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August 2011

Cameroon lost their second Group B game 1-0 to Portugal, while Mali lost 2-0 to hosts Colombia in Group A at the Under-20 World Cup on Tuesday .  (Photo: Cheick Fantamady Diarra had the best

There is reportedly a spate of resentment in the membership of the Western Regional circles of the opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) consequent to the just concluded elections of party executives. This has however resulted

Mr. Idiot’s wakefulness of coming events (the soon to come Presidential elections) has compelled him draw consciences of Sierra Leoneans to Maada Bio’s serialized involvement in coup d’états. The Idiot was amazed hearing that the Mendes

Joseph Mattia a civil servant yesterday appeared before Magistrate Johannes Wellington of Court 2 on a count charge of unlawful possession of special papers used for forgery of bank notes contrary to section 9(a) (1)

Street garages are nuisances  The man with the beam is very disturbed at the utter lawlessness that is being exhibited by garage operators who leave their premises and work right in the middle of the

The leading mobile phone company in Sierra Leone, Airtel, is likely to take over sponsorship of the Sierra Leone Premier League this coming football season. The company, we are told, is all set to triple what

The Sierra Leone national football team, Leone Stars, has made rapid improvements in the FIFA and CAF rankings. After the rankings were put out, members of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) used same to sing

Rather unfortunately, this is a term I want to use to describe Sierra Leone. Dinosaurs ruled the earth a long time ago. However, climatic changes, and other events, wiped out all of them. Present day

In response to public concerns on corruption related practices, the Regional Manager of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) North, has cautioned officers of the Metropolitan Police and Waste Management Division of the Makeni City Council (MCC).  (Photo:

The Okeky Fishing Agency over the weekend rescued five Sierra Leonean fishermen from drowning at sea after their wooden carved canoe drifted for days. (Photo: vessel Captain Mr. Chao with the rescued men) The local fishermen

As part of a series of training outlined in the approved work plan for 2011, the Independent Media Commission (IMC) with funds from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organized a three day training in

The Chairman of the Mines and Minerals Committee in Parliament Hon. Chernor Bah has lauded Koidu Holdings expansion project in Kono District for an increased foreign direct investment in the country.  (Photo:  Hon. Chernor Bah

In its drive to spread anti-corruption messages to rural communities, the Northern Regional office of Anti-Corruption Commission has held sensitization meetings in Lokomassama and Marampa Chiefdoms in Port Loko District. Addressing representatives of both chiefdoms at

Freetown, Sierra Leone, August 1, 2011:  For Yehri Wi Cry, Inc.’s (YWC) first initiative, President and Co-Founder, Marie Mansaray, Co-Presidents Nadia Sasso and Zainab Fadiu-Deen, and Secretary, Nadeen Lewally have arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone

‘Memories last forever - Mary Lou Retton, Olympic Gymnast’ After my summer break I’ve been back in action, this time speaking on SLBC’s Tea Break about the 2012 Olympics, which start in London 1 year from