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October 2012

The National Social Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has increased pensions to 30% effective this month October over the weekend as was approved by President Ernest Bai  Koroma. In a letter dated 1st October 2012 addressed to the

Leone Stars Coach Lars Olof Mattsson alongside his backroom staff and twelve foreign-based players have arrived from their respective locations in Europe and USA to prepare for their match against Tunisia in Monastir on Saturday

Patriotic Sierra Leoneans Organization (PSL) will be facilitating a Presidential debate on Monday November 5, 2012 at the Miatta Conference Center, Brookfield Freetown. Presidential Debates are important for many reasons. First off, the candidates will

Copenhagen, October 8, 2012 - The annual Global Green Growth Forum (3GF) which brings together leaders from government, industry and international organizations has convened today in the Danish capital of Copenhagen, to discuss actionable measures

First  choice goal keeper Christian Caulker (in photo) has called on all Sierra Leonean Muslims and Christians to pray for Leone Stars to get victory over their Tunisian counterparts on Saturday. The 24-year old who has

Sierra Leone’s advance delegation of five people landed safely in Tunis on Sunday ahead of the Tunisia-Leone Stars 2013 final round return leg qualifying match in Monastir on Saturday.  (Photo: Ishmael ‘Jaw Jaw’ Koroma (left)

Professionals players, the technical team and other officials headed by the Youth, Employment and Sports Minister; Paul Kamara are expected to arrive in Tunisia today ahead of their 2nd leg crucial Nations Cup qualifying match

Airtel on Friday 5th October partnered Thinking Pink Breast Cancer Foundation in promoting health and raising awareness for women in general in the country. This was lauded by a march pass of the Airtel DIVAS along

Freetown, Sierra Leone, 6 October 2012 - Prince Taylor, a local investigator formerly attached to the Charles Taylor defence team, was arrested early this morning on nine counts of contempt of the Special Court. The

Cluff Gold plc has officially rebranded to Amara Mining plc to reflect the start of a new era for the company as it moves closer to its goal of becoming a larger gold producer. The company

Deputy Vice Chancellor of Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, Professor Sahr Gbamanja has disclosed that attitude is life, as according to him, “the attitude you carry around makes an incredible difference in

His Excellency President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has challenged the Muslim community to do more in maintaining religious tolerance in Sierra Leone. He noted that the theme of the National Delegates' Conference of the Supreme

More than just a festival! Open Call For Artists and Exhibitors Business, Sport, Music, Market, children and youth village… The International African Festival Tubingen, known as AFRICACTIV, has grown from a local to international audience, striving for quality. The

The World Bank has released Africa’s Pulse which states that despite global slowdown, African economies are growing strong and the World Bank is urging countries to spend the new oil, gas, and mineral wealth wisely. Africa’s

Semi Final: Saturday 13th October Y2K vs. Israel/Premier FC Sunday 14th October, 2012 Big Barrick vs. Byrne St/Congo Market Grand Final  Sunday 21st October 2012 at K-T playing field   4:30pm Stay with Sierra Express Media, for your trusted place in news!