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May 2013

There is certainly no doubt that the Brain Drain Syndrome began first as phenomenon in the developing countries some decades ago. However, it became a palpable reality in the 70’s when, experts, professionals and intellectuals

The Regional Manager of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) North, has pleaded with bike riders plying the routes in the Northern Region to reject and report corrupt acts perpetrated by public officers in the traffic sector,

Africa’s continued growth has sparked the interest of investors from industrialized nations, resulting in fierce competition for its resources and markets. The aggressive economic expansion efforts by China and India, among others, come to mind.

Nongowa chiefdom authorities have revealed to this press that they will leave no stone unturned in the collection of local taxes for the year 2013. The Chiefdom Administrative clerk Samuel Gbessay Dugba told this reporter that

In an era of lightning speed, ever-present wireless connectivity, high tech is now also being used to benefit livestock farmers in rural areas of Africa. Widely known for being used to track wild animals, GPS,

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, May 15, 2013/ -- We, the African Development Fund’s Governors, Planning and Finance Ministers from Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal and Sierra Leone attended the ADF-13 Presentation Workshop on the Fund’s

Keynote Address Delivered By Ms. Nanette Thomas National Coordinator And Second-In-Command Attitudinal And Behavioural Change Secretariat At The Opening Ceremony At The Workshop On Gender-Based Violence And Teenage Pregnancy At The Drill Shed Lungi Barracks Mr.

Citizens in developing countries do not fully benefit from trillions in natural resources WASHINGTON, DC, 15 May 2013.  The lives of over a billion citizens could be transformed if their governments managed their oil, gas and

While the world remains focused on ending Mali’s conflict following rebel incursions into the northern part of the country early last year, there are about 400,000 Malian children facing severe disruptions in their education, warns

A three-member panel of the Appeals Chamber today dismissed an appeal by convicted former Special Court defence investigator Prince Taylor against his contempt conviction and 2-1/2 year prison sentence due to late filing of the

In commemoration of the 52nd Independence anniversary of Sierra Leone on April 27th 2013, H.E. Ambassador Khadijatu Bassir  hosted a dinner at the official residence.  (Photo: H.E  Bassir delivering her speech) The event was graced by

As we move on with, prosperity in Sierra Leone it appears the rate of development is faster than the naked eye can see. Yes it is true that hard times are banging every corner of

The word ‘Cholera’ became a fearful household name in Sierra Leone when in 2012 the disease dealt a terrible blow on this nation with disastrous consequences. Apparently, the disease has become one of those human

Sierra Leone Minister of Trade and Industry, Alhaji Usman Boie Kamara, on Monday May 13th 2013, paid a one day familiarization visit to Milla Group Sierra Leone Limited at No2 Bai Bureh Road, Kissy, Freetown. 

Sierra Leonean born Watford midfield maestro Nathaniel Chalobah, on loan from Chelsea, has been named in the England Under-21 squad for next month's European Championships.  (Photo: Nathaniel & Zola talk tactics) The loan of the 18-year