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Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
Leading diplomats and ambassadors representing different African countries in the United States have lined up to speak at the conference to mark the 50th anniversary of the African Union, formerly called the Organization of African Unity. Organized by the Center for Media & Peace Initiatives, CMPI, the conference has as its theme:“Understanding Africa’s Waves of [...]
Opening remarks by Deputy Minister Sheka Tarawalli at setting up of the Independent Police Complaints Board
Published On Thursday, May 23, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
The need for a police force in any country needs not be over-emphasised; or perhaps needs to be over-emphasised. I’ve heard of countries without an army – countries like Costa Rica, Mauritius and Andorra are without a standing army – but no country can do without a police force. Even the Vatican City, which is [...]
Opening remarks by Deputy Minister Sheka Tarawalli at setting up of the Independent Police Complaints Board
Published On Thursday, May 23, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
The need for a police force in any country needs not be over-emphasised; or perhaps needs to be over-emphasised. I’ve heard of countries without an army – countries like Costa Rica, Mauritius and Andorra are without a standing army – but no country can do without a police force. Even the Vatican City, which is [...]
SLPP Kailahun Youths Hail President Koroma’s Government
Published On Thursday, May 23, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
Alhaji M.B. Jalloh, Press Attaché, Saudi Arabia : The Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Energy (MoE) has embarked on 8,880 solar street lights pilot project to be implemented in all four regions [...]
Limited access to information enhances corruption and poverty -ACC
Published On Thursday, May 23, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
By Elkass I.L. Sannoh & Ibrahim Dugba The Communications Officer of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC), Madam Glennis Frazer, said non-access or limited access to information over the years is main reason for the increase in corruption in public offices, which in turn has led to bad governance and increased poverty in the country. Frazer [...]
Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister and delegation attend AU Meeting in Addis Ababa
Published On Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
Hon. Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation who arrived in the political capital of Africa, Addis Ababa via Brussels is attending the 23rd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council meeting which is underway in Ethiopia. The confab is taking place at the new Conference Centre of the African Union [...]
President Koroma : “We must develop and adopt solutions that are relevant and appropriate for Sierra Leone “
Published On Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
Our country is facing a lot of challenges in meeting its National Water and Sanitation Policy targets. This disturbs me greatly. There is no doubt that the time for more comprehensive and sustained actions is now. And so over the next two days we must review what we (as a sector) have done well and [...]
Short-term impacts or “quick fixes” can no longer be tolerated” — EBK warns.
Published On Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
By State House Communications Unit : BINTUMANI HOTEL, Aberdeen, Freetown, 21 May, 2013/— Water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) has been identified by government under pillar three of the “Agenda for Prosperity” as pivotal in promoting social growth and economic empowerment among Sierra Leoneans. In this regard, therefore, His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has said [...]
Farewell Event in honor of Mrs. Yabom Sesay-Koroma
We are pleased to invite all our steadfast and dedicated executive and entire membership to the farewell ceremony organized in honor of our outstanding, dynamic, vivacious and sensational out-going President of the greatest chapter of our APC party in the Diaspora, Mrs. Yabom Thaslim Sesay-Koroma (photo). This event is organized in recognition of the contributions, sacrifice and great role Mrs. Sesay-Koroma has played in bringing our chapter and the APC NA to such an unprecedented height. (...) - Salone News
Addis-Ababa: Foreign Minister Samura Kamara Arrives for Executive Council Meeting
Hon. Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation who arrived in the political capital of Africa, Addis Ababa via Brussels is attending the 23rd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council meeting which is underway in Ethiopia. The confab is taking place at the new Conference Centre of the African Union Commission from 22nd to 23rd May 2013. This year's theme for the OUA/AU 50th Anniversary and the 21st Assembly of the African Union is: (...) - African News
Addis-Ababa: Foreign Minister Samura Kamara Arrives for Executive Council Meeting
Hon. Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation who arrived in the political capital of Africa, Addis Ababa via Brussels is attending the 23rd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council meeting which is underway in Ethiopia. The confab is taking place at the new Conference Centre of the African Union Commission from 22nd to 23rd May 2013. This year's theme for the OUA/AU 50th Anniversary and the 21st Assembly of the African Union is: (...) - African News
Addis-Ababa: Foreign Minister Samura Kamara Arrives for Executive Council Meeting
Hon. Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation who arrived in the political capital of Africa, Addis Ababa via Brussels is attending the 23rd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council meeting which is underway in Ethiopia. The confab is taking place at the new Conference Centre of the African Union Commission from 22nd to 23rd May 2013. This year's theme for the OUA/AU 50th Anniversary and the 21st Assembly of the African Union is: (...) - African News
President Koroma says no short-term quick fixes
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) has been identified by government under pillar three of the "Agenda for Prosperity" as pivotal in promoting social growth and economic empowerment among Sierra Leoneans. In this regard, therefore, His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has said at the official opening session of the two-day conference on Water Sanitation and Hygiene at the Bintumani Hotel that short-term impacts or "quick fixes" can no longer be tolerated by government in improving the (...) - Salone News / Cover Story
Vice Chancellors Work to Connect Sierra Leone’s Universities
Vice Chancellors Professor Abu Sesay of Njala University and Professor Jonas Redwood-Sawyerr of University of Sierra Leone have been the focus of much academic attention in Kalamazoo, Michigan (USA) where they recently met with US and Diaspora colleagues to develop an action agenda for “Reconnecting the Academy in Sierra Leone and the Diaspora”. According to a release from the organizers, the Symposium, capping off a 10-day visit by the two Vice Chancellors to Kalamazoo (...) - Salone News
As Freetown gets Filthier …MASSADA to Replace Freetown Waste Management Company!!!
Published On Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
According to down-and-under-below investigations conducted by this medium most recently, one-point two billion (1.2 billion) Leones had been disbursed on a quarterly basis for the collection or clearing of garbage or waste, within the Freetown Municipality, while the filth can be seen to eternally be overwhelming the Freetown Municipality.
Girl Child Network Embraced World’s Children’s Prize
Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
Girl Child Network Embraced World’s Children’s Prize By Alhassan Spear Kamara Sierra Leone’s most renowned child right organization called Girl Child Network situated on Circular road in central Freetown, headed by its erudite executive director Victor Renner, has joined other child welfare groups the world over to observe the World’s Children’s Prize for the rights [...]
Speech delivered by Hon. I.B. Kargbo – Special Adviser to the President – at the Opening of the Refurbished Government Printing Department
Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
Speech delivered by Hon. I.B. Kargbo Special Adviser to the President (Representative of H.E. the President) Opening of the Refurbished Government Printing Department Tuesday 21st May, 2013 @ 10:00 a.m. Mr. Chairman, Ministers of Government, Members of Parliament, the Government Printer and staff, the Executive Chairman of Zoom Lion and the Excellent Printing Press of [...]
Flour Mill may collapse, Accountant tells Minister
By Dennis Jones, Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Minister of Trade and Industry, Alhaji Usman Boie Kamara on Thursday May 16th 2013 paid a one day working visit to the flour mill factory, commonly known as Sea Board West Africa Company located at Cline Town, east end of Freetown. The minister was received by Mr. Demba George, the company's accountant. Briefing the minister on the status of the company, Mr. George said the company is going through difficult times, especially in terms of (...) - Salone News / Cover Story
CORRUPTION STINKS AT ‘COTTAGE’ HOSPITAL!!!
Published On Monday, May 20, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
REVENUE NOT BROUGHT TO ACCOUNT
Revenue collected to the tune of Le 31,192,000 was not banked. Out of the total amount of Le 31,192,000 generated as revenue, supporting documents to substantiate the utilization of funds were only provided for the amount...
Zainab Bangura tells BBC : Rapists try to break the spirit of their victims
Published On Sunday, May 19, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
Zainab Bangura is the UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict. Appointed last year, her mandate is to combat rape and sexual violence as a weapon of war. She recently travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, which was described by her predecessor as “the rape capital of the world”, and came face to [...]
Covenant Child World Ministries Women are hosting a Breakfast Fellowship tomorrow
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR WOMEN’S BREAKFAST TOMORROW……. THE COVENANT CHILD WORLD MINISTRIES WILL BE HOSTING A WOMEN’S BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP AT THE CARIBBEAN PALACE HALL ON SATURDAY MAY 18, 2013 AT 9 : 30 AM. ALL ARE INVITED . COME AND FELLOWSHIP WITH US. THIS FELLOWSHIP WILL MOTIVATE YOU AND THE WORD OF GOD WILL [...]
Eternal Life Women’s Ministry Conference on June 7 and 8 in New Jersey
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
Eternal Life Chrisitian Center (ELCC) is located in Franklin Township of Somerset County. Having been a part of this community for many years, our church draws members from the surrounding Central Jersey Region. With a serving heart, we strive to continually work to demonstrate our theme “Reaching The Harvest with Hope” by fellowshipping with each [...]
Karamoh Kabba raps on youth unemployment and job creation
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
Sierra Leone’s accession to the APRM process in 2004 was necessitated by the firm conviction that it will highlight both our problems and prospects in governance. The APRM Country Review Report which was produced at the end of the country review process in January 2012 indeed presented the country’s performance in governance both in terms [...]
First Lady Sia Koroma targets more pragmatic approach to teenage pregnancies and child marriage in Sierra Leone
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
Kojo Kwafo reports : The second national consultative forum of Traditional and Religious leaders on maternal mortality and morbidity reduction in Sierra Leone has ended at the Bintumani Hotel Aberdeen. Organized by the Office of the First Lady in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) the forum aims to accelerate a reduction of [...]
Freetown: Trade Minister visits Milla Group Factory
Sierra Leone Minister of Trade and Industry, Alhaji Usman Boie Kamara, on Monday May 13th 2013, paid a one day familiarization visit to Milla Group Sierra Leone Limited at No2 Bai Bureh Road, Kissy, Freetown. (Photo: Minister Boie Kamara in conversation with Milla Group General Manager, Sony Ramakrisham) Milla Group, located in the east end of Freetown, mainly manufactures plastic utensils, plastic chairs, and plastic water tanks, among others. On arrival, the minister was received by (...) - Salone News / Cover Story
Paddle rocks Sierra Leone community in Texas
Published On Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
Sanpha Sesay, Texas Chief Correspondent Texas, U.S.A, May 12. For the second time Sierra Leoneans all across the United States showed their support towards diversity and complexity in a classical Texas Paddle show. Last weekend Saturday, May 4, marked another milestone when the Sierra Leone community was allowed by city authorities to demonstrate their cultural [...]
My Experience with Prostate Cancer
Analysis By Dagbayonoh Kiah Nyanfore II, USA. I am not a medical doctor. I am a prostate cancer survivor. I am writing about my experience with prostate cancer in hope to help inform other men about the disease. According to statistics, prostate cancer is the third most common cause of death of men over the age of 40 in the United States. “African-American men have the highest rates of prostate cancer and have the greatest risk of dying of the disease”. Also in the US, (...) - African News
Government press release on unlicenced betting by RICOS
Published On Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE PRESS RELEASE FREETOWN, MAY 13, 2013 It has come to the notice of the Office of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice that RICOS, a private company with registered office at No. 4 Sanders Street, Freetown is carrying on the business of sport betting purporting to have obtained [...]
Why Should African Governments Make Proper Use of Their Talented Nationals?
Published On Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Under: Lead Story, National News.
By Ibrahim Sillah There is certainly no doubt that the Brain Drain Syndrome began first as phenomenon in the developing countries some decades ago. However, it became a palpable reality in the 70’s when, experts, professionals and intellectuals began to journey to the developed world in search for a better life and more lucrative [...]
