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May 2010

The Sierra Leone Police in collaboration with student for Democracy and Peace Society of the FBC have facilitated the signing of a peace communiqué between the two main political groups at FBC, namely the Black

May 26 – The U.S. Embassy in Freetown wishes to inform applicants that, effective June 4, 2010, the application fee for U.S. non-immigrant visas will increase. The total new MRV fee for H, L, O,

Mr. Chairman,Colleague Ministers of Government,Honourable Members of Parliament, Members of the Diplomatic and Consular CorpsMembers of the Fourth EstateDistinguished ladies and gentlemen, I feel greatly honoured to be a part of the 25th May, celebrations of Africa

Oh yes, the people of Pujehun and Kailahun districts are fools and have always been so. They are the only people who have always stood for their rights and refused to have anyone force things

The Zain Africa Challenge, the University battle of brains now at the First Semi-Finals stage, still continues to be shown on TV screens in Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation aired the show yesterday

President Ernest Bai Koroma on Tuesday, 25th may 2010, gave a lecture at the GULF University of Science and Technology, (GUST). The disclosure was made to the Information Bureau of the Sierra Leone Embassy in Riyadh,

On 22nd, May, 2010, students of the Institute of Public Administrations and Management (IPAM) paid a courtesy call to London Mining Company’s mining site situated at Lunsar. Students from the various departments totaling 96 in

The stormy NASSIT ferry issue that has unwarrantedly become central media attraction has now finally been laid to rest as the few repairs they needed on them have now been fixed and have been internationally

Students of the Milton Margai College of Education and Technology (MMCET) yesterday went crazy in the streets of Freetown demanding answers for the prolonged strike action of their lecturers who they say have reneged on

As the trial between the State versus Afsatu Olayinka Kabba (in photo)  gains momentum, the Defence team is vehemently bent on revoking orders of the high court to protect prosecution witnesses in the ongoing proceedings. The

It is certain that what affects the nose affects the eyes. This is true because the proximity between the two is short. This is so true for the kind of relationship that exists between journalists

Alhaji Jalloh, Press Attaché, Saudi Arabia Monitors from neighbouring Kuwait: The Sierra Leone Mission in the State of Kuwait confirmed the arrival of President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma in Kuwait city for an official three–day

Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Mrs. Sia Nyama Koroma, made an impromptu visit to Washington DC, USA to attend the CARE International 50th Anniversary Conference. Her entourage comprised of her personal physician, Jaraie Kabba-Kebbe, MD., her

Very recently, Ambassador Dr. Christian Kargbo was in the media spotlight for all the bad reasons despite his tireless efforts in propagating President Koroma’s Attitudinal and Behavioural Change anthem among Sierra Leoneans and non-Sierra Leoneans

By the look of things, it is obvious that the recent resignation of the once vibrant Anti Corruption Commission boss has undermines the tough fight against crimson corrupt elements in Sierra Leone. Mr. Cole’s very