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APC Rehabilitates Mabang/Ribbi Ferries & Kono-Krubola Rd
There are interventions going on which are aimed at ensuring the much needed prosperity for Sierra Leoneans come to pass. Solar-powered street lights thrill many provincial residents now living in brightly lit streets. Indeed for a much needed prosperity to happen, the obstacles to ending poverty must first end.
May 17, 2013, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, ACC Encourages Bike Riders To Reject And Report Corruption
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, as they constitute an offence.
May 17, 2013, 17:10
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Sierra Leone Constitution & Detention of Suspects by Police
Section 17.(1).(f) of the Sierra Leone Constitution says that no person shall be deprived of his personal liberty except in a case where there is reasonable suspicion of his having committed or of being about to commit a criminal offence. Furthermore, Section 17.(3) of the Constitution says any person who is arrested or detained in such a case as is mentioned in Section 17.(
May 17, 2013, 17:08
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In Sierra Leone, President’s SEA Speaks
Following pro-SLPP media reports questioning her appointment & duties, Special Executive Assistant (SEA) to President Ernest Koroma has said her new position in Sierra Leone make her duties to be as “an extension of the work of the President”.
May 17, 2013, 17:06
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 17th 2013
*Parliament Squeezes Kingharman Road Hospital *Star Zero to Discuss with Willie “J” *World Bank Study on Youth Violence Launched *RPSDP Inaugurates Grievance Redress Mechanism*ICASL Celebrate 25th Anniversary *Swimming Development Course Resumes *German Embassy Boosts Handball Association.
May 17, 2013, 17:04
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
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. Chairman, Members of the High Table, Senior and Junior Officers of the 15th Battalion of the Lungi Garrison, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen. I am very honoured and deeply humbled for giving me the opportunity to serve as Keynote Speaker at this very important workshop. The topic gender-based violence and teenage pregnancy is very close to my heart, and I want to thank the organizers for putting this workshop together. I will focus my attention this morning on Teenage Pregancy.
May 17, 2013, 17:02
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Immemorial of the late Hon Alex M. Koroma
Immemorial The late Hon Alex M. Koroma
May 17, 2013, 17:00
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In Typical African Tradition... Charles Margai Joins APC to Grieve for SLPP MP
In typical African tradition, politicians in Sierra Leone on May 15th 2013, put aside their various party colours and partisan views to grieve together for the loss of Hon. Alice Foyah, a female parliamentarian from the opposition SLPP. The day saw Charles Margai leading a group of PMDC members to extend condolence to the SLPP. Also at SLPP headquarters was Osman Yansaneh, the Secretary-General of the ruling APC who also led a high-powered delegation of APC Cabinet Ministers and politicians to extend condolences to the SLPP family.
May 16, 2013, 17:20
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In Sierra Leone, Karamoh Kabba Speaks on Youth Unemployment
Honourable Karamoh Kabba, Deputy Minister of Political & Public Affairs has said that His Excellency the President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma places great importance on the question of youth welfare in the country. Hon Karamoh Kabba was speaking at the African Peer Review Mechanism’s (APRM) inaugural governance forum on Youth Unemployment & Job Creation yesterday 15th May 2013 at the British Council in Freetown.
May 16, 2013, 17:18
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In Sierra Leone, Kamajors Benefitted Nought from War
Former fighters of brutal war-time militia (the Kamajors) have in a press release issued on Saturday 11th May 2013, stated that they suffered without benefit during the national crisis period of the now-ended eleven years of civil war. The Kamajors were making the press release to condemn what they term as “the unfortunate and inciting statements made by Charles Francis Margai claiming to have the authority, capacity and influence to mobilize Kamajors to Freetown”.
May 16, 2013, 17:16
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT REHABILITATED
The general public is hereby informed that the Ministry of Information and Communications in collaboration with the Excellent Printing Press of Ghana and the Government Printing Department will be commissioning the Rehabilitated and well equipped Government Printing Department on Tuesday 21st May, 2013 at 10:00am in the premises of Government Printing Department.
May 16, 2013, 17:14
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PHOTO NEWS: “Margai is My Brother but...”
PHOTO NEWS: "Margai is My Brother but..."
May 16, 2013, 17:12
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AFFORD-SL Attends Women's Conference in New York
With support from General Electric (GE) New York and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, Fredericka Williams an entrepreneur and beneficiary of the Organization of Women Networks for Entrepreneurs (OWNERS) project is attending a tailored training course and Women's Networking Conference organised by GE at their Leadership Training Centre in Crotonville, New York. The conference is slated for 13th to 15th May this year.
May 16, 2013, 17:10
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In Sierra Leone, AMR Gold-SL Ltd Boosts Kamakwie Residents
As a way of complementing President Koroma’ s Agenda for Prosperity in the area infrastructural development, Agriculture Health Care, Education and skills training, an Exploration Company operating in Sella Limba and Sanda Loko Chiefdoms in the Bombali district, AMR Gold Sierra Leone Limited, is currently undertaking several development projects within the chiefdoms. In a bid to respond to its corporate social responsibilities and to reduce the impact of its exploration programmes on the communities, the company set aside funds for community development programmes for its operational areas.
May 16, 2013, 17:08
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In Sierra Leone, 43 New Citizens Take Oath of Allegiance
As third batch of applicants for Sierra Leonean citizenship take oath of allegiance to the Republic of Sierra Leone at State House in Freetown on Friday 10th May 2013, His Excellency Dr Ernest Ba Koroma has congratulated 43 new Sierra Leoneans who took the oath of allegiance.
May 16, 2013, 17:06
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 16th 2013
*Education Minister Warn Missions over Schools *Dennis Streeter’s Office Burnt Down *Aberdeen Creek Should be Protected *Sierra Leone Host West African Biennial Summit *Winners Chapel Extends Love to Disabled Pupils *New NOC President Calls for Unity *President Koroma Says no to Teenage Pregnancy.
May 16, 2013, 17:04
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In Sierra Leone, Free African Foundation Distributes Seedlings to Farmers
Chairman of Free African Foundation, Mr. Deamad Amadu Conteh in collaboration with Hamilik Okulu Turkey have distributed over three thousand bushels of rice seeds to more than one thousand farmers in Mabereh village in the Debia chiefdom, Port Loko district, covering 100 villages.
May 16, 2013, 17:02
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
“LIKE CHARLES MARGAI, LIKE MOUSSA IBRAHIM!!” PART 1
(This article, first published in 2012, is being reproduced to give lie to barefaced dishonesty and infantile bumbling antics I strongly believe epitomize character traits of an attention-grabbing and confrontational Charles Francis Margai. The negative connotations the ludicrous and destabilizing utterances nutshell should not be trivialized even though a seemingly false bravado Charles loves to clownishly strut about with can safely be ascribed to an insatiable urge to revel in being the cynosure of eyes – even if they are crossed-eyes or squinted ones.
May 16, 2013, 17:00
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In Sierra Leone. Charles Margai is back at Police CID today
68 year old Elder Statesman Charles Margai is today expected to continue helping Criminal Investigations Department of the Police investigate utterances about marshalling kamajor militia fighters in a supposed bid that will be “when the problem of this nation will start”.
May 15, 2013, 17:20
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In Sierra Leone, Freetown City Council Mayor Gibson & his able Team, Increase on Community Meetings
Mayor of the Freetown City Council (FCC), His Worship Sam Franklyn Bode Gibson, the Deputy Mayor Hannah Jaiah and the entire membership of the Council have intensified their monthly general meetings in various communities within the municipality.
May 15, 2013, 17:18
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Bobson Sesay is “Embarrassed”
Dr. Alfred Bobson Sesay, the former Minister of Lands under the erstwhile Tejan Kabbah Government, who was also widely known by the nickname of BOBSON BROKE OSE, is currently embarrassed; just as he was “embarrassed” exactly six years ago to today’s date (May 15th 2007).
May 15, 2013, 17:16
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In Sierra Leone, “Access to Energy is Key to Women’s Empowerment”…First Lady
The First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Mrs. Sia Nyama Koroma, has said in Freetown that access to energy is an integral instrument in the empowerment of women in the Mano River Union and Africa as a whole.
May 15, 2013, 17:14
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In Sierra Leone, MamaYe to Launch Mothers and Babies Campaign
MamaYe will on Friday 17th May 2013 launch a public action campaign to save the lives of Sierra Leonean mothers and babies at the British Council, Tower Hill in Freetown. This was revealed to journalists on Monday 13th May 2013 by Communications Advisor for Evidence for Action (E4A), Madam Fatou Wurie who disclosed that somewhere in Sierra Leone, more than five women die every day from causes related to pregnancy and child birth.
May 15, 2013, 17:12
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Joseph Assignment Global Initiative provides water for Sierra Leoneans
A Christian-based non-governmental organization known as The Joseph Assignment Global Initiative has stormed Sierra Leone as part of the organisation's undertakings to support and empower communities across the world. In Sierra Leone, locals in the Barrie Chiefdom, Pujehun District have already benefited from donations of learning materials and other wares from The Joseph Assignment Global Initiative.
May 15, 2013, 17:08
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 15th 2013
*A Call to Business Supports Youth Employment *$50,000 Ultrasound Machine for Makeni Hospital *Face of Bai Bureh Photo Launched *UBA in 8.2b Profit before Tax *Dr. Patrick Coker wins NOC Presidency *Trade Minister Visits First Step *SALWACO Manager Warns Chiefs, MDAs.
May 15, 2013, 17:06
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In Sierra Leone, As it celebrates its 7th anniversary : Solomon Berewa School in Charlotte Village Needs Help
As it celebrates its 7th year anniversary at the school premises in Charlotte village on Sunday 12th May 2013, the management, staff and pupils of the Solomon Ekuma Berewa Primary School at Charlotte village in the Western Rural District, has called on the Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to assist the school in approving it teachers and also to provide its basic needs. The school was built by the former Vice President Solomon Ekuma Berewa for the people of Charlotte village and its surrounding.
May 15, 2013, 17:04
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
PRESIDENT KOROMA DESERVES A “THIRD TERM”
Much has been read into the various views on a possible third term for the President. The debate has been quite animated, generating considerable controversy. The Press release from State House was as hazy as it was definite in what it said.
May 15, 2013, 17:02
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE
THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (MoFED) ANNOUNCES FOR THE INFORMATION OF PRINCIPALS OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS, HEAD TEACHERS, THE SIERRA LEONE TEACHERS UNION (SLTU), PARENTS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE HASS REMITTED A TOTAL OF LE 2,652,005,000 (TWO BILLION SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY TWO MILLION, AND FIVE THOUSAND LEONES ) BEING PART PAYMENT FOR BOTH BECE AND NPSE RESPECTIVELY AS FOLLOWS: LE 985,620,000 FOR NPSE AND LE 1,666,385,000 FOR BECE TO WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL (WAEC) AS EXAMINATION FEES FOR PUPILS TAKING THE ABOVE EXAMINATION FOR THE 2012/2013 SCHOOL YEAR.
May 15, 2013, 17:00
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President Koroma say Girl Pikin : Girl Pikin for tote exercise book en go learn
Our headline for today is in local Krio parlance to ensure the message spreads faster. It reflects position of President Koroma insofar as burning issue of teenage pregnancy goes. First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Goodluck-Jonathan is currently visiting Sierra Leone’s First Lady to lend support to fight against teenage pregnancy.
May 14, 2013, 17:20
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Bobson Sesay’s Letter to Tejan Kabbah
I wish to refer to your letter dated 11th May 2007 addressed to me on the above subject. Frankly and earnestly speaking, Your Excellency, this matter has been of serious embarrassment to me in particular and the Government in general.
May 14, 2013, 17:18
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In Sierra Leone, Margai Freed On Le50million Bail
A Sierra Leonean Elder Statesman, 68 years old Mr. Charles Margai was yesterday May 13th 2013 released from a 66 hours police custody on a bail of Le50million and handed over to two sureties in persons of his PMDC party's spokesman Bamidele Thompson and PMDC Treasurer Alford Wilson. Margai was freed before the 72 hours constitutional time limit. Whilst Police continue their investigations into Margai’s recent utterances, his sureties should ensure Margai reports himself to police on alternate days; starting this Wednesday 15th May 2013.
May 14, 2013, 17:16
EDITORIALS
Awareness Times is Flying High at Sierra Leone’s High Court
When AWARENESS TIMES newspaper took the Independent Media Commission (IMC) to court last year September for illegally suspending our newspaper, we were fully confident that we were within our rights. We also had Sulaiman Kabba Koroma Esq., the award-winning lawyer to argue for us.
May 14, 2013, 17:14
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In Sierra Leone, “We will continue to equip the police to increase their efficiency and professionalism”
His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has said that the decision of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) to construct a new divisional headquarters in Makeni was an indication that the police have come of age. He made this statement on the occasion of the turning of the sod ceremony for the construction of a new divisional headquarter in Panlap, the headquarter town of Makarie Gbanti Chiefdom on Saturday 11th May 2013.
May 14, 2013, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, ACC Concludes Presentation of Monitoring reports on MDAS to Stakeholders in Kenema
The Anti-Corruption Commission has on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May 2013 launched the Monitoring report on the City and District Councils, Ministries of Health, Education and Agriculture in the Eastern Region. The report which was put together by the Monitoring and Compliance Unit of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) was presented to stakeholders at the Paloma Guest House in Kenema.
May 14, 2013, 17:10
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 14th 2013
*85 Bedrooms Hotel Unveiled in Makeni*Cement Shortage Hits Construction Boom *Transparency Engages Small Business Enterprises *Pastor in Court for Alleged Thief *EU Delegation Visit 9 Schools *Youth Commission Capacitates 300 Youth *Cuba, Sierra Leone Parliament to Establish Links.
May 14, 2013, 17:08
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Sierra Leone Secures A Pass Mark In Fighting Corruption
In the last five years considerable commitment has been made in building institutions, providing them the legal framework to develop, expand, perform - institutions investing in social insurance, institutions assembling taxes, institutions advocating on human rights, institutions enforcing the law, dispensing and upholding justice and making the law, and institutions leading the fight against corruption. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) describes these agencies as pillars of integrity.
May 14, 2013, 17:06
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Charles Margai is not a Political Prisoner
The arrest and detention of Charles Francis Margai over the weekend is an interesting twist to what is already a messy situation made untenable by the fractious grounds on which Mr Margai has positioned himself.
May 14, 2013, 17:04
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Intellectually unskilled politicians; who they are and what they stand for? [Mirroring Charles Margai’s Satanic Statement]
This article was first published in September 2012 and I think its reproduction is imperative as Charles Margai’s satanic statement reverberates the essence of this piece. Having rendered himself a political liability and essentially trashed himself into the relics of political and legal history, Charles Margai is now bent on manipulating some of our brothers and sisters in order to bring carnage to a nation that is still healing from a decade long war.
May 14, 2013, 17:02
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London Mining RefurbishesLunsar Landmark
Building on foundations established by Delco over four decades ago, London Mining has further demonstrated its commitment to the community and people of Lunsar and its environs by renovating the Lunsar Town Hall.
May 14, 2013, 17:00
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SLPP is Worried as Solar Lights Flood Kailahun
Local Unit Commander for Kailahun-East Police Division, Supt. M. M. Kamara has confirmed to Awareness Times that an issue being repeatedly recorded now inside Kailahun Town are heated arguments between supporters of ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) and those of the main opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) which latter has the town as one of its support bastions.
May 13, 2013, 12:10
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
CHARLES MARGAI’S WORDS CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED BY THE POLICE:**Areas of High Concern to Citizens have been highlighted**
"..I said "Ernest is not my brother: I am Mende-Sherbro; Ernest is Limba-Temne. I am Margai; Ernest is Koroma," We are not brothers and the lawlessness, I think, is right in his house. If he cannot control that, then we will control it. So please, don't bring triviality into this matter.
May 13, 2013, 12:08
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In Sierra Leone, Charles Margai’s Problem is with Police & Citizens
Family of detained PMDC Leader Charles Margai have been told by President Koroma that he will always regard Charles Margai as his Sierra Leone brother. The President was speaking to the Margai family delegation led by High Court Judge Hon. Justice Sam Margai on Saturday 11th May 2013 at the President’s Lodge in Makeni.
May 13, 2013, 12:06
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In Sierra Leone, President Engages Donors on a National Strategy for Teenage Pregnancy
His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has on Friday 10th May 2013 said issue of teenage pregnancy is very much close to his heart. He said this at a high level meeting held at State House, facilitated by Ministry of Health and Sanitation in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs on a national strategy on teenage pregnancy in Sierra Leone.
May 13, 2013, 12:04
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 13th 2013
*Finance Ministry Signs Micro-finance Grant *MamaYe Calls on Government *Contractors Shock Education Ministry *Swimming Association Appoints 5 Committees*Cycling Association Endorses Dr. Coker’s Presidency*Winston Crowther Scores again for Sierra Leone*Bottling Company Meets with Trade Minister.
May 13, 2013, 12:02
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$6Billion Chinese Investment for Sierra Leone
The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources on 10th May 2013 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China Kingho Energy Group Co., Ltd on the development of mineral resources in Sierra Leone.
May 13, 2013, 12:00
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Lies against Sierra Leone First Lady get Exposed : Hon. Musa Tarawally says Margai does not have a single legitimate document for land!
The Ministry of Lands, Country Planning and the Environment has observed with grave concern, assertions made by Mr. Charles Margai on right of ownership of State Land situate, lying and being at Off Cape Road, Aberdeen, Freetown. Mr. Margai has been misinforming the public about his right of ownership through some media houses and making inciting statements and utterances thereby undermining state security.
May 10, 2013, 17:22
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APC’s Third Term is Still Firmly on Track in Sierra Leone
APC’s Third Term is still firmly on track as there is no Constitutional Limit on how many times a political party can win presidential elections in Sierra Leone. However it should be noted that a President himself can serve no more than two terms... CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR DETAILS
May 10, 2013, 17:20
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As she craves for more SLPP women in Parliament : SLPP Female MP wants another Woman to Replace Hon. Alice Foyah
One of the most eloquent and dynamic female Members of Parliament representing the main opposition Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) from Constituency 82 in Moyamba District, Hon. Gladys Gbapi-Brima, has in an exclusive interview with the Awareness Times on Thursday 9th May 2013, called on the SLPP and the people of Kailahun district to replace the late Hon. Alice Mamie Foyah with another vibrant woman to represent them in Parliament.
May 10, 2013, 17:18
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Does Sulaiman Banja Tejansie Know ‘Trash’ or did he smoke Djamba prior to?
Last week Saturday May 4th 2013,saw the Police and Traditional rulers rushing in to quell an unfortunate development in Kailahun’s Constituency 07. This is because of unfortunate counter-orders reportedly given by Sulaiman Banja Tejansie of the PA.O.PA faction of the opposition SLPP.
May 10, 2013, 17:16
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SLPP’s Rioting ‘Aborbors’ Plead Guilty to all charges : State might now reconsider prior appeals of John Benjamin
Special Executive Assistant to President Koroma has said the State might now consider appeals from opposition SLPP Chairman & Leader for clemency to be given to SLPP members involved in elections related offences during 2012 Elections. Dr. Sylvia Blyden was speaking after twenty SLPP supporters charged with fresh violent acts in April 2013, begged for mercy yesterday Thursday May 9th 2013 as they changed their plea to GUILTY.
May 10, 2013, 17:14
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Sierra Leoneans Graduate as Petroleum Engineers in Abuja
Six Sierra Leonean nationals in Nigeria, Edwin Sam-Mbomah, Arnold Warren Nottidge, Alhaji Yusuf Lahai, Desmond Alie, James Koker and Harold Patrick Kallon, on Saturday May 4th 2013, graduated as Petroleum Engineers at the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Abuja- Nigeria.
May 10, 2013, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, "Bai Bureh was one of our greatest Heroes"…says President Koroma
His Excellency, President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has said that Bai Bureh was one of Sierra Leone's greatest heroes. He made this statement on the occasion of the presentation of the real picture of the former freedom fighter by Gary Schulze, also known as Pieh Gbabiyor Caulker 1, honorary Paramount Chief of Kagboro Chiefdom, Moyamba District, in State House on Thursday 9th May 2013.
May 10, 2013, 17:10
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In Sierra Leone, ACC Targets Pupils In Matotoka And Rosengbeh Towns
The Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission North, has on Wednesday 8th May, 2013 enlightened secondary school pupils in Matotoka and Rosengbeh in the Tane Chiefdom Tonkolili District to enable them speak against illegal charges and other forms of corrupt practices in their schools.
May 10, 2013, 17:08
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 10th 2013
*Labour Minister Warns Encroachers *New Apostolic Church Donates to Orphanages *Disabled Persons Call for Help *Sierra Leone Imams off to Kuwait *SLRCS Celebrates Red Cross Day *Eastern Region Police Impounds 36 Motorbikes *Leone Stars Okay for Nations Cup Championship Play-offs *FC Kallon Donates to Players.
May 10, 2013, 17:06
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In Sierra Leone, NaSSIT Calls on Government's Help
The Director-General (DG) of National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NaSSIT), Mr. Samuel Bangura, has called on the Government of Sierra Leone to help in vacating people who have deeply encroached into land and other facilities owned by the Trust across the country.
May 10, 2013, 17:04
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Sierra Leone Millennium Challenge Corporation Unit goes live
The MCC Unit, charged with the responsibility to undertake a constraints analysis for Sierra Leone has launched an online campaign to disseminate information on progress via facebook, twitter and the world wide web. The Unit has launched its electronic portal on the internet and social networking page on facebook as part of its wider media campaign to generate feedback from the public on its work as it undertakes an analysis of the constraints affecting self sustaining economic growth in Sierra Leone.
May 10, 2013, 17:02
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
Keynote Address Delivered by President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma at the Launch of the National Disaster Response Trust Fund on Wednesday 8th May 2013 at the Miatta Conference Hall, Youyi Building in Freetown
Salutations,I am honoured to welcome you all to this very important launching ceremony. We live in a global village, and we are part and parcel of the benefits and challenges inherent in our membership of the global community. A major global challenge today is managing disasters, which are becoming increasingly common. Actions in one part of the globe may cause disasters in another region, and this region may end up being ours. Others may come to our aid, but we must be prepared, we must be proactive, we must be the first line of action in disaster management in our own corner of the village.
May 10, 2013, 17:00
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Kamara-Taylor Dismisses APC Detractors & foresees 3rd, 4th up to 10th Term for APC
"The APC is one family just as our forefathers wanted it to be. We have moved on past the elections and the focus now is how to deliver for Sierra Leoneans who voted for us in such large numbers because they trusted APC. Our leader and President is making all of us so proud of him and what he is doing in all the regions of Sierra Leone. Based on his good works, I foresee APC will easily win a third consecutive term.
May 9, 2013, 17:24
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Caring Awareness Times Staff Donate to Segbwema Victims
In response to a call by Hon. Robin Farley for assistance to be rendered to victims of a recent Storm disaster in Segbwema, Kailahun, the Awareness Times on Saturday April 27th 2013, made a generous cash donation to the victims at the Segbwema Court Barray. This was during a special event in Segbwema that day when Farley presented items to the victims on behalf of H.E. President Koroma and the APC.
May 9, 2013, 17:22
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In Sierra Leone, President Koroma Launches National Disaster Response Fund
His Excellency President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma on Wednesday 8th May 2013 officially launched the National Disaster Response Trust Fund at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown. President Koroma said disaster prevention, management and swift response is one of the many challenges faced by the global village of which Sierra Leone is part of.
May 9, 2013, 17:20
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In Sierra Leone, Pharmacy Board ends Stake Holders’ Meeting in Kenema
The Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone over the weekend concluded a one-day stake holders meeting in Kenema.Speaking to members the Pharmaceutical Business Association in Kenema and the general public, the Registrar of the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone, Mr. Wilshire Johnson said there are lots of people in the business of medicine that are killing innocent people slowly with drugs that they have no idea about.
May 9, 2013, 17:18
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In Sierra Leone, New multi-sectoral committee set up against Teenage Pregnancy
The Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation has set up a Multi-Sectoral Committee against teenage pregnancy in Sierra Leone.
May 9, 2013, 17:16
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For Threatening State Security & Tribal Incitement...UDM Leader Wants Charles Margai Arrested
For allegedly threatening state security in Sierra Leone and uttering tribalistic statements with the aim of inciting one tribe up against another tribe, the Chairman and Leader of the UDM (United Democratic Movement), Mr. Mohamed Bangura has called on the Government of Sierra Leone through the law officers department to issue a warrant of arrest for the Chairman and Leader of the Peoples Movement for Democratic Change (PMDC) Mr. Charles Margai. Bangura made this call at a press conference held in his part's headquarters on Pademba Road in Freetown yesterday 8th May 2013, where he was responding to Mr. Margai's press conference held on Tuesday 7th May and radio interview aired yesterday morning.
May 9, 2013, 17:14
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Tribute to International Workers’ Day and Addressing Workplace Bullying
Every year, May 1st every year International Workers’ Day (also known as May Day) is being celebrated in recognition of workers’ solidarity as they grapple with one form of work-place like low salaries to harassment and bullying.
May 9, 2013, 17:12
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APC’s Robin Farley Kickstarts Emergency Response Donation to Segbwema Storm Victims
Strong and dynamic member of the ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) party, Hon. Robin Farley, who was former MP representing main opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) in Kailahun district, has on April 27th donated building materials worth millions of leones to victims of the recent storm disaster that hit Follah and Mende Kelema villages and Segbwema town respectively in the Njaluahun chiefdom, Kailahun district.
May 9, 2013, 17:10
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 9th 2013
*Le50m Fine for Misuse of Red Cross Emblem *Jeep Crushes Okada Rider *Liberian Refugees May Become Sierra Leoneans *Illegal Pricing of Petroleum Product Exposed *Peace Corps on a Stomp-Out Malaria Bike Ride *YMCA Retain West Area Basketball Association*Future Strikers Win Camp Diva Youth Championship.
May 9, 2013, 17:08
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In Sierra Leone, "We Must Work Together to Avoid Overexploitation of the Fisheries Resources" … Says Director of Fisheries
Director of Fisheries Mr. Alpha A. Bangura over the weekend called on all fisheries stakeholders to put measures in place and work together to avoid overexploitation of the country's fisheries resources.
May 9, 2013, 17:06
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
FINANCE MINISTRY, AGENCIES AND THEIR MONEY PALAVER
Balancing the budget is not an easy task for the Finance Ministry as it scrounges around to squeeze something out of every conceivable revenue source.That the Ministry recently demanded that agencies, especially regulatory agencies pay all licence and other fees directly into the consolidated fund is therefore not surprising. Some agencies like NATCOM and the Sierra Leone Environmental Protection Agency(EPA-SL) do generate considerable revenue.
May 9, 2013, 17:04
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Why President Koroma’s visit to the UAE was so significant
I read about President Koroma’s visit to this region through news dispatches by our Saudi Press Attaché, M.B. Jalloh, in our online newspapers. The coverage was comprehensive, informative and timely. For President Ernest Bai Koroma and his formidable entourage to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was a very good opportunity for Sierra Leone; after their historic trip to the United States of America.
May 9, 2013, 17:02
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma’s Keynote Speech on the Official Launching Ceremony of the Women’s Empowerment Through Access to Energy Held at The Place, Tokeh Village, Western Rural District on 9th May 2013
On behalf of the people of Sierra Leone, and in my own name, I welcome you all to Sierra Leone. We feel very honoured to be hosts of this seminal Mano River Union Conference on Energy and Gender. I am glad that we are focusing on Women’s empowerment through access to energy. Women’s Empowerment and Energy Access are two major national priorities for me and my Government. So, when in October 2012, my Special Adviser on Gender and Women’ Affairs in consultation with the Minister of Energy briefed and advised that the Government takes the global leadership in hosting this very significant and historical conference, I immediately gave my approval.
May 9, 2013, 17:00
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SLPP Brews Fresh Tension even as Hon. Alice Foyah not yet Buried
There is fresh tension brewing within the country’s embattled main opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) over the respect to be shown to the late female Parliamentarian, Hon. Alice Mammie Foyah who is expected to be buried on Sunday May 19th 2013. Her family chose that date for her burial in order to give her children and other cherished relatives, enough time to fly in to the country to pay their last respects.
May 8, 2013, 17:16
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Emmerson is Proud of Presidential Gold Medal
Emmerson Amidu Bockarie, one of Sierra Leone’s most beloved musical super stars has returned following a successful staging of what many Sierra Leonean music fans in London have termed as a “first of its kind” and a “never been done before” concert in London on 27th April 2013 and which had received coverage by British TV and British media. Emmerson now looks forward “with pride” to collect his awarded gold presidential medal from His Excellency the President.
May 8, 2013, 17:14
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
PROGRESS IN THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR STREET LIGHTS IS IMPACTING LIVES OF CITIZENS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
The Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Energy (MoE) is pleased to inform the general public that the 8,880 solar street lights pilot project is being implemented nationwide in all the four regions of Sierra Leone. This means, the North, South, East and Western Region in all the 14 Districts in Sierra Leone. Added to the 14 District Headquarter Towns, the facility is currently extended to other urban towns like Lungi, Lunsar, Koindu etc. which are also benefiting from the solar street lights.
May 8, 2013, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, President Launches MRU Confab on Energy & Gender
His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has said that women’s empowerment and access to energy are two main priorities for him personally and his government as a whole. He made this statement on the occasion of the official launching ceremony of the Mano River Union Conference on Energy and Gender held at The Place, Tokeh Village, Western Rural District.
May 8, 2013, 17:10
FEATURES
Ministry Of Local Government And Rural Development Briefs Newly Elected Councillors On Their Roles And Responsibilities
The Local Government Act of 2004 ushered in a second tier of government, and this was in apparent response to the need to bring governance closer to the people. Over the past nine years the local government system has worked very well as acknowledged by stakeholders and donor governments and institutions supporting the decentralization programme. Indeed the local government system and all its ramifications are now part of the everyday life of Sierra Leoneans.
May 8, 2013, 17:08
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Africell Launches 'Sierra Leone Street Children Marathon 2013'
Africell Lintel Sierra Leone has on Monday 6th May 2013 officially launched the 'Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon 2013' at its headquarters in Freetown.
May 8, 2013, 17:06
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 8th 2013
*Sierra Leone Tourism College to Train Secretaries *Eye Specialist Talks on Sanitation *Police Investigates Principal *Nigeria Staff College ends Study Tour *COSSI Launched *SLRU Speaks on Press Freedom in Makeni *CEO Say 2012 was a year of delivery for Sierra Rutile.
May 8, 2013, 17:04
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In Sierra Leone, Desphine Shipping Company Celebrates 1st Anniversary
Desphine Shipping, Clearing and Forwarding Company has on Tuesday 7th May 2013 started activities marking the celebration of its first year of excellent service to Sierra Leone. This is disclosed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, Mr. Desmond Allen at a news conference held at the company’s 8A Walpole Street Office in Freetown.
May 8, 2013, 17:02
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
THE OSWALD HANCILES COLUMN : ALL People’s Congress: Symbolism of the Sun!!
“His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has called on all party stalwarts and members to reach out to everyone as the APC doesn’t belong to the East or the West, the North or the South. ‘The APC belongs to all of us, whether northerners, easterners, westerners or southerners’, he said. He made this statement on the occasion of the closing ceremony of the National Delegates Conference held at Miatta Conference Centre, Youyi Building, Brookfields, Freetown...”
May 8, 2013, 17:00
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Politics
APC 3rd Term is Opposition Bogeyman
In Sierra Leone today, the greatest fear of the main opposition parties is the thought of the hugely popular current President, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, being presented as ruling APC’s presidential candidate for next elections slated for early 2018. Even though the President himself and his party’s secretariat have made it clear that the president will not be going for a third term in office as president, the fear of the popularity of Ernest Bai Koroma is so great amongst opposition operatives that they are running amok in great consternation and bemusing panic.
May 7, 2013, 17:20
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
“This is not a law on the books that causes damage. This prevents damage”: We Need Criminal Libel Laws Until We Can Enforce Libel Insurance!
All citizens of Sierra Leone are entitled to protection from malicious slander & libel. The Public Order Act of 1965 grants the right to seek redress in a court of law if one suffers from libel. Too many citizens have extensively suffered from slander and libel at the hands of unscrupulous journalists and it is time to push for the utilisation of these laws against such journalists or in the alternative, to implement recent suggestions by President Kabbah.
May 7, 2013, 17:18
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In Sierra Leone, Late Hon. Alice Foyah to be Buried on 19th May in Kailahun
The late Honourable Member of Parliament for Constituency 001, in the Kailahun district, representing the main opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP), Hon. Alice Foyah who died on Friday 26th April 2013 at the Choithram Memorial Hospital in Freetown following a short illness, will be buried on Sunday 19th May 2013 in Kailahun according to family sources.
May 7, 2013, 17:16
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Africell Launches 'Sierra Leone Street Children Marathon 2013'
Africell Lintel Sierra Leone has on Monday 6th May 2013 officially launched the 'Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon 2013' at its headquarters in Freetown.
May 7, 2013, 17:14
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In Sierra Leone, ACC Presents Monitoring Reports On Mdas To Stakeholders In Makeni.
The Monitoring and Compliance Unit of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd May 2013 presented monitoring reports to stakeholders at the SLTU Hall in Makeni. The monitoring reports were on the Ministries of Local Government (Local Councils), Health and Sanitation, Education and Agriculture.
May 7, 2013, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, 9,888 Solar Powered Street Light Poles to be Installed in 14 Districts
Nine thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight electric solar street light poles are expected to be installed to provide street light in Freetown and other districts headquarter towns in Sierra Leone.
May 7, 2013, 17:10
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In Sierra Leone, Socfin Assures Residents of Pujehun District
The General Manager of Socfin Agricultural Company in Sierra Leone, Mr. Gerben Haringsma has assured the people of Malen Village in the Pujehun district and its surrounding villages of his company's continued operation in the Pujehun district and to also take development to their door step. Mr. Haringsma made this disclosure after receiving an award as 'Best Country Agricultural Company' in the district on April 28th 2013 at the Pujehun Community Center.
May 7, 2013, 17:08
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Sierra Leone Road Transport Authority (SLRTA) to Observe Road Safety Week
The Sierra Leone Road Transport Authority (SLRTA) will on 11th May 2013 join other countries in the world to observe the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety on the theme 'Capacity Building for Road Transport Operators.'
May 7, 2013, 17:06
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 7th 2013
*African Minerals to Boost Education in Sierra Leone *Fourah Bay College gets Bus Soon *MPC Projects 15% GDP Growth for 2013 *Man Jailed 10 Years for Unlawful Carnal Knowledge *FBN Bank Official Visits Cape Sierra Site *GT Bank Hits $650m Profits before Tax *Deputy Education Minister Calls for a Cease Fire.
May 7, 2013, 17:04
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In Sierra Leone, Government & Partners Team up Against Disaster
The Government of Sierra Leone through the Office of the Vice President has partnered with the Office of National Security (ONS), the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society and telecommunications companies in Sierra Leone to launch a 'Disaster Response Trust Fund' with the aim to prevent, manage and adequately/promptly respond to disaster as and when it occur in the country.
May 7, 2013, 17:02
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Security and insecurity discourses : Private Security Agencies and Insecurity in Sierra Leone
THIS ARTICLE IS HEREBY PUBLISHED ON POPULAR DEMAND Unemployment is often a very topical and highly debatable issue in the academia, at the international level and amongst policy makers. Nevertheless, it's startling and absolutely astounding that underemployment is hardly heard of or is rarely brought to the fore. Although the International Labour Organisation has painstakingly codified fascinating employment rules and regulations with the aim of mitigating exploitation of workers the world over, yet the problem persists.
May 7, 2013, 17:00
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APC’s 3rd Term is 100% Confirmed!- Say Supporters at end of successful Convention
At the conclusion of the May 2013 National Delegates Convention of ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) of Sierra Leone, the party’s supporters have told this newspaper that going by the high note on which their party is currently carrying out its development activities across the Nation, at the next presidential elections slated for early 2018, the APC will be re-elected for its third term in office since multi-party democracy was restored in the country.
May 6, 2013, 14:24
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
APC & Victor Foh should Reach Out to Kamara-Taylor’s Son
Alimamy James Tibins (Stevens), the late father of former APC President Siaka Stevens was culturally a Mende. His remains are buried in Kpa Mende part of Moyamba. His grave is still there. Siaka Stevens’ mother, Miatta Massaquoi, was a descendant of King Siaka Massaquoi of Pujehun. Our former president got named after this King.
May 6, 2013, 12:22
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"APC's Success is SLPP's Success"…Says SLPP's John Benjamin
The National Chairman and Leader of the main opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP), Mr. John Oponjo Benjamin (JOB) has said in Freetown that successes of ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) party in achieving democratic goals for Sierra Leone & surmounting current global challenges, could also be seen as successes for the SLPP. Benjamin made his statements at APC National delegates conference on 2nd May 2013 whilst highlighting that a multi-party democracy cannot be a success without the existence of a formidable opposition.
May 6, 2013, 12:20
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In Sierra Leone, "Lumley is the Safest Community in Freetown"…Residents respond to malicious publication
Contrary to an alarm raised in the pages of a local tabloid on Thursday 2nd May 2013 that "Lumley is now a gangster paradise", many residents of the community yesterday 2nd May, in an interview with this reporter, debunked the publication and described it as a false alarm aimed at discrediting the tireless efforts of gallant men and women of the Sierra Leone Police in the Lumley Police Division to perform their duty to secure lives and properties of ordinary men and women in the community.
May 6, 2013, 12:18
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Sierra Leonean Magazine Nominated for U.K.'s Para-Excellence Award
The first international Sierra Leone magazine 'Kushe Magazine' that was established in the United States of America by a group of Sierra Leoneans on 27th April 2013 has been nominated for the UK's Para-Excellence Award in the Media Partner of the Year Category.
May 6, 2013, 12:16
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In Sierra Leone, Makump Community Embraces ACC
The people of Makump Section, in the Kholifa Rowalla Chiefdom, Tonkolili District have shown great determination to support the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in the fight against corruption in Sierra Leone.
May 6, 2013, 12:14
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In Sierra Leone, Financial results show 2012 was a year of delivery for Sierra Rutile
Describing 2011 as a year of transition and 2012 as “a year of delivery” for Sierra Rutile, CEO John Sisay highlights an impressive list of achievements in the company’s 2012 financial results for the year ended 31 December 2012 (published April 25).
May 6, 2013, 12:12
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In Sierra Leone, Fish Ministry Trains Local Councils on Fishing Management
Personnel from the eight coastal District Councils including Port Loko, Kambia, Moyamba, Pujehun, Bonthe Municipal and District Councils and the Western and Rural District Councils on Tuesday 30th April 2013, commenced an intensive five days training workshop on canoe registration and artisanal fisheries management at the West Africa Regional Fisheries Program in Sierra Leone Conference Room at Murray Town in Freetown.
May 6, 2013, 12:10
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In Sierra Leone, Mountain Villages Frown at NPA
Residents of mountain villages in Freetown including Tree Planting, Leicester Road, Fourah Bay College and Leicester Peak, among other villages, have expressed dismay over the long break in electricity supply to their communities by the National Power Authority (NPA).
May 6, 2013, 12:08
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 6th 2013
*SLLC Celebrates Labour Day *EPA Targets Refrigerator Technicians *No Political Camp in the APC *PPRC Meets Party Representatives *VP Donates to Physically Challenged *Njala University Awards Seven Students *Prof. Koso-Thomas Launches Book on Medical College.
May 6, 2013, 12:06
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