June 16th is commemorated for all black kids on the continent of Africa. This day should be a sober reflection for all children in Africa irrespective of status, colour or sex. Children in schools are
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 20 June 2012—In a high-level forum at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development today the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) presented the conceptual groundwork for a future “Sustainable Human Development Index,”
The security forces attached to Kambia District in the North of Sierra Leone have linked mysticism to President Ernest Bai Koroma’s intuitiveness to establish the Attitudinal and Behavioural Change Secretariat as a springboard to propel
The Anti-Corruption Commission in April 2011 undertook a system review of the Customs and Excise Department of the National Revenue Authority (NRA). This exercise was carried out by an independent body, FJP Consultancy Group. A
Keynote Address Delivered by His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma President of the Republic of Sierra Leone On the opening ceremony of “THE 7TH CONNECTING RURAL COMMUNITIES (CRC) AFRICA FORUM” AT MIATTA CONFERENCE HALL, FREETOWN, SIERRA
As part of the Anti-Corruption Commission’s sensitization, awareness raising and the empowering of pupils and teachers in the educational sector, the Commission has taken the Anti-graft crusade to schools in Freetown, during what is referred
Rio de Janeiro/New York, 18 June 2012 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) presented today an initiative to boost sustainable agriculture in developing countries through partnerships between governments, businesses and smallholder farmers to coordinate
Despite several achievements in governance structures including peace and socio-economic transformation in the country, efforts are still in progress to further ensure the effective implementation of development policies, in collaboration with bilateral partners for sustainable
Mr Solomon A.J Pratt (commonly known as Jolly Boy) was not a member of the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) at the time of the 1967 General Election. He joined the All People's Congress as an Independent candidate from
Rio de Janiero, Brazil, 19 June 2012—The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released a new publication today on the risks from climate change on Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs). The volume entitled, “Frontline Observations on Climate
Freetown, 20, June 2012 (SLENA): Member of Parliament for Constituency 19 in the Kenema district Hon. Magnus B. Kallon has disclosed to SLENA that over ten residents of Baoma Chiefdom have suffered seriously in the
Freetown, 20 June (SLENA): Acting Works, Housing and Infrastructure Minister, Abdul B. Barrie has advised two construction companies to redouble their efforts in the completion of the Moyamba, Pujehun and Kabala township roads. He made this
Freetown, 20 June (SLENA): In a bid to address the welfare of children and disability issues, government through the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs is to set up two commissions in due
Freetown, 20 June (SLENA): In other to help parliament archive better delivery services, the Parliamentary Assistance Coordination Office through the support of UNDP last week donated office equipment to the hansard section of parliament. Presenting the
Freetown, 20 June (SLENA)-Parliament in collaboration with the Freetown City Council opened a book of condolence for the late Minority Leader, Honourable Momoh Pujeh who passed away on Thursday, 17th May 2012. Director of Public Relations
