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October 2009

Government Model Secondary School at Berry Street in Freetown was the scene of turmoil when parents and pupils turned on the school administration for what they refer to as a move to put a stop

Several teachers have expressed concern over the government's decision to scrap the 6334 school system, saying it will not be in the interest of developing the educational standard in the country. "I personally prefer the 6-3-3-4

After the ten years brutal war in Sierra Leone, the National Commission for Social Action (NACSA) has finally started the process of giving reparation packages to registered beneficiaries who bear physical and psychological scars of

Despite the huge contributions done by the international communities, NGO's and the government of Sierra Leone to eradicate malaria, one of the deadly diseases in the Sub-Region, the disease still remains a threat to most

The issues surrounding the payment of Le40,000 allowance meant for teachers as transportation is not coming on time and they are expressing anger over the delay, Sierra Express Media reports. Investigations reveal that from the time

Whenever I read some books of the Old Testament like Daniel, Esther and others, I never fail to be amused at the flattery or sycophancy of the courtiers of the old kings and rulers. Those

Sierra Leoneans who are opportune will take part in the Europe-Africa Business Development Conference 2009. This was disclosed by Mr. Michael Kamara the head of the Sierra Leone Exporters Association. The Europe-Africa Business Development Conference, the

Zain, the leading GSM service provider in the developing world and the first in Sierra Leone  has again made its impact by bringing world famous superstar Akon to share the stage with our own Sierra

Notwithstanding statements released concerning the itinerary of President Ernest Bai Koroma on the internet and over newspapers while in New York, the people have been waiting avidly to hear what their leader had to say

Mballu Bangura, a fifteen year old school girl repeatedly stabbed her colleague, Elizabeth K. Whombho, aged fourteen over a school boy whom they both claim to be in love with. Both of them reside in

A police constable is alleged to have been assaulted and beaten by sex workers in Kenema City over the weekend after he attempted to come to the rescue of an elderly man who had been

Inmates and officers in the Pademba Road Prisons will now have the chance of watching international matches and events on television as a result of the gift of a DSTV Satellite transmitter, and its paraphernalia,

Sandi, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Marine Resources has blamed in no uncertain terms the Sierra Leone Navy for what he describes as their security lapses resulting in poachers having a field day

Jacob Jusu Saffa, the fiery National Secretary General of the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) has said that a lot of people who voted for the ruling All People's Congress (APC) party are leaving in

Sandi, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Marine Resources has blamed in no uncertain terms the Sierra Leone Navy for what he describes as their security lapses resulting in poachers having a field day