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October 2011

We are saddened to learn of the death on Friday 21 October 2011, of Judge Antonio Cassese, an eminent international jurist and, until recently, President of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. Among the many achievements in

MAKENI, SIERRA LEONE - The Ministry of Local Government and has last (Friday) 21st October 2011, administered a coronation rites on Paramount Chief Bai Shebora Kansangha II  at Pate Bana Marank Village in the Bobbali

Dallas, Texas, USA: October 23rd.  It is argued that the establishment of the consular service in Texas is a necessary part of the Sierra Leone policy of trade expansion that President Ernest Bai Koroma focused

Washington, D.C.: Monday 24th October, 2011: The inaugural lecture for this year’s Human Rights Seminar, held at The City University of New York, was presented by Sierra Leone’s High Court Judge, Justice Abdulai Sheikh Fofanah. The

In respect of the death of Mr. Sam E. Metzger, former member of the Board of the Independent Media Commission, a Book of Condolence will be opened to the general public for signing on Wednesday

Prior to a meeting with investment associates in Germany to market Sierra Leone´s rich potentials, Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Richard Conteh, has informed his compatriots in Berlin about his government’s outstanding achievements in recent

The Mayor of Freetown, Herbert George Williams, is said to have grabbed a piece of land situated at Fergusson Street, owned and belonged to one Haja Sia Alie. Reports are that the Ministry of Lands and

Following SLPP (Sierra Leone People’s Party) disclosures of recorded discussion between Mohamed Bangura (leader United Democratic Movement Party) and one allegedly Ngaoja fellow, it has reached this press that there is stern disagreement between the

The Bo report undoubtedly accused 4 police officers for the murdering and shooting of harmless people during the Bo disturbances. Police Constable 12381 B.S Mansaray commonly known as White Boy, according to the report, was held

While Sierra Leoneans continue to be overtly obsessed with frequent outburst of political violence in various parts of the country, the incidence of fire outbreak especially in government establishments has become a cause for concern. When

Who says the fire at Lands Ministry was an accident? It’s not at all. It has pleased Mr. Idiot to inform all concerned that he has been tasked to coordinate with the police as they

The lack of selling standard products at affordable prices, which have been a major problem in trade, was resolved in Bo on Saturday October 22nd, 2011 when the Attitudinal and Behavioral Change (ABC) Secretariat dialogued

Green Tech or Clean Tech in the African context is much about the provision of sustainable resources primary to human daily existence, namely energy and water. Coupled with this is also the need to ensure sustainability

As World Bank/IFC ranks Sierra Leone among the world’s 10 most-improved economies for entrepreneurs Freetown, Sierra Leone, October 21, 2011—The Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to improving the country’s business climate has reaped results. Sierra Leone

Education is the heartbeat and power-engine of development. To have a cutting edge and sustainable development, African countries should allocate more funds on science, technology and telecommunication. In the business world time is of essence