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October 2010

Hustlers, people call them, are the ‘attack collect’ and ‘defend collect’ journalists. No wonder, writers have described a journalist as ‘one who contributes to the periodic press either for his daily living or as a career.’ Career

It is estimated that more than 250,000 people lost their lives in January, 2010. Still, far more were injured in what is considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest tragedy in

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, October 13, 2010 – The Agence de Médecine Préventive (AMP), the National Institute of Public Hygiene (INHP), and the Institut Pasteur in Côte d’Ivoire (IPCI) announced today the launch of a mobile

Global Soccer Management Patrick Mork, who is working as Director of European Operation has said Leone Stars performance against South Africa, is unique despite they were unlucky to take all three points.  (Photo:  Patrick Mork) Patrick

Wit is not the reserve of academics, politicians and other statesmen. Journalists could be counted among them, including some famous Sierra Leone journalists past and present. Some are laced with sarcasm and downright insults while

Wednesday 13th October 2010; Kuala Lumpur: A groundbreaking collaboration between 20 of the world’s First Ladies placing children’s rights and education at the heart of the development agenda is taking place in Malaysia. (Photo: First

The name Yenga sounds threatening when mentioned to many Sierra Leoneans who have either not been there or get incorrect information of the situation of Yenga. Let me first give a succinct historic background of

The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have dispatched two officers attached to the Bureau of the Consular Section in their Foreign Ministry for the issuance of 2010 'Hajj' visas. The officers, Messer's Abdulaziz Bin

In order to stimulate greater efficiency, and provide better service to government and the people in a vital area in the public sector, the SLPP government of President Tejan Kabbah proposed that the then autonomous

Published in July last year, this piece is being reproduced, with additional information by the author, with a view of actually examining the level gone in the campaign for an access to information law in

In a bid to maintain a good environment for our citizens in Liberia, Ambassador Rev. Dr. Mrs. Marie Jilo Barnett in collaboration with UNHCR, ECOWAS and LCRRR this past weekend ended a symbolic ceremony of

Leone Stars have had two eye-catching performances in Cairo against the African Champions and at home taking on 2010 World Cup host, South Africa respectively. Well done to Leone Stars for at least not losing

50 year old Moses Mbayo, one time Manager of Mount Everest Security agency, on Friday 8th was found dead at his toilet room in Allen Town, Freetown. The late man is married to two wives and

At a work shop held at the United Polio Brothers and Sisters Hall Kissy, disabled have called for the omission of section 2 (2) of the soon to be enacted Disability Bill. Content as enshrined in

One of the oldest schools in Port Loko District, Schlenker Secondary School, established by the Church of England on 10th October 1959 by Reverend Schlenker, past Sunday turned 51 years. To commemorate the day, a thanksgiving