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In Sierra Leone, Government & Partners Team up Against Disaster
The Government of Sierra Leone through the Office of the Vice President has partnered with the Office of National Security (ONS), the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society and telecommunications companies in Sierra Leone to launch a 'Disaster Response Trust Fund' with the aim to prevent, manage and adequately/promptly respond to disaster as and when it occur in the country.
May 7, 2013, 17:02
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Security and insecurity discourses : Private Security Agencies and Insecurity in Sierra Leone
THIS ARTICLE IS HEREBY PUBLISHED ON POPULAR DEMAND Unemployment is often a very topical and highly debatable issue in the academia, at the international level and amongst policy makers. Nevertheless, it's startling and absolutely astounding that underemployment is hardly heard of or is rarely brought to the fore. Although the International Labour Organisation has painstakingly codified fascinating employment rules and regulations with the aim of mitigating exploitation of workers the world over, yet the problem persists.
May 7, 2013, 17:00
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APC’s 3rd Term is 100% Confirmed!- Say Supporters at end of successful Convention
At the conclusion of the May 2013 National Delegates Convention of ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) of Sierra Leone, the party’s supporters have told this newspaper that going by the high note on which their party is currently carrying out its development activities across the Nation, at the next presidential elections slated for early 2018, the APC will be re-elected for its third term in office since multi-party democracy was restored in the country.
May 6, 2013, 14:24
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APC & Victor Foh should Reach Out to Kamara-Taylor’s Son
Alimamy James Tibins (Stevens), the late father of former APC President Siaka Stevens was culturally a Mende. His remains are buried in Kpa Mende part of Moyamba. His grave is still there. Siaka Stevens’ mother, Miatta Massaquoi, was a descendant of King Siaka Massaquoi of Pujehun. Our former president got named after this King.
May 6, 2013, 12:22
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"APC's Success is SLPP's Success"…Says SLPP's John Benjamin
The National Chairman and Leader of the main opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP), Mr. John Oponjo Benjamin (JOB) has said in Freetown that successes of ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) party in achieving democratic goals for Sierra Leone & surmounting current global challenges, could also be seen as successes for the SLPP. Benjamin made his statements at APC National delegates conference on 2nd May 2013 whilst highlighting that a multi-party democracy cannot be a success without the existence of a formidable opposition.
May 6, 2013, 12:20
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In Sierra Leone, "Lumley is the Safest Community in Freetown"…Residents respond to malicious publication
Contrary to an alarm raised in the pages of a local tabloid on Thursday 2nd May 2013 that "Lumley is now a gangster paradise", many residents of the community yesterday 2nd May, in an interview with this reporter, debunked the publication and described it as a false alarm aimed at discrediting the tireless efforts of gallant men and women of the Sierra Leone Police in the Lumley Police Division to perform their duty to secure lives and properties of ordinary men and women in the community.
May 6, 2013, 12:18
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Sierra Leonean Magazine Nominated for U.K.'s Para-Excellence Award
The first international Sierra Leone magazine 'Kushe Magazine' that was established in the United States of America by a group of Sierra Leoneans on 27th April 2013 has been nominated for the UK's Para-Excellence Award in the Media Partner of the Year Category.
May 6, 2013, 12:16
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In Sierra Leone, Makump Community Embraces ACC
The people of Makump Section, in the Kholifa Rowalla Chiefdom, Tonkolili District have shown great determination to support the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in the fight against corruption in Sierra Leone.
May 6, 2013, 12:14
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In Sierra Leone, Financial results show 2012 was a year of delivery for Sierra Rutile
Describing 2011 as a year of transition and 2012 as “a year of delivery” for Sierra Rutile, CEO John Sisay highlights an impressive list of achievements in the company’s 2012 financial results for the year ended 31 December 2012 (published April 25).
May 6, 2013, 12:12
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In Sierra Leone, Fish Ministry Trains Local Councils on Fishing Management
Personnel from the eight coastal District Councils including Port Loko, Kambia, Moyamba, Pujehun, Bonthe Municipal and District Councils and the Western and Rural District Councils on Tuesday 30th April 2013, commenced an intensive five days training workshop on canoe registration and artisanal fisheries management at the West Africa Regional Fisheries Program in Sierra Leone Conference Room at Murray Town in Freetown.
May 6, 2013, 12:10
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In Sierra Leone, Mountain Villages Frown at NPA
Residents of mountain villages in Freetown including Tree Planting, Leicester Road, Fourah Bay College and Leicester Peak, among other villages, have expressed dismay over the long break in electricity supply to their communities by the National Power Authority (NPA).
May 6, 2013, 12:08
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 6th 2013
*SLLC Celebrates Labour Day *EPA Targets Refrigerator Technicians *No Political Camp in the APC *PPRC Meets Party Representatives *VP Donates to Physically Challenged *Njala University Awards Seven Students *Prof. Koso-Thomas Launches Book on Medical College.
May 6, 2013, 12:06
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In Sierra Leone, RSLAF Hosts Nigeria Command and Staff College
The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) is currently hosting the Nigeria Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) in Sierra Leone. The team arrived in the country on Sunday 28th April, 2013 on a week-long study tour on the theme "Improving Sub-regional Co-operation for Security of African States". The Nigeria delegation consists of 23 officers including 14 students from the military college.
May 6, 2013, 12:04
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
President Ernest Koroma has a clean heart and a right spirit within him
King David in Psalm 51: 10 cried out to God:” Give me a clean heart, oh God, and renew a right spirit within me “. One man who may not have to recite this prayer over and over and over is PRESIDENT ERNEST BAI KOROMA, who has proved enough since he came to power in 2007 that he has a clean heart and a right spirit within him. In a world where people are very unforgiving, devilish and vindictive and will go all out to exact vengeance on anybody who hurts them, even in word, it is fascinating and refreshing to know that we have a President in Sierra Leone who is completely different from the breed of vengeful people.
May 6, 2013, 12:02
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Address by His Excellency the President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma Chairman and Leader of the APC at the National Delegates Conference
Let me start, as Leader and Chairman of the APC, by welcoming you all to this very important National Delegates Conference of our glorious party. We have come a long way since we held our last convention in Makeni.
May 6, 2013, 12:00
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APC is inclusive for all Ages, Gender & Tribes including Limbas
National Secretary General of ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) Youth League has said it is when politicians fail because of their unpopularity that they resort to tribalism to buy support and sympathies.APC’s Comrade Alie Conteh who is bonafide Limba from Tonko Limba chiefdom in Kambia district spoke to Awareness Times yesterday May 1st 2013 in Freetown in order to deny reports that ahead of today’s APC National Delegates Convention, a rebellion is being planned by Limbas in order to divide APC for allegedly sidelining the Limbas from various leadership positions within the APC.
May 2, 2013, 17:10
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President Koroma, his Vice President and Special Executive Assistant at State House on Independence Day
His Excellency President Ernest Bai Koroma, his Honorable Vice-President Chief Sam-Sumana & his Special Executive Assistant Sylvia Blyden smilingly pose together on Independence Day at State House.
May 2, 2013, 17:08
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In Sierra Leone, TLOCI Donates to Hospitals & Displaced Persons
A Sierra Leonean owned Church, Light of Christ International (TLOCI) Ministry, based in New Jersey in the United States of America has on Saturday 27th April 2013 donated a total of 43 Wheelchairs, 52 Crutches, cartoons of assorted medicines and used clothing to the Connaught Hospital, the Police Hospital and the Grafton Displaced and Disabled Camps all in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
May 2, 2013, 17:06
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In Sierra Leone, U.S. Embassy & Africell Launch Africell American Corner
Africell Lintel Limited Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the United States of America Embassy in Sierra Leone on Tuesday 30th April 2013 launched the ‘Africell American Corner at the company’s Bathurst Street Office in Freetown. The Africell American Corner will give the general public a comfortable place to read good books, study quietly and carryout uninterrupted research on the internet.
May 2, 2013, 17:04
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 2nd 2013
*5,846 Criminal Cases Reported in Eastern Region *Paramount Chief Wants Radio Station Closed *Labour Minister Braces up for Business *Petrol Price Remains the Same *Mother Testifies against Son in Murder Case *Sierra Leone Couple Drown in the UK *Police Poised to Crack Down on Lawlessness.
May 2, 2013, 17:02
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In Sierra Leone, RSLAF Pays Over Le40M to Local Councils
The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has commenced payments of the 2013 local tax for its serving personnel to various local councils in the country. On Tuesday 16th April, 2013, the Officer Commanding Banking Section of the Armed Forces Personnel Centre (AFPC), Captain Edmond S. Carew paid the sum of Le 20,195,000.00 to the Freetown City Council for the RSLAF personnel deployed in the Western Area Urban District.
May 2, 2013, 17:00
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In Sierra Leone, MRU Presidents will Celebrate in Yenga alongside Solar Powered Street Lights
The April 30th 2013 Joint Communiqué signed by the four Presidents of the Mano River Union sub regional body at conclusion of annual MRU Summit in Monrovia has publicly announced that the Yenga issue between Sierra Leone and Guinea has been “resolved”. The Communiqué further adds that the four Heads of State will soon pay a joint visit to Yenga to hold “celebrations” over this final resolution of the longstanding border dispute between Sierra Leone and Guinea.
May 1, 2013, 17:20
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As Solar Lights Switched on in Kenema…Jubilation for APC in Kenema on Independence Eve
Residents of Kenema city on the eve of independence 26th April 2013 were all in jubilation, chanting loud songs of praises for President Koroma and the All Peoples Congress (APC) party after the first set of solar street lights installed recently in the city was all switched on.
May 1, 2013, 17:18
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Good Governance is the Foundation of our Independence
At 52 years old, Sierra Leone has grown, way past adolescence even if she has not yet attained maturity. This is therefore a time to consider the legacy that its citizens wish to leave for those who will come after them, the rules that the citizenry in their own wisdom may wish to be guided by and the mores for which they can stand up and defend as their own persona, a culture of progress as against an environment dedicated to misrule or chaos. That at a time of such great promise, the ugly head of anarchy should rear its head must not now be strange but in fact considered.
May 1, 2013, 17:16
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In Sierra Leone, U.S. Embassy & Africell Launch Africell American Corner
Africell Lintel Limited Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the United States of America Embassy in Sierra Leone on Tuesday 30th April 2013 launched the ‘Africell American Corner at the company’s Bathurst Street Office in Freetown.
May 1, 2013, 17:14
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APC should not fall into Wusum Stars Trap
When you see rabid, ultra-critical and pro-opposition newspapers who never have a good word to say concerning ruling All Peoples Congress (APC), now regularly and heavily promoting the candidacy of two fine descendants of Bombali to be next Secretary General of APC, you can be sure you have smelt a rat.
May 1, 2013, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, ACC and Youths End Jogging Corruption Campaign
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and youths across the country on Independence Day, 27th April 2013 held a one-day jogging sensitization campaign aimed at showcasing the commitment of young people in Sierra Leone to the fight against corruption in the country.
May 1, 2013, 17:10
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In Sierra Leone, ACC Solicits Support from Library Board Staff in Makeni
The Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has appealed to staff of the Sierra Leone Library Board in Makeni to join the fight against corruption in a bid to ensure that the socio-economic needs of Sierra Leoneans are realized.
May 1, 2013, 17:08
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 1st 2013
*Five Fire Engines Commissioned *Constituency 110 Residents call for help *Farmer Jailed for Carrying Firearm *Seminar on Urban, Peri-Urban Agriculture Project ends *Deputy Gender Minister Launches CWA Group *Local Council Mayors, Chairmen Sign Performance Contracts *‘One Health’ Project Launched in Kabala.
May 1, 2013, 17:06
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Sierra Leone High Commissioner Hosts International Press
Batteries of Independent Journalists from various News Papers, Radios & Television Stations had been bombarding the Offices of the Sierra Leone High Commission Chancery at Plot 308 Mission Road, Diplomatic Zone all in a bid to interview the High Commissioner, Henry Olufumi Macauley regarding the 52nd Independence Anniversary of Sierra Leone and developmental changes that had taken place under the leadership of His Excellency, President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma.
May 1, 2013, 17:04
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52 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE:THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN'
The times, they are a-changin’. Fifty years ago, I could flip the electricity switch and the room would immediately be lit. Now more often than not I turn them on only when that noisy thing called a generator is on. Fifty years ago I could open the tap and drink clean water.
May 1, 2013, 17:02
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THE OSWALD HANCILES COLUMN : Creoles in ‘Freedom Combat’ in Freetown (?)
On the white marble floor and brownish smoked-glass verandah of his house on Wilberforce hill last week - literally ‘looking down’ on the roof tops of other homes of the very affluent in Freetown, Sierra Leone - within breathtaking sight of the main tourist hotel/entertainment district on the idyllic beachfront of Lumley, I did extensive video and print media interview with former Vice Chancellor and Principal of Njala University, Prof. Aliyageen Mohamed Alghali.
May 1, 2013, 17:00
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A Happy 52nd Anniversary!
His Excellency the President who is the ruling APC leader & John Oponjo Benjamin, main Opposition SLPP leader, roar with laughter at something funny being said by RUFP leader Eldred Collins during 52nd Independence Anniversary Celebrations at State House on April 27th 2013.
Apr 30, 2013, 12:20
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Obituary: Hon. Alice Foyah
Many Sierra Leoneans are in shock at the sudden and so far, inexplicable death of Hon. Alice Mammie Foyah (in photograph) representing Constituency 001, Kailahun district in Parliament. She fell ill on a trip to the United Kingdom but insisted on returning home without undertaking proper medical check-up as to what caused her sudden illness out there in UK.
Apr 30, 2013, 12:18
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President Koroma in Monrovia for MRU Summit
State House sources have informed that President Koroma is today attending the Mano River Union (MRU) annual Summit of Heads of States of the MRU which is being held in Monrovia, Liberia.
Apr 30, 2013, 12:16
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In Sierra Leone, AKK’s Airport Breach: Was Kalilu exchanged with Yaya Totangi?
The former Sierra Leone Ambassador to China, Abdul Karim Koroma (aka AKK) was detained by the Lungi Airport Police on Thursday April 25th 2013 for various acts of lawlessness including bulldozing his way illegally past air-side security at the airport with camera and recording devices in order to molest and photograph a female victim AKK is alleged to have sexually molested in China.
Apr 30, 2013, 12:14
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“APC is for the Ordinary Man and Woman”…Says President Koroma
President Ernest Bai Koroma has said that the All Peoples Congress (APC) party he is currently leading, was formed to cater for the needs and welfare of ordinary men and women. He made the statement at the occasion of a fundraising dinner organized by the APC Northern Region Executive at Wusum Hotel, Makeni City, Bombali District, in the Northern Region.
Apr 30, 2013, 12:12
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In Sierra Leone, ABC Secretariat lectures public servants
The Attitudinal and Behavioural Change (ABC) Secretariat has successfully completed a one-day workshop targeting various public service institutions in the country.
Apr 30, 2013, 12:10
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In Sierra Leone, "You either sort yourselves out or I sort you out"…President Koroma Warns
His Excellency President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma has warned the political leadership in Port Loko district to either make peace or be prepared to face the consequences when he intervenes. "You either sort yourselves out or I sort you out", he said, and reminded the people that he came into politics to effect change in the lives of the people of not just Port Loko District, but also the entire county. He made this statement on the occasion of the commissioning of the solar street electricity project in Port Loko town on 25th April 2013.
Apr 30, 2013, 12:08
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In Sierra Leone, MP Donates to Schools
Over one thousand pupils from twenty-seven primary schools in Constituency 102 in the Kissy community have benefited from assorted learning materials. The materials were donated by the Member of Parliament for the Constituency, Hon. Alie Kalokoh.
Apr 30, 2013, 12:06
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - April 30th 2013
*Chamber of Commerce ends Trade Fair *SLP Speaks on Jihadists Invasion into Sierra Leone *MoneyGram Boosts Over 30 Customers *US $4 Million for Climate Change *Accounts Committee Probes Kenema District *Rodney Michael Threatens Court Action.
Apr 30, 2013, 12:04
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Amnesty International Sierra Leone (AISL) Schools Police and Local Court Officials
Amnesty International Sierra Leone (AISL) over the weekend planned and delivered a series of specialized trainings for personnel of the Family Support Unit of the Sierra Leone Police, Local Court Officials and Paralegals in Port Loko, Kenema and Bo districts respectively. The three days specialized training was delivered in each district within the scope of the 'Enhancing Coordination for Rights and Equality' (ECORD) project.
Apr 30, 2013, 12:02
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Ecobank Refutes False Newspaper Publication
The attention of Ecobank Microfinance Sierra Leone Ltd. has been drawn to The Nationalist Newspaper publication of Thursday 18th April 2013 with the headline:”Ecobank Accused of Money Laundering”. The article written by Moriba Kamara states that an Indian business man, Malik Mohammed Sarik has “ indicted” Ecobank “for financial malpractices associated with money laundering….” and goes on to further assert that the bank “hastily” transferred “ US$699,000 into the accounts of Mr. Mbakui and Co mining company called River Miners without him giving proper authorization”.
Apr 30, 2013, 12:00
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In Sierra Leone, Sylvia Blyden dismisses Critics; Promises More Strong Diction
Special Executive Assistant to H.E. President Ernest Koroma has dismissed recent concerns of her critics whilst advising that her critics should infact prepare for “even stronger undiplomatic language” from her in the course of her ensuring lawless and unacceptable nefarious behaviours are reduced or totally eradicated from the country. Dr. Sylvia Olayinka Blyden was speaking in an exclusive chat with this newspaper at her State House offices last evening.
Apr 26, 2013, 17:08
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SLPP & APC Praise President over Foh
Members of Parliament representing the ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) party and the main opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party in parliament on Thursday 25th April 2013 showered praises on His Excellency President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma for appointing Mr. Victor Bockarie Foh as Sierra Leone’s Ambassador Extraordinary to the Peoples Republic of China.
Apr 26, 2013, 17:06
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In Sierra Leone, Commissioner Eddie Turay Reconciles KDDA
The Kono Descendants Development Association (KDDA) has reconciled in London through the intervention of the Sierra Leone High Commission to the United Kingdom, led by the High Commissioner Hon. Eddie Turay. At a reconciliation meeting held on Saturday 20th April this year, the High Commissioner appealed to all members to end the infighting, close ranks and think of the development of their District back in Sierra Leone.
Apr 26, 2013, 17:04
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - April 26th 2013
*Dangote Group Showcases Unique Products *Salone Rice Production on the Increase *Education Ministry Assures Teachers *Magistrate Blasts Police *Mining Company Blast Threatens Homes *SIERRATEL Summoned by Parliament *Gender Minister Talks on Gender Bill.
Apr 26, 2013, 17:02
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Jan De Nul Group & Classdiving Wish Sierra Leone Happy 52nd Independence Anniversary
An Under-water Construction and Marine Constract Company, Classdiving in collaboration with a Belgium based Dredging and Marine Construction Company, Jan De Nul Group both operating in Sierra Leone wish the President, H.E. Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, Vice President Alhaji Samuel Sam Sumana and the people of Sierra Leone a prosperous and happy 50th Independence Anniversary celebration.
Apr 26, 2013, 17:00
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Twenty Accused Lawless Supporters of Maada Bio denied Bail
‘Aborbor nor want cold water’ is a phrase in the local parlance used to express how certain situations can only be curtailed with strong hands and no leniency for perpetrators. This is the phrase which was seen being used by many on the streets of Sierra Leone towns as well as on Internet groups when news broke that twenty (20) riotous supporters of defeated opposition presidential candidate Maada Bio, had been denied bail and remanded in prison until next week Friday May 3rd 2013.
Apr 25, 2013, 17:14
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In Sierra Leone, 40 National Honours, 17 Presidential Medals and 10 Honour Medals
will be given out to worthy recipients including Hon. Justice Bash-Taqi, Hon. Justice Adeliza Showers, Hon. Alpha Kanu, Dr. Joseph Sam Sesay, Ambassador Soulay Daramy, Val Collier, Helen Keili, Caiser Boima, Emmerson, Innocent, Charles Mambu, Odette Awada, Footballer Mohamed Kallon, Kelvin Doe, P.C. Kailondo Banya, Samir Hassanyeh, Ernest Surrur, Sahr Wonday, Sahr Mattia, Brima Mazzola Kamara, Pastor Ajisafe, etc. etc. etc. SEE BELOW FOR THE FULL LIST
Apr 25, 2013, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, For Humanitarian Reasons...Ports Authority Compensates Onion Man
Sierra Leone Ports Authority (SLPA) has yesterday Wednesday April 24th 2013 issued a cheque of Forty Five Million Leones to onions importer Mr. Kelfala Mansaray as compensation for his loss. It was strictly on humanitarian grounds in light of a massive concerned outpouring of support from the public.
Apr 25, 2013, 17:10
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In Sierra Leone, Ministry of Education on the Rumoured Deletion of 7,000 Teachers from Pay Vouchers
Within the last few days, rumours were being circulated that the Ministry of education Science and Technology is going to delete over 7,000 Teachers from government pay vouchers because those Teachers were considered "Ghost Teachers". We, at the Ministry of Education, consider this as total misinformation and part of the dissemination of such misinformation is carried out by some Executive members of the Sierra Leone Teachers' Union (SLTU) to all Teachers across the country. The Ministry would now like to share with members of the public how this whole thing came about:
Apr 25, 2013, 17:08
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In Sierra Leone, MABOHANDAY USA Donates 30,000 Pairs of Medical Gloves to Cottage Hospital
Mabohanday, a Sierra Leonean Organization based in Virginia, United States of America, on Wednesday 24th April 2013 donated 30,000 pairs of medical Gloves and other medical supplies worth hundreds of United States Dollars to the Princess Christian Maternal (Cottage) Hospital on Fourah Bay Road in Freetown.
Apr 25, 2013, 17:06
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - April 25th 2013
*Malaria on the Decrease *Le250m Drugs Destroyed *Chinese Medical Doctors Bid Farewell *Freetown Golf Club Signs Agreement with Truestone Group *Ritual Murder in Makeni *Information Minister Launches ABC Magazine *Prime Medicine Workshop Ends.
Apr 25, 2013, 17:04
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In Sierra Leone, Health Ministry set to Vaccinate 1.4 Million Kids for Polio
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation and its development partners have disclose plans to vaccinate a total of one million four hundred children under the age five years during the second rounds of the National Polio Immunization slated, for 26th to 29th April 2013.
Apr 25, 2013, 17:02
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In Loving memory of a dearly Loved Brother Mamud M. Sesay
In Loving and affectionate memory of a dearly Loved Brother Mamud M. Sesay
Apr 25, 2013, 17:00
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In Sierra Leone, National Honors List shows Koroma’s Leadership Skills
President Ernest Bai Koroma has once again displayed his admirable sense of leadership which has caused him to continue to win admirers over to his side; from near and far. Whilst the President’s list of those who are to be awarded with National Honours and Presidential Medals includes an understandable number of his top ruling APC strongmen like Hon. Alpha Kanu, it also includes some of the country’s Role Models who do not share the same political party as President Koroma.
Apr 24, 2013, 17:18
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Sierra Leone Police explains use of Tear-Gas & Arrest of Lawless Bio Followers
Head of Police Operations at the Central Police Division in Freetown has said his division is prepared to continue to robustly protect the rest of the citizens from those lawless human beings who would wish to hold the city to ransom. ASP Musa Bangura (aka RAZOR) was explaining in a telephone interview what led to the police under his command, having to fire tear gas in the capital city yesterday April 23rd 2013 and arresting well over one dozen rioting followers of defeated politician Julius Maada Bio.
Apr 24, 2013, 17:16
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President Koroma; Bridging The Gender Gap Taking The Gender Debate To The Next Level
The global under representation of qualified women in leadership positions has created a gender gap in many areas of the workforce. Society has determined that only men make good leaders; therefore it persists to rebuff access for women seeking leadership positions because they are socially constructed as either not fit to lead or their male counterpart are better for the job.
Apr 24, 2013, 17:14
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THE OSWALD HANCILES COLUMN : British Airways’ “Highlife” for Salone’s Higher Life
On Friday, 19th April, 2013, inside his office in State House, President Ernest Bai Koroma expressed his pleasure as two executives of British Media’s Country Section, Zornitza Natcheva (Project Manager) and Fraser Mitchell (Editorial Director) – who have been in the country for a whole month doing interviews – presented to our President the proof of what they aim to shortly publish on Sierra Leone in the ‘Highlife’ magazine.
Apr 24, 2013, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, First Lady Launches 2nd Free Health Care Report
The First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Mrs. Sia Nyama Koroma has on Tuesday 23rd April 2013 launched the 2nd civil society Free Health Care Community Monitoring Report with a theme: “Support Free Health Care for Improved Maternal and Child Health Care in Sierra Leone”.
Apr 24, 2013, 17:10
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CIVIL SOCIETY:WHEN THE HUNTER BECOMES THE HUNTED
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have become important actors for delivery of social services and implementation of other development programs, as a complement to government. Globally CSOs have influenced the shaping of global public policy over the past two decades.
Apr 24, 2013, 17:08
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In Sierra Leone, President Speaks on Training for Civil Servants
President Ernest Bai Koroma has said a government can only be successful if it has a professional civil service. This is why, he explained, the Civil Service Training College of Sierra Leone was resuscitated whilst a brand new Civil Service Academy at Kent is being constructed. The President was speaking during a courtesy call to update him on the activities of the African Graduate University (AGU) based in Kampala, Uganda but working in partnership with Sierra Leone’s Civil Service Training College.
Apr 24, 2013, 17:06
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - April 24th 2013
*Journalist Impersonator Caught *7,000 Teachers May go Without Pay *Road Safety Corps Commends SLRTA Chief *GT Bank Named ‘Most Customer-Focused Bank’ *Dental Victim Dies *Mercury Doles Out Le40m to Blind & Deaf Schools* Sierra Leone U-19 Cricket Team to Play in Uganda.
Apr 24, 2013, 17:04
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In Sierra Leone, President Koroma wins Africell's Sponsored RSLAF Squash Competition
His Excellency President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma on Saturday 20th April 2013 won the Africell sponsored Sierra Leone Armed Forces squash competition at the Armed Forces Court, Wilberforce in Freetown by defeating Sahr James 2-1.
Apr 24, 2013, 17:02
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Keynote Address by His Excellency, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma at the Ceremonial Launching of the meeting of the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAP) on 22nd April, 2013, at the Bintumani Hotel in Freetown
I warmly welcome you to this launching ceremony of the West African Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP) in Sierra Leone. Agriculture is the mainstay of economic development in Sierra Leone and it impacts nearly all other sectors. It is the source of livelihood for the majority of our people and holds the greatest promise for positively transforming the lives of our citizens.
Apr 24, 2013, 17:00
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Police tell Benjamin to Control SLPP
Sources within the Sierra Leone Police headquarters have confirmed to this press that Inspector General of Police Francis Alieu Munu has written a strong letter to John Oponjo Benjamin, Chairman & Leader of main opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) to ensure his party members conduct themselves in a respectable manner this morning of Tuesday 23rd April 2013 when their Elections petition is called at Law Court.
Apr 23, 2013, 17:22
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In Sierra Leone, Journalists to Benefit from AIPS Projects
The re-elected International Sports Association President, Gianni Merlo has disclosed that there is a glimmer of hope for Sierra Leonean sports journalists to benefit from the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) projects.
Apr 23, 2013, 17:20
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In Sierra Leone, President Koroma Launches WAAPP
Aberdeen, Freetown, 22nd April, 2013; His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has said that agriculture is the mainstay of economic development in Sierra Leone and it impacts nearly all the sectors. He made this statement on the occasion of the launching ceremony of the West African Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAPP) in Sierra Leone.
Apr 23, 2013, 17:18
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University of Sierra Leone announces current available courses
APPLICATIONS ARE HEREBY INVITED FOR ADMISSION INTO CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA AND UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES TENABLE AT FOURAH BAY COLLEGE, THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE & ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES AND THE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE 2013/14 SESSION.
Apr 23, 2013, 17:14
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Lawyer Eyes APC Secretary-General Position
A renowned national and international Lawyer, Lansana Dumbuya Esq. has on Friday 19th April 2013 declared his intention to contest for the position of Secretary-General in All Peoples Congress (APC) party. He made his intention known at a press briefing held at the APC party headquarters in Freetown.
Apr 23, 2013, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, "President Koroma is ordained by God"…Says Bishop J.O.P. Lynch
A very prominent Christian leader, Bishop J.O.P. Lynch of the Anglican Diocese in Sierra Leone has said though the majority of Sierra Leonean voters cast their ballots to re-elect President Ernest Koroma, they were merely following the will of God Almighty as it was God who had first ordained that President Koroma will lead Sierra Leone for two terms. According to the Man of God, before President Koroma was voted in by the majority of the people of Sierra Leone, he was first chosen by God to be a great leader of this nation.
Apr 23, 2013, 17:10
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In Sierra Leone, Under President Koroma’s Agenda for Prosperity: APC Government Scores More Goals in Economic Growth
Under His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma’s leadership as President of Sierra Leone, the country has again continued to enjoy praises from international monetary institutions as it records achievements in the area of economic growth among other countries in Africa.
Apr 23, 2013, 17:08
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In Sierra Leone, President Koroma Urges Ministers
His Excellency the President, Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has urged his ministers to collaborate and cooperate more than building and protecting personal empires. He made this call on the occasion of the signing of performance contracts by Cabinet Ministers at the Credentials Hall, State House in Freetown on 16th April, 2013.
Apr 23, 2013, 17:06
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Sierra Leone War Victim Manufactures Bionic Limbs
A Sierra Leonean war victim currently based in the United States of America, David Sengeh has manufactured a custom-made prosthetic leg at the MIT's Media Lab in the United States.
Apr 23, 2013, 17:04
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - April 23th 2013
*ACC Systems Review on USL Reveals Le 973M Deficit *Abortion is 5th Highest Cause of Maternal Death *Bintex to Launch KYOCERA in Sierra Leone *Premier League Clubs Start Super League *MPs, NATCOM Meets on GSM Services *Mecca House wins Nurullah Islamic Athletic Meet *Works Minister End Monitoring Visit.
Apr 23, 2013, 17:02
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In Sierra Leone, Fake Gold Dealer Remanded in Prison
Sheik Bashiru Sesay, who identified himself as a business man dealing in gold in Kambia, has been remanded at the Pademba Road Prisons in Freetown after making his first appearance in court on Monday 22nd April 2013, before Magistrate Steven Conteh of Court No.1 to answer to two count charges of Conspiracy to Defraud contrary to Law and Obtaining Money by False Pretences contrary to Section 31(1) of the Larceny Act 1916.
Apr 23, 2013, 17:00
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In Sierra Leone, Freetown Mayor Empowers his Female Deputy
Mayor of the Freetown City Council (FCC), His Worship Mayor Franklyn Bode Gibson has been hailed for his remarkable leadership style that has seen him delegating important responsibilities to his female Deputy Mayor. According to investigations recently undertaken by this reporter, Mayor Gibson has on several occasions delegated key responsibilities to his Deputy, Councillor Mrs. Hannah Jaiah.
Apr 22, 2013, 12:16
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Victor Foh speaks on plans to bolster Sino-Sierra Leone relations
Sierra Leone’s new envoy to the People’s Republic of China, Victor Bockarie Foh has assured, that with his appointment to China, more efforts will be put towards further strengthening the already existing relationship between the two countries by exploring opportunities that will capture areas dealing with culture, women and children and bridging a greater link between the embassy and Sierra Leoneans across the Asian continent, especially in the countries he is accredited to.
Apr 22, 2013, 12:14
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In Sierra Leone, “Majority of the People Voted for President Ernest Koroma but he was first Chosen by God before he was voted for”
Bishop J.O.P. Lynch stated as he rendered the word of God in his Address at the successful National Thanksgiving & Independence Service held yesterday at the Miatta Conference Hall.
Apr 22, 2013, 12:12
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In Sierra Leone, Nigeria Road Safety Team Assures SLRTA
The Road Safety Technical Team that recently arrived in Sierra Leone from the Federal Republic of Nigeria has assured the Sierra Leone Road Transport Authority (SLRTA) of its continued support to ensure that the hiking rate of road accidents is minimized.
Apr 22, 2013, 12:10
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In Sierra Leone, IAMTECH Graduates 455 Students
Institute of Advanced Management and Technology (IAMTECH), an affiliate of the Njala University College on Saturday 20th April 2013 awarded Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates to four hundred and fifty-five students who have successfully completed various courses at the Institute on 3 Hospital Road, Kissy Dockyard in the east end of Freetown. During the awards ceremony, the Principal of the Institute, Dr. Mrs. Abie Paula Kamara said IAMTECH is expecting to become an autonomous university not too far from now. She revealed that within the past years, the Institution has upgraded its Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) department with computers installed in the laboratory for students offering Computer Science and Information Technology.
Apr 22, 2013, 12:08
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - April 22th 2013
*ECONEC Regional Secretariat Commissioned *Le54.3bn Agric Assets for Bo *Bo District Council leads Transparency and Accountability *New Salone Songs to hit the air waves *Disabled Commissioner Angry with Ministry *Sierra Leone Hosts African Youth Conference against Hunger *Western Area Basketball League reaches play-off stage.
Apr 22, 2013, 12:06
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In Sierra Leone, President Koroma Encourages Sports Minister to do More
His Excellency President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma has encouraged the new Minister of Sports, Paul Kamara to do more in transforming the Ministry and sports in Sierra Leone.
Apr 22, 2013, 12:04
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Sierra Leone’s Finance Minister Calls for More Practical Help for Women
Sierra Leone’s Finance and Economic Development Minister, Dr. Kaifala Marah has called on founding member States of Equal Futures Partnership (United States, Australia, Benin, Bangladesh, Denmark, Finland, Indonesia, Jordan, the Netherlands, Peru, Senegal, and Tunisia as well as the European Union and the World Bank) to produce a portal that will consist of benchmarks, to enable countries know their levels of achievements through various assessments mechanisms.
Apr 22, 2013, 12:02
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THE AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM (APRM)LAUNCH OF THE SIERRA LEONE COUNTRY REVIEW REPORT,
From 16-17 April 2013, Ambassador Fatuma Ndangiza Eminent Member of the APR Panel, at the invitation of the Sierra Leone APRM National Governing Council led by its Chairperson, Dr. Osman Gbla, attended the Launch of the Sierra Leone Country Review Report and National Programme of Action (NPOA) in Sierra Leone.
Apr 22, 2013, 12:00
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As Hon. Dr. Bu-Buakei Jabbi Esq. Begs for Time, SLPP Haunted by April 2002 Ruling April 2002 Ruling of Supreme Court
Thursday April 18th 2013 was the second day of hearing of the petition brought by the opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) against the November 17th 2012 elections landslide win of President Koroma. It was a day of ironies when an eleven years old obscure judgment of April 29th 2002 in favour of SLPP and former President Kabbah by the Supreme Court, became center-piece repeatedly cited by ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) party lawyers against the current position of the same SLPP at the same Supreme Court.
Apr 19, 2013, 17:16
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In Sierra Leone, Over 300 Residents Rendered Homeless in Kailahun
Very heavy storm that occurred on Tuesday 16th April 2012, left over three hundred residents in the Segbwema and Mendekelema in the Njaluahun Chiefdom, Kailahun district homeless. According to reports, the storm also left over fifty houses, including schools and health centres unroofed and destroyed.
Apr 19, 2013, 17:14
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"Sierra Leone Losing Billions to Unchecked Sea Transportation"…Says SLNC GM
The General Manager (GM) of the Sierra Leone National Carrier (SLNC), Mr. Rulle Bamie Turay, has said in Freetown that Sierra Leone stands to lose revenue worth billions of leones to unchecked sea transportation if corrective measures are not put in place in the next five years.
Apr 19, 2013, 17:12
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Hon. Alpha Kanu to Present Paper on Info-Tech in Germany
Sierra Leone's Minister of Information & Communication, Hon. Alhaji Alpha B. S. Kanu, will be presenting a paper on the topic "Information Technology Infrastructure Expansion as an Essential for Economic Development," at the African Business Week in Frankfurt, Germany on 22nd April 2013. The conference will bring together experts from the Information and Technology world including the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Dirk Niebel.
Apr 19, 2013, 17:10
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - April 19th 2013
*ECONEC Regional Secretariat Commissioned *Le54.3bn Agric Assets for Bo *Bo District Council leads Transparency and Accountability *New Salone Songs to hit the air waves *Disabled Commissioner Angry with Ministry *Sierra Leone Hosts African Youth Conference against Hunger *Western Area Basketball League reaches play-off stage.
Apr 19, 2013, 17:08
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In Sierra Leone, Port Loko Chair wants Local Involvement in Donor Largesse
The National President of Local Council Chairmen in Sierra Leone, Ahmid Munir Fofanah who doubles as Chairman of the Port Loko District Council (PLDC), has told members of the European Commission in Brussels that, "the Commission should allow people to participate and make their decisions for their own destiny rather than donor agency officers to just sit down in big cities and determine what kind of life the village people should live."
Apr 19, 2013, 17:06
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Women's Empowerment: Are we holding ourselves back?
In Women's Empowerment… Don't Push Us Around: I focused on the ideology of patriarchy and its undesirable consequences on women's rights and freedom. The practice of down-grading our being is as old as the human race itself. There is no known time throughout the history of humankind during which women, in any community, experienced a life unfettered. That being said, women must take some responsibility - minimal as it may be - for the many entrenched and perennial problems that we face every breath of our existence.
Apr 19, 2013, 17:04
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Workshop for the Wrap Up of Supervision Missions in Sierra Leone: His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma to formally Open the Programme
Dakar, 17 April 2013. All stakeholders and partners of the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAP) will meet from 22nd to 26th April 2013 in Freetown, Sierra Leone for the Wrap Up of the supervision missions under the auspices of the Head of State of Sierra Leone, HE Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma.
Apr 19, 2013, 17:02
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Happy Birthday to you my mother Mrs. Lydia .G. Coker
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Apr 19, 2013, 17:00
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APC Lawyers make Amendment but are taken aback as SLPP Lawyers Drop Unexpected Application
The Elections Petition that was filed to court by the main opposition, Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) against the validity of November 17th 2012 elections which swept President Ernest Koroma to re-election, was first heard yesterday 17th April 2013 by the Supreme Court presided over by Hon. Chief Justice Umu Hawa Tejan Jalloh.
Apr 18, 2013, 17:26
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Kenya Supreme Court Releases Detailed Judgement On Election Petition
Kenya's Supreme Court on Tuesday in Nairobi said that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga did not table strong evidence to seek the nullification of then President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta victory.In a detailed judgement issued in Nairobi, the Court observed that the evidence tabled did not disclose any irregularities."
Apr 18, 2013, 17:24
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In Five Years….Sierra Leone Govt Triples Food Production
Latest figures from the Ministry of Agriculture has indicated that the government of Sierra Leone has scored another resounding success in the agriculture sector particularly through the Smallholder Commercialization Programme which has significantly transformed farmers into small scale entrepreneurs who are now busy contributing to an unprecedented upward trend in the production of major food crops like rice, cassava, Sweet Potato, Groundnut and oil palm.
Apr 18, 2013, 17:22
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In Sierra Leone, Bollore Redesigns Freetown Port Terminal
As part of its contribution to the success of the Agenda for Prosperity, Bollore has given a facelift to the Freetown Port Terminal at the Queen Elizabeth Quay II in Freetown.
Apr 18, 2013, 17:20
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World Bank Report Boosts President Koroma's Agenda for Prosperity
President Koroma's Agenda for Prosperity is on a solid foundation and fellow Sierra Leonean should be optimistic that in the nearest future, prosperity as articulated in the President's Agenda will be achieved.
Apr 18, 2013, 17:18
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