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March 2017

Thousands of women and girls are becoming abused every year in Sierra Leone and a few only have the courage to reporting the abuses and their abusers – making it difficult for the authorities to

Below is the funeral announcement for the late Mrs. Michael, mother of Mr. Martin Michael, MD, Mercury International.

Statement by the Minister of Political and Public Affairs, Hon. Nanette Thomas, during the International Women’s Day in Midrand, South Africa- 8th March 2017. Salutations; Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning, I’m pleased  to be here with

Over the weekend, at the Port Loko Descendants Union annual general meeting held in Gbinti, the people of Port Loko, categorically and unanimously rejected the presidential ambition of Alpha Khanu. The meeting is dedicated to

In a press release dated 6 March 2017, Brig. (Rtd) Julius Maada Bio has disclosed that the plaintiffs in the just concluded matter at the high court over the leadership struggle have filed an appeal

Freetown, 7th March, 2017 - The new Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone has called for closer ties between the Parliaments of China and Sierra Leone. In his maiden visit to the Parliament of Sierra Leone

The National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPD) on Friday 3rd March, 2017 ended a two-day training for 70 newly-recruited staff on the theme; 'Empowering Staff For Quality Service Delivery' at the headquarters of Sight

The Legal Aid Board’s Alternative Dispute Resolution on Tuesday, 7 March 2017 resolved a long standing dispute in respect of a property on Newcastle Street, in Kissy, Freetown between one Mr. Solomon Samba Mansaray and

APC Youths League takes lead in engaging Young People on Registration Under the Leadership of Bai Mahmoud Bangura the APC Youth League is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that young people understand the importance of

Ghana obtained her independence from Britain 60 years ago today, 6th March 1957! Sierra Leone obtained hers 4 years later in 1961 but Sierra Leone has not grown! She has remained stunted in vulnerable conditions requiring

Pursuant to its mandate in section 7 sub-sections 1 & 2 of the Anti-Corruption Act 2008, the ACC met with EDSA on the Pay No Bribe (PNB) Campaign. The very high profile meeting took place

The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) on Monday 6th March, 2017, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sierra Leone Gouji Construction and Investment Cooperation Ltd, on the construction of five blocks

The euphoria that coursed through the veins of the Gambian people, following the delayed but eventual departure of former President Yahyah Jammeh is a well-earned respite for many in the country. The decision of the

Freetown, March 6, 2017: The public will recall that in January this year, during my visits to different districts, I called for peace in the SLPP. On January 19, 2017, in a letter to the

The death is announced of Mrs. Souad Michael who died on Wednesday 1st March, 2017 in Cambridge, U.K. aged 64 years. She is survived by her children Martin, Rodney, and Edwin Michael; her grandchildren Edward, Edmond,