARS Debuts New Single “Ooh La La,” Dishes About Upcoming Album (AUDIOS)
BRITNEY SPEARS recently debuted her newest single in almost 2 years, titled “Ooh La La,” and dished about her upcoming album to entertainment news. We’ve seen Britney Spears a lot this year—both on tabloids for her recent broken engagement from Jason Trawick and her brand new boyfriend, and on television before she quit mentoring on [...]
FARRAH ABRAHAM Slams KIM KARDASHIAN: I “Outshine” Her And Will Be A “Smarter Person”
FARRAH ABRAHAM recently slammed KIM KARDASHIAN to star news, claiming that she “outshines” her and will be a “smarter person” than her. Oh no, she didn’t! It’s definitely no surprise that Farrah Abraham (also known as the “Teen Mom”-turned-porn star) is being incessantly compared to the infamous sex tape kitten and fame-hungry reality star, Kim [...]
Land Transparency Partnership Announced Between U.S. and Burkina Faso
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 14, 2013 The United States is pleased to announce a partnership with the Government of Burkina Faso to strengthen efforts to improve land governance and increase transparency in land transactions. In recognition of the central role that good land governance plays in achieving economic growth and food security, and in response to intensifying competition for land and natural resources and a lack of access to land administration services in (...) - African News
KIM KARDASHIAN’s Best Pregnancy Outfits And Other Star News
KIM KARDASHIAN’s best pregnancy outfits – COLLEGE CANDY Katy Perry is on the cover of Vogue – wambie.com Tom Hanks‘ house is for sale – Bitten and Bound Natalie Portman’s 7 greatest movies – all women stalk January Jones at the Crystal + Lucy Awards – yeeeah! Brad Pitt looks bloated and unwashed as he [...]
LIL WAYNE On Trampling American Flag: I “Didn’t” Do It On Purpose! (VIDEO)
LIL WAYNE finally broke his silence about the controversial video of him trampling an American flag during a music video shoot, telling celebrity news: I “didn’t” do it on purpose! Obviously, he was lying. The rapper drew criticism over the weekend when a clip of his music video shoot for “God Bless Amerika,” in which [...]
Celebrity Fashion: SHAY MITCHELL Rocks Sexy, Belly-Baring Outfit At The 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards
SHAY MITCHELL rocked a sexy, belly-baring outfit on Sunday at the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards. Check her out: While her “Pretty Little Liars” co-star Lucy Hale usually goes for the adorable look, Shay Mitchell usually goes for a sexier fashion statement that shows off her lovely figure. For the MuchMusic Video Awards, the actress went [...]
Sierra Leone Needs More Friends Like Saudi Arabia!
Published On Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Under: Lead Story, Opinion.
By Sydney Pratt in Freetown : The last five years have seen rapid development in Sierra Leone as a whole. This cannot be denied! We have witnessed massive road construction not seen in a very long time in this country. We have witnessed dramatic turnaround in our energy sector. We have for the very first [...]
Celebrity Fashion: LUCY HALE Looks Sweet And Adorable At The MuchMusic Video Awards
LUCY HALE looked sweet and adorable at the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards on Sunday. See for yourself: The “Pretty Little Liars” star can be pretty predictable on the red carpet—it’s always a cute, girly dress, with one accessory for that pop of color, and a (usually) bright lipstick. At the MuchMusic Video Awards, she chose [...]
$36 Million for FBC Renovation by a government of the people.
Published On Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Under: Lead Story.
$36 Million for FBC Renovation by a government of the people. For several years, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, has been suffering from congestion as its antiquated infrastructure can no longer cope with the growing number of students and lecturers, especially when the historic college has never undergone any major rehabilitation since it [...]
$36 Million for FBC Renovation by a government of the people.
Published On Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Under: Lead Story.
$36 Million for FBC Renovation by a government of the people. For several years, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, has been suffering from congestion as its antiquated infrastructure can no longer cope with the growing number of students and lecturers, especially when the historic college has never undergone any major rehabilitation since it [...]
Fourah Bay College : How much lower ?
Published On Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
By Sydney Pratt -Publisher of THE TRUMPET Newspaper of Freetown : We are saddened over the fact that the first institution of higher learning in sub-Saharan Africa, established in 18th February, 1827, in Freetown, Sierra Leone, is fast reducing itself to obscurity after being responsible for giving the honorable title: ‘Athens of West Africa’ to [...]
Victor Foh takes leave of President Koroma
Published On Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
The newly appointed Ambassador Extra-Ordinary and Plenipotentiary to the People’s Republic of China, Hon. Victor Bockarie Foh has officially taken leave of His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma at the Credentials Hall, Office of the President, State House, Freetown. Making a short statement at the ceremony, His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma paid glowing tribute [...]
Celebrity Fashion: NAYA RIVERA Smolders In A Black Jumpsuit At The MuchMusic Video Awards
NAYA RIVERA smoldered in a sexy black jumpsuit at the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards. Naya Rivera can’t seem to walk a red carpet these days without her rapper boyfriend Big Sean in tow, so he was one of her accessories at Sunday’s MuchMusic Video Awards. But with or without her man candy, the “Glee” star [...]
Celebrity Fashion: BRITTANY SNOW’s Sheer Polka Dot Dress At The MuchMusic Video Awards… Yay Or Nay?
BRITTANY SNOW opted for a sheer polka dot dress at the MuchMusic Video Awards on Sunday. What do you think? Yay or nay? Brittany Snow gave us a case of déjà vu when she walked the red carpet in a dress that looked very similar to Rachel Weisz’s Louis Vuitton gown at the Golden Globes earlier this [...]
Celebrity Fashion: DEMI LOVATO Keeps It Sleek And Simple At The 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards
DEMI LOVATO kept it sleek and simple at the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards over the weekend. Check her out: Demi, who’s usually decked out in black clothes with lots of spikes and studs, gave us no surprises when she hit the red carpet at Sunday’s MuchMusic Video Awards in yet another black dress—a simple Saint [...]