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March 2017

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,

Reliable reports coming from Freetown say Brigadier General (Rtd.) Julius Maada Bio is poised to win the SLPP flag bearer race hands down! Bio, reports say, still enjoys popular support from SLPP supporters across the country and

Scrambles for the National Progressive Democrat (NPD) Party membership card were reported after certification by the Political Party Registration Commission (PPRC) on Tuesday 14th February, 2017. This was disclosed by the Public Relations Director, Prince Dwyer

Revenue generation is not only about collecting taxes, but sealing leakages, preventing wastages and promoting a fair tax system. This is according to newly approved Board Chairman of Sierra Leone’s National Revenue Authority (NRA), Alpha

When President Ernest Bai koroma announced the date for the general elections for next year, there was a collective sigh of relief that could be felt around the four corners of the country and even

Civil Opinion Each and every one of us has emotional wounds, but until we admit it, we will remain in an emotional quagmire that keeps dragging us down to commit heinous and mayhem like the current

Sierra Leone's infrastructural development continues under President Ernest Bai Koroma  Much development has taken place during President Ernest Bai Koroma's terms in office.  Rebuilding of highways in and around Freetown and filter roads to adjoining cities