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April 2013

Sierra Leone’s multi-accredited emissary to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ambassador Andrew Bangali on Thursday 18th April 2013 said without mincing his words that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is to be blamed for

There is a glimmer of hope in the horizon for young Sierra Leonean Sports Journalists to benefit from the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) ongoing projects, the re-elected international sports association boss Gianni Merlo has

His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma to formally open the Workshop Dakar, 18 April 2013. All stakeholders and partners of the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAP) will meet from 22nd to 26th April 2013 in

Sierra Leone’s new envoy to the People’s Republic of China, Victor Bockarie Foh has assured, that with his appointment to China, more efforts will be put towards further strengthening the already existing relationship between the

Dozens of Caribbean journalists, area media representatives and members of the Jamaican community gathered Wednesday for Irie Fashion Rave (IFR) media/press release party at West Soho’s echo-chic Greenhouse Night Club in the lower section of

TUNIS, Tunisia, April 18, 2013/ -- A new report by the African Development Bank (http://www.afdb.org) explores how structured finance techniques can mobilize African domestic capital to support economic infrastructure projects and economic growth. Seven out of

Mohamed Jimmy Rogers, aka Manzu, will launch his solo album, ‘Ability in Disability’, later this year.  Manzu who was a member of the group C-Bolt, confirmed that works are ongoing for his ‘Ability In Disability,’

LONDON, 18 April 2013 – Sierra Leone’s Minister of Finance, Kaifala Marah, has called for the implementation of the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States in the post-2015 development agenda to help Africa fulfil its

Having been in the international sporting wilderness for close to three decades since its formation in the early 1930s, the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) has finally gained international recognition from the International

Washington DC, USA - On Friday April 19, 2013  from 6:30 p.m.,  to 9 p.m., all  paths lead to the American University in Washington, DC,  where Fourah Bay College distinguished alumni and members of the

Expands custody and trustee services for clients in largest economy in Africa 18 April 2013 - Standard Chartered will acquire the South African custody and trustee business of Absa Bank. This acquisition builds on the significant investment

Jamboree Consult, the Public Relations unit of SaloneJamboree, has launched a state of the art website for award winning artist Nasser Ayoub (in photo). The site is part of moves to rebrand the ‘Tranga Hase Bobor’

Amara Denis Turay, aka  Kao Denero, has commended the Government  and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) force for lifting the ban on his proposed concert. The rapper thanked the Government for reversing their decision earlier which

In the midst of a jam-packed Supreme Court yesterday 17 April, 2013 the country’s main opposition Sierra Leone People;s Party (SLPP), represented by celebrated legal luminary Dr. Bu-Buakei Jabbie (in photo), apologized for an irregular

Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) headquarters at New England, Freetown came to a standstill on Monday this week when workers downed tools in protest against deplorable conditions of service. The striking workers complained about late payment