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April 2013

Sierra Leone Parliament Tuesday 16th April, 2013 approved the presidential nomination of Alhaji Wurroh Jalloh (in photo) as substantive Executive Director of the Maritime Administration. The Parliamentary approval of the SLMA former Acting Executive director went

A three-man Road Safety Technical Team from the Federal Road Safety Commission of Nigeria on Tuesday paid a courtesy call to the Secretary of President Koroma at State House. The team, which was invited by the

Corruption has a devastating impact on the economy and the society and that is why Islam strictly prohibits bribery. This is what the Hadith and the Qur’an have to say about it: "God cursed the one who

The Station Manager of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) in Lungi, Lansana Sawie, has accused the Angelic Contracting Firm, Circular Road, Freetown of mismanaging $69 Million meant for the implementation of water projects right

Information reaching this press from Buya Romende Chiefdom, Port Loko District, reveals that OSD officers from Lunsar Police Station, deployed at Dawnus, are engaged in massive theft of the fuel meant for the operation of

In a few days, Sierra Leone will celebrate her 52nd so-called Independence Anniversary. The celebration will be graced by endless petrol queues, inflated prices, salary crisis, water shortage, epileptic electricity, rampant violence, endemic corruption, mass

Supporters of the national team, Leone Stars, have severely criticized the Minister of Sports, Hon. Mohamed Abubakarr Paul Kamara, for the appointment of Irish born Johnny McKinstry (in photo) as head coach of the national

On 27th April, 2013 Sierra Leone will celebrate her 52nd Independence Anniversary amid long petrol queues, water shortage, epileptic electricity, inflated prices, endemic corruption, chronic poverty, salary crisis, rampant violence, mass unemployment, armed robbery, poor

Faith in the Lord Pentecostal Church, situated at 44 Circular Road,  April 14th celebrated its third Annual Thanksgiving Service. Delivering the sermon on the theme, “Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord All Yee Land, Serve

The Ballon International Academy Preparatory School recently held its annual speech and prizegiving ceremony on the school campus at 23 Back Street, Kissy, Freetown. Giving a brief background of the school, the proprietor and headteacher, Emmanuel

In a telephone interview with the Head Mistress of the Sierra Leone Muslim Brotherhood Primary School, (SLMB) Koaquima – 3 kilometers outside Koidu City, the District headquarter town of Kono in eastern Sierra Leone, Mrs.

Like many other development partners, the relationship between the World Food Program (WFP) and the people of Sierra Leone has lasted over a long period of time dating back to the days when the current

We all know that not all state actors have the potential of achieving great things especially in the discharge of their respective functions. Therefore, if a government is to succeed, it needs to have the

Strong governance indicators transcend meeting the core values of democracy; like free speech; promoting an open government; and ensuring free fair and elections. Successful governance performance takes into account meting those core issues upon which

Orange launches in Africa, on StarAfrica.com, the 2nd edition of the music contest in partnership with Deezer and Zimbalam ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, April 16, 2013/ -- In order to promote new  African music talent, StarAfrica.com (http://www.StarAfrica.com)