2008-10-14
Tony Blair Mission Due in Freetown
As part of his role as an unpaid advisor to His Excellency President Ernest Bai Koroma, Tony Blair has this week sent a small team of his staff to support the Government of Sierra Leone in attracting private investment and working with the government to further improve on governance processes and capacity building.2008-10-14
A Mother's Final Look at Life
Fatmata Jalloh's body lay on a rusting metal gurney in a damp hospital ward, a scrap of paper with her name and "R.I.P." taped to her stomach. In the soft light of a single candle -- the power was out again in one of Africa's poorest cities -- Jalloh looked like a sleeping teenager. Dead just 15 minutes, the 18-year-old's face was round and serene, with freckles around her closed eyes and her full lips frozen in a sad pucker. 2008-10-14
Fuel now Le15, 000
Ministry of trade and industry in concert with oil companies have responded to the demands of the people of Sierra Leone by drastically reducing the cost of fuel that has been eating deep into the economy. 2008-10-14
The Political, Tribal Differences in Kalangba
As far as I know Kalangba is one of the highly politically charged chiefdom headquarter towns in Sierra Leone. The small but lively subsistence farming community is located some fifteen miles away from Makeni in the Bombali district. It is predominantly a Loko settlement; however, it is also occupied by Madingos and Fullahs, with a few inhabitants of Temne business people. The pastoral Fullahs, like always, settle here as herdsmen. They also do some business. 2008-10-14
President Koroma is 'Wesleyan Hero'
The President, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, was yesterday crowned "Wesleyan Hero" at a special Sunday service in his local church, the Wesleyan Church of Sierra Leone (WCSL), Kissy Dockyard, in Freetown. 2008-10-14
Another PMDC heavyweight quits
One of the strongest supporters of Charles Margai and founding member of Peoples Movement for Democratic Change, PMDC a splinter group of the opposition SLPP, is reported to have left the now flagging party. 2008-10-13
Minister Admits Cabinet Reshuffle Fever
Deputy minister of information and communications Mohamed Koroma Friday admitted that President Ernest Bai Koroma's pending cabinet reshuffle was already sending shocking waves among ministers, with many already panicky. 2008-10-13
SLPP MP Complains Speaker
Deputy minority leader for the opposition SLPP in parliament has complained that the Speaker of Parliament Justice Abel Stronge hardly allows the opposition to freely debate on important matters brought before the House. 2008-10-13
Fear of Insecurity in Country, Liberia Border
Residents of Gendema village in the border town between Sierra Leone and Liberia have expressed fear of insecurity at the boundary of the two sister countries. 2008-10-13
Ernest Koroma Makes More Promises
President Ernest Bai Koroma Friday made more promises to the nation during the state opening of the second session of the third parliament at parliament building on Tower Hill in Freetown. 2008-10-13
Super Eagles Beat Sierra Leone 4 - 1 - Maintain 100 Percent Record
Invincible Super Eagles yesterday defeated Sierra Leone 4 - 1in the 2010 African Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup qualifier match played at the sixty thousand capacity Abuja National Stadium. 2008-10-13
'Eagles Deserve to Win'
Sierra Leone coach, Mohammed Kanu, has admitted Super Eagles superiority over his Leone Stars, which he said ranks among the best in the world. 2008-10-13
Team Spirit Key to Eagles' Success - Odiah
Nigeria full back Chidi Odiah has attributed the Super Eagles' rejuvenation to a renewed sense of team spirit. 2008-10-12
Eagles Romp Past Sierra Leone
Nigeria coach Shuaibu Amodu made some major changes to his starting line-up and was rewarded with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Sierra Leone in a 2010 World Cup/Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday in Abuja. 2008-10-13
Nigerians Celebrate Independence in Freetown in Grand Style
Adeze Ojukwu is the Chair Person of Media Committee in the Nigerian National Union in Sierra Leone. She also lectures at the Department of Mass Communications, Fourah Bay College, (FBC) University of Sierra Leone. She covered the 48th Nigerian Independence Celebration in Freetown and writes on the Carnival. 2008-10-13
ActionAid holds Hunger Free Women Charter Confab
ActionAid international Sierra Leone has conducted a two-day HungerFREE women charter orientation meeting at the young women Christian association hall in Freetown. 2008-10-13
APC Councilor Extols SLPP Tycoon
APC councilor Kabbah Stephen Turay of Ward 332 in Freetown Saturday praised former SLPP parliamentary aspirant for the pivotal role he played in developing his community. 2008-10-13
LICCSAL Turns Sod at New Site
LICCSAL business college Friday turned the sod for the construction of the college's new site at Freetown Road, Wilberforce. 2008-10-13
Gabbidon Team Plans 'Tougher Defense'
Defense counsel for Francis Gabbidon, former ombudsman in the SLPP government, is preparing to file a new motion in the ongoing trial following a 168 count charge of misappropriation of public funds contrary to law. 2008-10-13
NOC Boosts Services Secondary School
In a bid to develop sports in the country, the National Olympic Committee (NOC) last week donated sporting equipment to the Services Secondary School in Freetown. |
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