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October 2012

Whistles and locust vuvuzelas have been persuasive in the political mass rallies in the capital Freetown.  Traditional hammocks are no more in use as it traditionally marks a show of respect to revered authorities –

The Open Government Initiatives (OGI) on Saturday September 13th, rated President Ernest Bai Koroma’s five years tenure in office as one catalogued in academic language grade 'excellent'. (Photo: HE President Ernest Bai Koroma) The meeting which

VIENNA/MILAN: George Biguzzi, Bishop Emeritus of Makeni Diocese and UNIDO Director General Kandeh Yumkella joined forces at a recent event to promote the University of Makeni (UNIMAK) and Sierra Leone at a “Round Table” conference

Portsmouth defender Mustapha Dumbuya (in photo) has been commended for putting up a good performance for Leone Stars against Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles in a 2013 Nations Cup last round qualifying match last Saturday in Monastir,

Report on the allegation of two missing containers of free health care drugs at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay on the September 13th, have been submitted by the fact finding committee. Evidence of the report states

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are currently expensing the word “disenfranchisement” a fracture of the dense use of another word “democracy” and “democratization” proceedings. Acts that infringe upon the rights of others from using their democratic

Top management team of the Freetown City Council (FCC) on October 10th, temporarily terminated the use of party attire including uniform bearing political party colours and regalia in order to avoid embarrassment. Management pointed out that

The Budget Advocacy Network, Save the Children, Oxfam, and World Vision officially launched a nationwide Sierra Leone Health Budget Tracking Survey Report on Thursday October 11th, at the Hill Valley Hotel by the ACC commissioner

Africell on Friday October 12th, expressed their excitement to journalists  in their support and collaboration with Save The Children, under the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in collaboration with Ecobank in organizing the “Race for

Bumbuna Hydro Electric Environmental and Social Management Project officially launched its website for transparency and accountability at the National Power Authority (NPA) building on Friday October 12th. Whilst explaining the purpose of the launching of the

It appeared subtle to many in the opposition camps that just the eve of President Koroma’s nomination procession at the country’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) scheduled last Thursday was been gripped with the scotching heat

The new Academy year is in full swing after a busy summer for Craig Bellamy Foundation (CBF), with the boys sharing new experiences and resources with the staff and a set of new volunteers, whilst

An unscrupulous Indian businessman at Harry's Shop, Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown only known as (PK) and his boss Pa Harry last week ran out of luck when the National Revenue Authority (NRA) in collaboration with

In keeping to the tenets of implementing the Revised National Anti-Corruption Strategy (RSNACS), the NACS Secretariat embarked on a regional programme in October to establish Integrity Committees in local councils in Bo, Moyamba, Bonthe and

Sierra Leone’s President Ernest Bai Koroma said that the decision by Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea, to work towards the formation of a Makona River Free Zone came at the right time, given the fact