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May 2016

South Melbourne right back Amadu Koroma (Pictured) has revealed he is open to playing for Sierra Leone if an invitation is extended to him. The Sierra Leone-born who few months ago signed for South Melbourne FC

Labour's Sadiq Khan has vowed to do all in his power to make London "better", as he was sworn in as the new mayor. The much-criticised campaign questioned Mr Khan's alleged links to extremists. Mr

Beijing, China. 11 May, 2016 - Honourable Alimamy Philip Koroma has arrived in Beijing, China's capital,  as Sierra Leone's Ambassador  Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to The People's Republic of  China. He also comes with accreditation to

One of the fastest growing renowned water companies in Sierra Leone, Gulf Beverages Company, the producer of Gulf Water, has continued to maintain quality standard.  (Photo: Claudius Stark Davies, Commercial Manager) Established in 2015 at Smart

Milla Group Sierra Leone limited one of the leading plastic manufacturing company in the country has been recognized with an award by the Sierra Leone Labour Congress for providing jobs and also protecting the rights

South Africa, May 7 (SLENA) -Vice President, Dr. Victor Bockarie Foh on Monday 2nd May 2016 admonished a cross section of Sierra Leoneans living in south Africa and Botswana, respectively, to live in unity, be

The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Works, Housing and Infrastructure has started a two-week road infrastructure development inspection across the country that ends on 18th May, 2016.  (Photo: Chairman Hon. Komba Kamara & Deputy Hon. Tamba

The National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM), over the weekend organized its 5th Consumer Parliament Conference in the diamondiferous district of Kono. Alex Mansaray reports, the conference which took place at Diamond Lodge Hotel in Yomba Lucy Memorial

Starting the SWOP Programme in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown has increased the demand for our intervention more than ever with hundreds of Young People within the age of 16-25yrs signing up for our Mentoring Programme. 

There are many communities in the country especially those in the provinces that are not benefiting from electricity supply.   In fact, there are about 30 percent of communities even in the Western Area that are

Encroachers are still rejoicing over government’s snail-pace to take action In most countries in the world, the capital cities are densely populated to such an extent that the people scramble to get plots of land to

On Friday 29th April, 2016 the 26 km stretch, spanning from the Sumbuya-Lugbu jetty to Nganyaguehun-Gbagbo in the Bo District was official handed over to contractors for reconstruction. The commissioning ceremony took place at the

Group Chairman Elumelu reconfirms Africa network as strategic priority, pledges further capital for African growth The United Bank for Africa (UBA) recently held its inaugural Senior Leadership Forum, reflecting the strategic importance and growth potential of

PETERSBURG, Fla. (May 4, 2016) — Three-time English Premier League champion Joe Cole has signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, pending ITC approval. His contract with the Rowdies runs through the end of the 2017

Freetown, May 4 (SLENA) - Vice President, Ambassador Dr. victor Bockarie Foh last Friday, 29th April 2016 unwrap the 2016 National Health and Nutrition Fair at the Miatta Conference Centre, Brookfields in Freetown.  (Photo: Vice