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May 2011

Sierra Leone's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E Wusu B. Munu presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty (HM) Sultan Qaboos Bin Said of the Sultanate of Oman in

Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Excellency Ambassador Andrew Gbebay Bangali registered an unprecedented history by being the first Emissary who appended his signature on the African Maritime Transport Charter. 

The world at large is becoming unsustainable and it means its inhabitants should brace up for unprecedented events. In the USA, we drink from the Potomac River, despite its pollution, there is no complaint as

Prosecutors from the world’s six international criminal tribunals will meet in Freetown this weekend to look at best prosecution practices and to focus on the necessary steps to close the courts as several of them

The world’s most outstanding reggae musician, Nesta Robert "Bob" Marley, died on 11th May 1981.  His death was greeted with respect and honors by elites the world over. As in previous years, Rastafarians all the way

In the wake of frequent complaints of poor circulation of the local tabloids (newspapers) owing to ineffectual distribution by the vendors, a member of Sierra Leone Vendors Association (SLVA), Hassan Jonah has expressed concern and

One of ruling APC Peace Ambassadors, Honorable Dauda Tombo Bangura (in photo), in his efforts to moralize patriotism Saturday 7th convinced hundreds at his Malama residence. Honorable Dauda characterized patriotism using President Ernest Bai Koroma’s agenda

Management of the Bank of Sierra Leone has secured a $4 million grant from the World Bank for reforms and modernization programs of the bank. The Finance and Economic Development Minister, Dr. Samura Kamara, recently signed

In its bid to increase standards, effectiveness, co-efficiency, fast, reliability and convenience in the use of the ubiquitous worldwide Internet, Comium SL Monday 9th launched WIGO (Wireless Internet on The Go). The launching which took place

This is the one million dollar question on the lips of well-meaning Sierra Leoneans as the country runs aground.  (Photo: Adeyemi Paul, author) Many of us did witness the role this body played while the rebel

Convicts awaiting the death penalty enjoyed a Presidential pardon on Independence Day April 27th, 2011. Ritual murderers Michael Josiah and Mustapha Bojon have had their names on the list of persons granted Presidential mercy. The two were

The Local Unit Commander of Waterloo Police Division, Superintendent Edmond Issa Conteh Monday 9th May, 2011, supervised the burning of Le100m worth of Diamba (cannabis sativa) amidst stiff police presence. The drug, it is told, was

Bob Marley advocated the use of marijuana/cannabis by raster as a religious sacrament. It was certainly not to provide inspiration for millions of youths after his death Marley would have appreciated the word wide respect that

President Ernest Bai Koroma has over the weekend commissioned the Premuda Sierra Leone - a new national carrier on the occasion of the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary at the Queen The II Elizabeth Quay.  (Photo:

Romanian-born businessman Frank Timis (in photo) has leapfrogged three top hedge fund managers to become the wealthiest Australian in Britain, according to Britain’s leading newspaper Sunday Times Rich List. 48-year-old Timis got a total net