Fellow journalists and members of the public, as we mark World Press Freedom Day today the 3rd of May 2011, let us spare a thought for two of our colleagues whose remains still await burial
If there was any event that demonstrates the unity and camaraderie among Sierra Leoneans in mainland Europe, especially the BENELUX countries (Belgium, Netherlands, France and Luxembourg), that event was Sierra Leone’s Golden Jubilee. If there
Hosted by Sierra Leone Youth Facebook group, “Le We Talk” April 30, 2011, Hyattsville, Maryland, USA My Fellow “Le We Talk” Members; Organizers of this Historic 50th Independence Candlelight Vigil; My
Fifty years ago, a beautiful wind of change swept across the West Coast of Africa and brought forth our independence Fifty years today, a great many still question its essence Alas, as we continue to wallow in
Bumpeh Town in the southern district of Bo this past Thursday was in uproar shortly after the killing of a 3 year old girl by a hospital porter. (Photo: Joseph Moseray) Joseph Moseray who works as
As Sierra Leoneans converged at the country’s National Stadium in celebration of Sierra Leone’s 50th independence anniversary this past Wednesday, 27th April, erstwhile Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Haja Afsatu Kabba appeared conspicuously agile
The interim leader of the United Democratic Movement (UDM), Mr. Mohamed Bangura has described the SLPP and PMDC for boycotting the 50th Anniversary celebration as ‘unpatriotic and untimely.’ Addressing journalists at a press conference at the
The head of police legal department is reportedly in hot waters owing to his leaking of confidential information to the press. (Photo: I G Munu of Sierra Leone Police) Superintendent Mohamed B. Kamara, who acts as
Reports have it that Abu Bakarr Koroma a student of the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) was allegedly stabbed to death at around 8:00 a.m. Monday 25th by his brother Santigie
In a bid to demonstrate its corporate social responsibility, one of Sierra Leone’s banking institutions; the Standard Chartered Bank, on April 30th donated assorted food items and toiletries to the Blind School. The items which
Al-Qaeda founder and leader Osama Bin Laden is dead, according to US officials. The US is in possession of Bin Laden's body, the reports say. President Barack Obama is due to make a statement shortly. Bin Laden
Sierra Leone and Ghana shared the spoils on Saturday in an international friendly. The game in Freetown ended 1-1 as the Black Stars Team 'B' took the lead before the Sierra Leone's Leone Stars
As I sit in front of the television, eagerly waiting to watch the news on Sierra Leone 's 50th anniversary of independence (27th April 1961- 2011) as the celebrations are underway in the country, I
Sierra Leone’s Independence anniversary has been colourful, glamorous, and above all, a historical event. Several other activities are still ongoing thus a sequel of the golden jubilee. Apparently, messages regarding a reflection on the mistakes
Introduction Towards the end of 2010, the number of paralegals providing free basic justice services in Sierra Leone doubled, as donors joined with non-governmental organizations and community-based groups to create a nation-wide network of legal assistance.
