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September 2013

With support from Irish Aid, the Anti-Corruption Commission has embarked on nation wide monitoring of the Free Health Care implementation and assessment of the impact on beneficiaries and health service providers. The exercise which commenced on

President Ernest Bai Koroma (in photo), a people’s man who has captivated the hearts of one and all at home and abroad; the Uncle you would like to have over for Thanksgiving Dinner or Xmas

It is not a secret that Police Officers in their thirst for money are bent on discrediting the credibility of the Sierra Leone Police. The act of taking bribes by Police Officers has engendered a

The Special Court Appeals Chamber today unanimously upheld the conviction of former Liberian President Charles Taylor on 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and affirmed the 50-year sentence imposed by the Trial

Last week, I looked at the six-year rule of His Excellency the President, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma – a rule that has brought unprecedented changes on the developmental landscape of Sierra Leone and reformation in

The global football governing body FIFA is following through with the decision to help alleviate the question of bad pitch at the main bowl of the National Stadium by sending an artificial turf specialist. Dr. STEPHEN

Marlayca Designs and Modeling Agency, launched on September 22nd at 34 Adelaide Street in Freetown, is the new hope for aspiring models and designers in Sierra Leone. (Photo: Founder and CEO of Marlayca Designs, Hawa,

This Friday on Al Jazeera’s talk show South2North, Redi Tlhabi looks at the impact mathematics has on education. “If mathematics is a word that fills you with fear, you’re not alone,” says Redi at the start of the show,

Freetown- (24 September 2013) – London Mining is pleased to announce the appointment of Whitsun Ade-Cole (Jr.) as Manager Government Relations effective 1 October 2013. Whitsun joins the company from the Office of the President where

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has on Friday 13th September started the Bilateral budget discussions for FY 2014 2016, for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at MJ Motel in provincial town of Port

Leading Nigerian entrepreneur Kola Aluko was joined today by Oscar Winning actor Jamie Foxx and British fashion designer, Ozwald Boateng to mark the launch of a new chapter for African development. The Made in Africa Foundation

Social Workers Sierra Leone during the weekend conveyed a community outreach programme at Fourah Bay where they sensitised the people on the need to live in peace.  (Photo: National Coordinator Social Workers Sierra Leone, Hassan

Head Teacher of FAWE Primary School in Grafton, Mrs. Augusta B. Sesay, is alleged to be receiving the salary of the late Mrs. Agnes N’kala, a former teacher of that institution since her death in

The Sierra Leone Association of Nurse Anaesthetists [SLANA]  on Monday, 23rd September, 2013 commenced a four day training of their fourth annual update in anaesthesia.  (Photo: Dr Juan Shepherd, President SLANA) The forum which attracted huge

Ongoing investigations at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) HQ has proven that the Deputy Examinations Officer at the Milton Margai College of Education and Technology (MMCET) Congo Cross Campus, Mr. Leigh Bockarie and Mr. Volima