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Distinguished Son of Sierra Leone Gets Russian National Honour
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| UNIDO Director-General Yumkella receives Russian Foreign Ministry decoration for contribution to International Cooperation. Click above link for the Full Details |
Jul 2, 2009, 13:49
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Awareness Times Ceases Operations Until Around August 2009
Sierra Leone’s most widely read and fastest selling newspaper, the Awareness Times, will be closing down its operations for a temporary period of one month to ensure re-organization of its administrative structure. For the next one month, there will be no more formal updating of our news section but the Link to the Anonymous Discussion Forum is however still functional and news articles can be posted there by freelancers until the newspaper restarts formal operations by August 2009.
Jun 26, 2009, 19:17
FEATURES
Sierra Leone Interview: An Hour with John Benjamin in Dallas
JOB: We would want members of the fourth estate to help ensure that democracy is not destroyed. Some how the peace and stability needs to be maintained. We are coming out from an 11 year war and they help to keep the spirit of the country up so that it doesn’t break apart. They shouldn’t allow their dislikes for individual people to lead them into disliking the interest of their country. We would want all of us to contribute towards the collective progress of the country and not our individual purposes.
Jun 26, 2009, 19:00
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Sierra Leone Arc of Hope Launched on May 30, 2009
In attendance were the board members of the Sierra Leone Arc of Hope: John Sandy, H.E. Bockari Stevens, Retired Col. Lansana Turay, and Nanette Thomas. Other attendees included Dr. Charles Senesie who came from Switzerland to show support for the organization and the project, E.T. Kamara, Dr. Samuel Adeniyi-Jones, Mr. Hunter from the State Department, and a host of Sierra Leoneans from all over the United States and Canada. The Emcee of the program was Mr. Philip Palmer former Ambassador.
Jun 26, 2009, 17:25
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Sierra Leone Opposition Leader Wows US Lawmakers
The chairman, John Oponjo Benjamin, has held a series of meetings with influential US lawmakers and he has, at every opportunity, reiterated the core values of the Sierra Leone People’s Party as the party of fairness, justice, and equal opportunity; as the party that has historically guaranteed civil liberties and opened up democratic spaces; the party of institutional rebuilding and governance reform, gender and youth mainstreaming in policy making, pro-poor and pro-poverty alleviation; as the party that has provided enabling environments through forward-looking legislation etc in opening up the economy and maintaining a robust economy etc. In each of the engagements, the chairman was enthusiastically received by the US lawmakers and the chairman competently deflected negative portrayals of the SLPP on Capitol Hill.
Jun 26, 2009, 17:24
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ECOWAS Ratchet Pressure on Guinea’s CNDD Junta to Return to Democracy
The ECOWAS Heads of State and Government called for an enhanced presence in Guinea by ECOWAS and the International Contact Group on Guinea, their regular and sustained engagement with the CNDD and other Guinean stakeholders so as to assure the implementation of the chronogram for the holding of credible elections in 2009. Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner Designate to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Central African Countries His Excellency Henry O. Macauley is Sierra Leone’s Permanent Representative to ECOWAS.
Jun 26, 2009, 17:24
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Sierra Leone's Majority Leader Hon. Eddie Turay is being Executed before Judgement
More journalists have been coming to the aid of the embattled Majority Leader in Sierra Leone's House of Parliament, Hon. Eddie Turay, following the stance taken by the independent Publisher of Awareness Times, Dr. Sylvia Blyden, who was the first to come out openly to debunk the unproven allegations of Land corruption being levied at Eddie Turay. Click the above link to read the latest piece by the Freetown Bureau Chief of the Patriotic Vanguard Online Newspaper as sent to Awareness Times.
Jun 26, 2009, 17:23
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APC’s Mayor Campaigning for the SLPP
Mayor of the Freetown City Council (FCC), His Worship Herbert George Williams is presently campaigning for the opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), in order for the latter to regain the citadel of power in the 2012 elections, widespread comments and opinions of citizens dictate.
Jun 26, 2009, 17:22
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Michael Jackson Passes Away
Michael Jackson, the onetime child star turned King of Pop, died in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon after he stopped breathing in his home and was rushed to the UCLA Medical Center. He was 50 years old.
Jun 26, 2009, 17:18
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Lady Felicia Dines with Gambia President Jammeh
One of Sierra Leone’s most outstanding, dignified and dynamic female musicians, Mrs. Felicia Turay, fondly called Lady Felicia, on Wednesday 24th June 2009 received a cheerful and humble hand shake from the President of Gambia, Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yayah Jammeh in the latter’s State House office in Banjul.
Jun 26, 2009, 17:16
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In Sierra Leone, World Bank Recognizes Anthony Brewah Law Firm
A representative of the World Bank, Mr. Lior J. Ziv, has flown in from Washington D.C, in the United States of America (USA), to specially recognize the good works of Lawyer Anthony Y. Brewah and his team of capable legal luminaries.
Jun 26, 2009, 17:14
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone
*Standard Chartered Bank Wins Global Business Award *HIV Rate May Rise in Kenema *UK Visa can be obtained in Sierra Leone *Pharmacy Board Holds Stakeholders Meet in Kenema *FBC English Department Organized Drama Festival.
Jun 26, 2009, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, British High Commission Debunks Press Report
The British High Commissioner in Sierra Leone, Ian Hughes, has debunked a recent press report that appeared in the Independent Observer newspaper. The article, which was in connection to the changes to UK visa arrangements in Sierra Leone and titled: "Britain Stops Issuance of Visas in Sierra Leone", contains a fundamental misconception that requires correction, the High Commissioner has said in Freetown.
Jun 26, 2009, 17:10
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
The Uncertainty of Sierra Leone’s Development: Is President Koroma at a Cross-Road?
The World Bank in its latest report is warning that "developing countries will be hit hard by falls in private investment." The Washington-based agency predicted nearly $1 trillion less in foreign investment this year than they did in 2007, leaving developing countries, such as Sierra Leone, hundreds of millions of dollars short of the money they need to finance their obligations.
Jun 26, 2009, 17:08
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Ojukokoro (Day Light Robbery?)
The issue of what has been widely considered the signing of a hasty agreement by the All People’s Congress (APC) government, few months after assuming the citadel of power, to pay a controversial international merchant called Mohamed Wanza a whopping sum of taxpayers money, has once again attracted the front pages of newspapers as well as seizing the electronics airwaves in Sierra Leone.
Jun 26, 2009, 17:06
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the United Nations Press Release
The Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to United Nations, Ambassador Shekou Momodou Touray, who is also accredited as Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Cuba, on Thursday 18th June 2009, presented his Letters of Credence to the Cuban Authorities marking the formal commencement of his assignment to that country. The ceremony was punctuated by a warm hospitality and the usual pomp and pageantry that characterizes such occasions.
Jun 26, 2009, 17:04
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In Memory Of Marie Anne Elizabeth Macaulay
With Affectionate Memory Of Marie Anne Elizabeth Macaulay
Jun 26, 2009, 17:02
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World Bank- Liberia and Sierra Leone
World Bank- Liberia and Sierra Leone
Jun 26, 2009, 17:00
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IMF Increases Support to APC-led Government
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed on June 17, 2009 the fourth review of Sierra Leone’s economic performance under a four-year arrangement Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) arrangement and the review of the financing assurances. In completing the review, the Executive Board also approved an augmentation of Sierra Leone’s access under the PRGF arrangement equivalent to SDR 10.37 million (about US$16.8 million or 10 percent of quota) to help support maintenance of the country’s international reserves.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:32
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In Sierra Leone, No Corpse Woke Up in Freetown
The Chief Executive of the Columbia Davies Funeral Home, Madam Junietta Macaulay has spoken to Awareness Times during which she completely debunked a wild rumour that spread in Freetown yesterday June 24th 2009 that a corpse of a late female school teacher (name withheld) which had been kept at her Funeral Home, woke up during the Funeral Service at the St. John’s Church in Central Freetown and proceeded to slap the Pastor.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:30
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
The Hub of West Africa!
President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma’s dream of tapping Sierra Leonean expertise in different fields of studies from abroad to come back home and add their own blocks in rebuilding and rebranding the image of the country, has simultaneously put hands on deck to push his agenda for change and has started bearing fruit, as the Diaspora Affairs Office at State House, under the Directorate of Dr Michel Sho-Sawyer has already saved the plight of what used to be known as an ailing Sierra Leone Civil Aviation, by bringing into the country two aviation experts who are now restructuring the industry.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:28
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Former NPRC Military Government’s Trade Minister Makes Impressive Waves in U.N. System
VIENNA, 23 June 2009 - Kandeh K. Yumkella of Sierra Leone was today recommended for a second term in office as the Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
Jun 25, 2009, 17:24
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APC North America PRO Advises SLPP
The SLPP online propaganda machine is solidly bolstering the leadership of President Koroma. This online paper – "The New People", had never published a piece of good news about Sierra Leone or an iota of the current social and economic developments which the Koroma Administration had achieved since APC regain its legislative power in the country. When I see this God-sent President of the people with his tenacious Vice President doing good things despite the numerous negative comments from the opposition, believe me, I see diligence and fortitude.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:23
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Introduction of West African Single Currency Date Deferred
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) have resolved and categorically stated that December 2009 will not be practicable for the introduction of a single currency in five West African countries.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:22
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Sierra Leone Police Trains Student on Non-violence and Conflict Management
In collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police, the Students Anti Violence Movement Sierra Leone (SAVIMSL), Tuesday 23rd June 2009 trained students in a one-day workshop on conflict management and non-violence among students.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:20
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In Sierra Leone, Olympic Day Run Nears
This year’s annual Olympic Day activities will commence with a run along the streets of Freetown, ending at the National Stadium in Freetown.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:18
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In Sierra Leone,Campaign for Just Mining Commemorates Day of the African Child in Bonthe District
The Campaign for Just Mining (CJM), on June 16th 2009, on the Day of the African Child, organized series of activities in collaboration with six primary and one secondary schools at Mogbwemo in the Impere Chiefdom, Bonthe District, in memory of 8 year-old late Iye Koroma of the FAWE Primary School, Rutile Branch, who met her tragic death by drowning in one of the abandoned rutile mining lakes on June 16th 2007.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:16
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In Sierra Leone, Water Resources Management Workshop Ends
Stakeholders have concluded a workshop on a systematic process for sustainable development, allocation and monitoring of water resources use in the context of social, economic and environmental objectives called the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), at the Kimbima Hotel, Aberdeen in Freetown.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:14
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone
*Fishermen Surrender Nets To Marine Ministry *IRC Commissions Four Classrooms for Ahmadiyya Mission *Over 50 Houses Demolished at Kissy *36 Ghetto Boys Arrested *Regent Chief Presents Le30M to Subjects *Hon. Eddie Turay To Be Investigated *Smelly Containers To Be Removed *Children’s Forum Appreciates Mercury International.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, ADB Mission Visits Health Ministry
An African Development Bank (ADB) mission headed by Consultant, Kwasi Prempeh Agyeman, was in Sierra Leone to assess and review the First Phase of the ADB/MOHS/UNFPA Strengthening District Health Services Project in the Bo, Bonthe, Kenema, Tonkolili and Port Loko Districts.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:10
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Politicians urged to Hands off FBC Politics
As students of Fourah Bay College patiently await the release of the official date for the holding of the election that would usher in a new president to steer the state of affairs of students in the next academic year, allegations suggesting that certain members of the present government are seriously engaged with a select group of students on campus with the aim of manipulating the elections in their favor have started surfacing.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:08
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
Anti Corruption Commission Press Release
Mr. Sheku A. Tamu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports, Mr. John Brima, Ag. General Manager, Sierra Leone Airport Authority and Mr. Alieu Sesay, Commissioner General, National Revenue Authority, were on Friday, 19th of June 2009, subpoenaed by the Steering Committee of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy for failure to submit to the ACC their institutions performance tracking or feedback on the implementation of their respective Action Plans for first quarter of 2009.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:04
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Jun 25, 2009, 17:02
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HFC Mortgage And Savings (S/L Limited) “Kip Money For Get U Yone Ose”
You want to buy land, complete, improve, build or buy a house? HFC Mortgage and savings S/L Ltd (HFC M&S) at 30 Liverpool Street is your answer. HFC M&S will help you realize your dream of owning your house now. You buy now and pay within 20 years.
Jun 25, 2009, 17:00
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SLPP MP Blasts Sierra Leone Finance Minister Over Wanza ‘Ojukokoro’ Payment
Members of APC-led Government recently left citizens with eyebrows raised as to how our Education Ministry is presiding over the transformation of our children into school dunces (Dandogos) and our Finance Ministry is involving itself into daylight robbery (Ojukokoro) of much needed funds that it is sending to Lebanese-born Wanza in Nigeria. SLPP MPs from Kailahun have thus put the Education and Finance Ministers on the firing line.
Jun 24, 2009, 18:59
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Sierra Leone's Education Minister Apologizes to Students in Segbwema, Kailahun
The Minister of Education, Youths and Sports in Sierra Leone, Dr. Minkailu Bah, has apologised to students in Segbwema, Kailahun. The Minister made the sincere apology during his second appearance before the House of Parliament to respond to questions/concerns raised by SLPP’s Hon. Robin Faley, relating to the constraints and inadequacies encountered during the last year’s National Primary School Examination (NPSE) in Segbwema and the entire Kailahun District.
Jun 24, 2009, 18:58
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No Progress in Sierra Leone Prosecution of Female Journalist
Meanwhile, several people have opined that the prolongation of this matter is not solely aimed at embarrassing Dr. Sylvia Blyden, but viewed as a deliberate ploy by a certain senior politician in the justice sector to further embarrass the President and his wife. It will be recalled that just last weekend, the BBC International News Service used the specifics of the ongoing court case in Sierra Leone to poke fun at the President of Sierra Leone during the BBC's regular Weekend Satiric Programme that chooses an African Head State and makes him a subject for satiric comedy.
Jun 24, 2009, 18:57
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Education For Sale as Sierra Leone Producing 'Dandogos' (Dunces) in possession of Academic Qualifications
Education is very vital for the existence of human beings and especially towards the development of any nation. It is evident that countries with higher percentages of literates continue to develop on a ceaseless basis, whilst those of lesser literates maintain the back seat of development.
Jun 24, 2009, 18:50
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In Sierra Leone, Police Boss Assures Drivers
The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) in charge of Crime Services, Chris Charley, Monday 22nd June 2009, pledged to protect drivers in Sierra Leone.
Jun 24, 2009, 18:48
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Sierra Leone Teachers Seek Court Injunction to stop their Elections
Concerned Teachers, a group of teachers within the Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU) that is advocating for reform, has condemned the conduct of the ongoing branch, zonal/district and national executive elections, citing their none involvement in the entire process as clearly dictated by a joint communiqué signed between the current national executive of SLTU and Concerned Teachers on Friday 27th March 2009, with the Minister of Education Youths and Sports Dr. Minkailu Bah and the Minister of Employment and Social Security, Dr. Minkailu Mansaray, appending their respective signatures as moral guarantors.
Jun 24, 2009, 18:41
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
Sierra Leone Anti Corruption Commission Queries Three Entities
Three entities subpoenaed for Non Compliance on NACS Implementation Mr. Sheku A. Tamu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports, Mr. John Brima, Ag. General Manager, Sierra Leone Airport Authority and Mr. Alieu Sesay, Commissioner General, National Revenue Authority, were on Friday, 19th of June 2009, subpoenaed by the Steering Committee of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy for failure to submit to the ACC their institutions performance tracking or feedback on the implementation of their respective Action Plans for first quarter of 2009.
Jun 24, 2009, 18:34
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone
*UNFPA Donates Drugs *NRA to Modernize Customs Operation *SLIX Holds Consultative Meeting *50/50 Ends Rule of Law Campaign *Africell Reaches Kamakwie *MPS Appeal for Bus Service for Kamakwie *Britain Stops Issuance of Visa in Sierra Leone *FBC Gets 22 sitters Mini-Bus.
Jun 24, 2009, 18:30
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In Sierra Leone, Zain Borderless Network Makes Better Lives For Subscribers
The recently launched Borderless Network product by the leading mobile telecommunication company in Sierra Leone, Zain-SL, code named, ‘One Network’, has created a spectacular impact on the lives of most of its subscribers in and out of Sierra Leone. The Borderless Network is an advanced component designed to meet with challenges of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) in the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Jun 24, 2009, 18:27
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
PEACELINKS Director Reacts to Misleading Press Report
I want to react to a feature article published in the Standard Times of Thursday 18th June 2009 titled: WHEN OLD PEACE-LINKERS FRUSTRATE YOUNG GENERATION. I want to first of all say that the story is baseless and unfounded and an attempt to defame and disparage the good image of this noble organization.
Jun 24, 2009, 18:23
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Financial Statement for International Insurance Company in Sierra Leone
In our opinion the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of International Insurance Company (SL) Limited as at 31st December, 2008 and of its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and have been properly prepared in the manner required by the Sierra Leone Companies Act Cap 249 and the Insurance Act 2000.
Jun 24, 2009, 18:03
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In Sierra Leone, Zain’s International Calls Bonanza is Making Waves
The ongoing bonanza by Sierra Leone’s leading GSM phone company, Zain (SL) Ltd has been a big hit amongst Sierra Leoneans especially those who engage in international business or who have loved ones living overseas. The bonanza allows callers to make calls to many international destinations for only 28 units per minute.
Jun 24, 2009, 17:01
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John Ben “Wins Over APC Hearts & Minds” in USA
“We will not reveal the names of all the APC supporters who have been contacting our Chairman but one thing I can confirm to you is that John Benjamin has been winning hearts and minds amongst APC supporters. Infact, JOB has been slowly but surely draining support from the APC to the SLPP ever since he landed in America,” his Personal Assistant in America, Professor P.K. Muana revealed last evening over the phone line from Texas.
Jun 23, 2009, 17:18
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
The Whiteman’s Burden
"The Whiteman’s Burden," a poem Rudyard Kipling wrote for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, justified colonialism as an altruistic obligation of people of European descent to rule over non-whites and teach them their customs. This rationalization was not new, however, as the transatlantic slave trade had been similarly justified by the claim that enslaved Africans were being done a favor by their European enslavers because, through slavery, they became Christians and were therefore saved from eternal damnation.
Jun 23, 2009, 17:16
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In Sierra Leone, Army Brigadier Dumps ‘Recalcitrant’ Girl Friend
One of Sierra Leone’s most outstanding and forward looking senior military personnel in the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), Brigadier S.O Williams, is currently contending with a domestic problem that has the potential of plunging his hard earned reputation into the mud and in essence make him an entirely unhappy family man.
Jun 23, 2009, 17:14
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EU and West Africa move forward on Regional Economic Partnership Agreement
The European Union and West African countries have agreed to conclude a regional agreement on trade in goods and development cooperation by October 2009.
Jun 23, 2009, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, President Koroma moves ‘Sewa Ground State Market Project’
The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, H.E. Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, over the weekend moved the Sewa Ground State Market project by turning the soil for the construction of a modern shopping centre at the heart of the city.
Jun 23, 2009, 17:10
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In Sierra Leone, Regional Economic Partnership Agreement targets October
The European Union (EU) in collaboration with the West African countries, have agreed to conclude a regional agreement on trade in goods and development cooperation by October 2009.
Jun 23, 2009, 17:08
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In Sierra Leone, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) Freetown Commemorates Day of the African Child
The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) is the official overseas development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. CAFOD has been in operation in Sierra Leone since 2005.
Jun 23, 2009, 17:06
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone
*UNHCR Marks World Refugee Day *Health Ministry Boost Tokeh Residents *World Blood Day Commemorated *Koya Youths Unite for Development *Armed Robbers Attack Samuel Town *SLAJ to Petition President Koroma & Ombudsman *Targrin Jetty on the Brink of Collapse *NRA Collects Le 620 Billion.
Jun 23, 2009, 17:04
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In Sierra Leone, President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma Commissions 11kv/33 Kv Transmission
President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma said he was pleased to commission the Regent Primary Substation and the 11kV/33kV Transmission Line which were constructed through the Japanese Grant Project for Urgent Improvement of Electricity Power Supply systems in Freetown. He said this marks another important milestone in the efforts of Government to provide electricity supply to the people.
Jun 23, 2009, 17:02
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President Ernest Bai Koroma Back In Nigeria
Within a few days of his return from a trip to Nigeria, President Koroma is currently once again in Nigeria but this time to attend an ECOWAS Meeting slated for today. Pasco Temple, Information Attache in Nigeria filed in this report:- Sierra Leone’s President Ernest Bai Koroma has arrived in Abuja the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Sunday June 21, 2009, to attend the 36th Summit of Economic Community of West African States and Government Scheduled for today June 22nd at ECOWAS HQters in Abuja.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:36
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In Sierra Leone, Drivers’ Meeting will Halt Commercial Transportation
The Motor Drivers and General Transport Workers Union (MDGTWU) has summoned all of its members, including all commercial drivers, to a general meeting expected to take place this morning at the Main Bowl of the National Stadium in Freetown.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:34
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Libyans Send Private Jet for First Lady in Sierra Leone
Contrary to recent media speculations that the Libyan Leader was displeased with Sierra Leone, it has emerged from our impeccable sources that First Lady Sia Koroma, the wife of President Koroma, yesterday Sunday June 21st 2009, left Sierra Leone for Libya on board a special flight sent for her by the Libyan Leader. Whilst in Libya, First Lady Sia Koroma is expected to further cement the growing relationship between her own Danke Koroma Foundation and the Al-Ghaddafi Project managed by the Libyan Leader's wife.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:32
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Gang Rape: Is it a Race Issue?
A high proportion of such attacks appears to be carried out by young black men, according to Metropolitan Police statistics. Sorious Samura investigates this horrendous crime – and what it says about Britain today
Jun 22, 2009, 12:30
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Nigeria Re-Integrated Sierra Leoneans Get Passports
The first batch of Twenty Sierra Leonean Passports has been issued to Sierra Leonean Refugees, who have chosen to be reintegrated in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:28
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Sierra Leone Association of Non Governmental Organizations (SLANGO) 10th Annual General Meeting Ends
The 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sierra Leone Association of Non Governmental Organizations (SLANGO) has ended at the Presidential Lounge of the National Stadium, Brookfields in Freetown.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:26
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In Sierra Leone, Muslims vows to boycott Standard Times if…
Following the publication of two front page articles by the Standard Times Newspaper on Tuesday 16th June 2009 captioned "’Muslim Fanatics’ may ignite religious war in Sierra Leone" and on Thursday 18th June 2009 captioned "Muslim Rebels’ may ignite religious war", which were said to have offended most Muslims in Sierra Leone, Muslims on Thursday 18th June 2009, declared a national boycott on the Standard Times Newspaper; meaning, all Muslims should not purchase or even read this paper if the author of the said article, Philip Neville, refuses to retract the said publications and openly apologize to the Muslim community.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:24
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In Sierra Leone, FAO and MAFF school Extension and Research Workers
The Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Food Security (MAFF) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), on Thursday 18th June 2009 ended a three-day workshop for extension and research workers at the National Stadium in Freetown.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:22
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Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) Devolves to District Councils
As the devolution process gains momentum at local councils, the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) past week visited the Eastern Region to inform the district council Authorities about their institution’s willingness and determination to devolve some of their activities to the councils.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:20
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Sierra Leone Gets Mining Engineering Graduates
The Ministry of Mineral Resources and Political Affairs on Thursday 18th June 2009, presented to journalists 8 (eight) Sierra Leonean post-graduate students who have recently returned to Sierra Leone from Ghana, after successfully completing their a course in Mining Engineering at the University of Mines and Technology located in Tarkwa, Ghana.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:18
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‘One Million Books Project’ launched in Sierra Leone
‘One Million Books Project’ was on Wednesday 17th June 2009 launched at the Bishop Baughman Municipal Primary School in Freetown.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:16
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Cause Canada Sierra Leone launches Peace Building Communiqué
Cause Canada Sierra Leone in collaboration with Civil Society Organization (CSO) on Thursday 18th June 2009, launched a Peace Building Communiqué at ENCISS office on Railway Line in Freetown, for women and youths.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:15
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone
*Bishop Warns Students Against Violence *Land Minister Meets Bo Land Owners *Operation Collect Military Attires Starts in Bo *Police, IRC and Bike Riders meet *385 Tractors Due in Town *Statistics on Fisheries Survey *Trouble Looms a Port Authority.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:12
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In Sierra Leone, Aureol Records Le 1.156 Billion Profit
Aureol Insurance Company, the first indigenous Public Company in Sierra Leone and also the leading Insurance Company, has recorded as profit before tax Le 1.156 Billion, as compared to Le 609 Million, an increase of 89% over the corresponding period to 31st December 2007.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:10
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Obituary announced of Mr. Emile Grant
OBITUARY The Death is announced of Mr. Emile Grant
Jun 22, 2009, 12:08
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Jun 22, 2009, 12:04
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
Sababu Education Project Ministry Of Education, Youth And Sports National Competitive Bidding Invitation For Bids
The Government of Sierra Leone has received a loan and a grant from the African Development Bank towards the cost of GOSL\IDA\ADB Education project and intends to apply part of the funds to cover the eligible payments under the contract for civil works in the Moyamba District.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:02
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NASSIT Public Notice
NASSIT wishes to bring to the attention of all Government Pensioners who receive their pensions through the Commercial Banks that a verification exercise would commence on July 1, 2009.
Jun 22, 2009, 12:00
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Sierra Leone Musicians Endorse U.N. Communications Man
Dozens of Sierra Leone’s lead musicians yesterday stormed the Awareness Times Newspaper offices to register their dismay with the personal attacks being levied in certain other local news media against one of the United Nation’s most hardworking staff in the country, the Cameroonian born Peter Ngu Tayong.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:34
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Keynote Statement by the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone,Madam Sia Nyama Koroma at the Day of the African Child Advocacy Forum, June 16th 2009
African Children’s Day or the Day of the African Child should be an opportunity for us as a nation, to reflect on the achievements or progress made on the enhancement of the standard of life for our children and at the same time focus on the challenges that confront children throughout the African Continent. Sierra Leone, as a member of the African Union, commemorates the Day of the African Child on the 16th June every year.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:32
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Why Hound Eddie Turay?
It is now crystal clear to many independently minded political observers that the sudden vicious attacks on Honourable Eddie Turay following the parliamentary presentation of the PMDC Cabinet Minister Dr. Dennis Sandy, is part of a larger ploy by certain APC members and non-APC persons, to humiliate an honourable gentleman who, since 1995, has proved beyond all reasonable doubt that he loves All People’s Congress (APC) more than many of the pretenders, opportunists and Johnny-Just-Comes into that their party.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:30
NEWS
Sierra Leone Ambassador to Ethiopia signs AU Treaties
The Sierra Leone Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU) His Excellency Andrew Gbebay Bangali on Thursday 18th June 2009 signed the AU African Charter on Statistics and the Protocol on the African Investment Bank.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:28
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9,133 Refugees, 235 Asylum Seekers in Sierra Leone
It has been revealed that even though Sierra Leone has on several occasions taken the last position among the world’s least developed countries, yet, the country is still hosting 9,113 (nine thousand one hundred and thirty-three) refugees and also 235 (two hundred and thirty-five) asylum seekers.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:26
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Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) on Road Maintenance in the East
The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) is currently embarked on a robust road network development in the eastern provincial headquarter town of Kenema and its environs.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:24
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Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU) ends Elections Sensitization Meeting
The Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU) Northern Region branch, Thursday 11th June 2009, held a day’s sensitization meeting at the Magburaka Boys Secondary School hall. The meeting was aimed at sensitizing members about the upcoming conference wherein they will elect a new national executive to run the affairs of the organization till the next election year.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:22
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In Sierra Leone, Social Protection Policy workshop ends in Magburaka
The National Social Protection Steering Committee on Social Protection which comprised of various ministries, departments, agencies and other international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on Friday 12th June 2009, organized a workshop on social protection policy formulation at the Community Centre hall in Magburaka.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:20
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Mental Health and Behavioural Change for Bombali and Koinadugu in Sierra Leone
The Fatima Institute (TFI), with support from the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), on Tuesday 16th June 2009 presented a mobility survey report on mental health problems in Bombali and Koinadugu District, to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation and the Nursing and Midwifery Board, with the hope of getting accreditation from the Government of Sierra Leone to train mental health personnel in the two districts.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:18
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In Sierra Leone, Principal Cries For Help
The Principal of the Ahamidzza Senior Secondary School Daru in the Kailahun District, has called on the government to come to the rescue of the school.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:16
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In Sierra Leone, WANEP schooled rural women on Gender and human rights
The West Africa Network for Peace Building in Sierra Leone in collaboration with IFOR/WPP on Wednesday 17th June 2009 ends two day training on Gender, Human Right and Active Non-Violence for 35 (thirty-five) Women in the rural communities in Sierra Leone.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:14
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In Sierra Leone, ADB Mission Visits Health Ministry
An African Development Bank (ADB) mission headed by Consultant, Kwasi Prempeh Agyeman, is currently in Sierra Leone to assess and review the First Phase of the ADB/MOHS/UNFPA Strengthening District Health Services Project in the Bo, Bonthe, Kenema, Tonkolili and Port Loko Districts.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:12
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone
*UNIDO Donates 95 Computers to Universities *SLANSA Campaign for Better Gun Laws *Armed Robbers Attack MP *Salone Worker in US Rape Scam *SLPP MP Awards Scholarship *Former MP Laid to Rest *Street Children On The Increase *APC Crude Tactic fails *Moyamba Hospital Gets Facelift.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:10
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In Sierra Leone, Health Minister Tours Northern Province
The Minister of Health and Sanitation, Sheiku Tejan Koroma, has concluded a three days tour of the Koinadugu, Kambia, Port Loko and Bombali Districts, where he interacted with councilors, paramount chiefs, health personnel, the civil society and the NGO community, to chat the way forward towards achieving accessible quality health care delivery services countrywide.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:08
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
That Land Grabbing Scam: Who Struck the First Trigger?
It might sound ridiculous, but the fact remains that land grabbing has become the order of the day in Sierra Leone. Most disheartening is the fact that these uncountable land grabbing scams and illegal land deals are perpetrated mostly by highly placed personalities, notably government functionaries. These personalities, who are supposed to formulate, serve as role models of adherence and enforcers of laws in the country have rather choose to be violators of either the very laws they are formulating or laws already in existence that require their adherence and enforcement.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:06
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
Government of Sierra Leone National Commission For Social Action (NaCSA) African Development Bank (ADB) Social Action Support Project (SASP) Specific Procurement Notice (SPN) :Re-Advertisement
The Government of Sierra Leone (GOSL) has received a Loan from the African Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of funding the Social Action Support Project (SASP), managed by the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the grant to cover eligible payments under the contracts for the supply of Computers and Office Equipment. Bidding is open to all bidders from eligible member countries of ADB.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:04
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
Sierra Leone National Association Of The Deaf (SLNDA)
The attention of the general membership of the Sierra Leone National Association of the Deaf has been drawn to a news item published in your esteemed Newspaper of Tuesday June 16, 2009 issue 404 under the caption "Deaf on Skills Training" and to categorically state here that all what was reported by your newspaper as alleged by Mrs. Ramatu Sesay (President of SLNAD) were false allegations meant to deceive the people of Sierra Leone on a very sensitive matter that our decision and policy-makers have continued to turn blind eyes and deaf ears to, after the death of the visionary leader Sir Milton Margai.
Jun 19, 2009, 17:00
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Politics
SLPP Western Area Is So So Bitter! An Angry Western Area Secretary-General Blasts Any Celebration of UN Report on Sierra Leone
The Secretary General for the largest Regional Branch of Sierra Leone’s main Opposition Party has yesterday revealed to this writer that SLPP members in his Western Area Region which includes Freetown the capital city, are dismayed and disappointed at those in their party’s hierarchy who took part in the legitimisation of the infamous May 22nd Report of the UN Secretary General on Sierra Leone.
Jun 18, 2009, 13:58
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
In defence of the Anti-Corruption Commission of Sierra Leone on the arrest of Justice A. B. Halloway
Therefore Section 66, among other relevant sections of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 12 of 2008, provides lawful authority for the conduct of the ACC and Commissioner Abdul Tejan Cole in the arrest of Justice Halloway. If SLBA is unable or unwilling to support the action of the ACC, the SLBA must refrain from criticising the ACC; otherwise Sierra Leoneans would be entitled to conclude that SLBA is among the organisations opposed to change and the eradication of corruption in Sierra Leone.
Jun 18, 2009, 13:57
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SLPP's Western Area Chairman to Join John Benjamin in Atlanta, Georgia
The popular Western Area Chairman of the SLPP party, Mr. Lansana Fadika (alias Agba of all Agbas) has exclusively revealed to Awareness Times yesterday Wednesday June 17th 2009 that he intends to fly to America this week, to be with the party’s National Chairman John Benjamin during Benjamin’s two days visit to Atlanta, Georgia slated to start on June 24th 2009. Lansana Fadika, who has spent the last three months working hard to strengthen the SLPP in the Western Area, is a Founder member of the SLPP Branch in Atlanta.
Jun 18, 2009, 13:56
NEWS
Yar Ardua Praises President Koroma for Maintaining Relationship
Nigeria’s President Musa Yar Adua has praised Sierra Leone’s President Ernest Bai Koroma for maintaining the Sierra Leone /Nigeria relationship and said, "I feel honored to receive you".
Jun 18, 2009, 13:54
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In Sierra Leone, AWOL Feeds over 800 Children in Makeni
All Works of Life (AWOL), a renowned non governmental organization, on June 16th 2009, fed over 800 pupils of the Saint Joseph Primary School in Makeni, in commemoration of the Day of the African Child.
Jun 18, 2009, 13:52
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In Sierra Leone, Hundreds Left Homeless … As Victoria Park Flattens
Hundreds of people have been rendered homeless following the uncompromising stance of His Worship the Mayor of the Freetown Municipality, to rid the city centre of illegal structures
Jun 18, 2009, 13:50
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In Sierra Leone, Big Boost for Education in Tonkolili District…As Action Aid Hands Over TDC Primary School
In working assiduously towards boosting efforts at providing quality education for the people of Tonkolili District, Action Aid International, Saturday 13th June 2009, handed over the newly constructed Tonkolili District Council (TDC) Primary School to the Masagble community, 15 miles off the district headquarter town of Magburaka.
Jun 18, 2009, 13:48
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In Sierra Leone, Regional Validation Workshop on NGSP ends in Kenema
A regional validation workshop on National Gender Strategic Plan (NGSP) 2009-2012, ended over the weekend at the district council hall in Kenema.
Jun 18, 2009, 13:44
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone
*Koidu Holdings Re-employs 400 *Girl’s Rights Abused by Uncle *Four Die In Kambia Accident *SLTU ends Regional Tour *2 Police officers Detained *176 illegal Houses to be demolished *Free Delivery Service for Pregnant Women *$33M for 2012 Elections.
Jun 18, 2009, 13:42
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In Sierra Leone, Expired Goods Flood M&N Store
The Consumer Protection Council led by Lawrence Jusu, Tuesday 10TH May 2009, embarked on an uncompromising mission to rid the eastern provincial headquarter town of Kenema of all goods deemed to be expired.
Jun 18, 2009, 13:40
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| NEWS |
| Distinguished Son of Sierra Leone Gets Russian National Honour |
| Awareness Times Ceases Operations Until Around August 2009 |
| Sierra Leone Arc of Hope Launched on May 30, 2009 |
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| EDITORIALS |
| Antecedent of My Piece on Kailahun Mess has nothing to do with Sia Koroma or John Benjamin |
| Fugitive Because of Arabella? |
| Applauding SLPP’s John O. Benjamin |
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| COMMENTS & OPINIONS |
| Sierra Leone's Majority Leader Hon. Eddie Turay is being Executed before Judgement |
| The Uncertainty of Sierra Leone’s Development: Is President Koroma at a Cross-Road? |
| Ojukokoro (Day Light Robbery?) |
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| FEATURES |
| Sierra Leone Interview: An Hour with John Benjamin in Dallas |
| State versus Sylvia Blyden: Big Comedy in Sierra Leone Court |
| Mama Hannah Elizabeth Clark Celebrates 95th Birthday in Texas |
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| ENTERTAINMENT |
| Solomon Ekuma Berewa Gets Surprise 70th Birthday Party |
| Sierra Leone's Kha-Benneh Bangura Wants Your Votes |
| Goapele, Daddy Saj and Mahala @ Zanzibar on Night of Saturday 26th |
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| PROFILES |
| Bio Data Of The Former President Of The Republic Of Sierra Leone Alhaji Dr. Ahmad Tejan Kabbah |
| A Chat With Sierra Leone’s First Doctorate Chartered Accountant: Dr. Dante Alie Bendu (B.Sc Hons, M.Sc, M.A., FeICM, ACCA, PhD) |
| Sierra Leonean Woman Excels In UK |
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| THE ECONOMY |
| Kailahun SLPP MP frowns at Finance Minister in Sierra Leone |
| Sept 23: Millicom Sierra Leone bounces back |
| Romanian buys more Sierra Leone Diamonds shares |
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| Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the United Nations Press Release |
| In Memory Of Marie Anne Elizabeth Macaulay |
| World Bank- Liberia and Sierra Leone |
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| Statement By The Chairman Of The UK & Ireland Branch At The Prayer And Intercession Service To Commemorate The 58th Anniversary Of SLPP |
| Sierra Leone Envoy Launches Sierra College Foundation (SCF) in the UK |
| Contracting Authority: The ECOWAS Commission Support to Regional Integration in West Africa |
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| ADVERTISEMENTS |
| Call the World, For less! |
| Africell For Him or For Her |
| Comissao Da Cedeao Ecowas Commission Commission De La Cedeao Vacancy Announcement |
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| SATIRE |
| An Afflicted Cow FookFook Brain Manufactures Ronshos, Diamba, Gnomes, Rubber-Fack & Leprechauns; Desires to Import Machiavelli into a Democracy |
| Mama Salone Laments 48 Years of Freedom and Independence |
| Tourist Attraction: Office Of The President & Ministry Of Tourism & Culture should take note |
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| FROM OUR TEAM |
| Sincere Congratulations to Reverend Wilfred Leeroy Kabbs-Kanu from Sierra Leone |
| Awareness Times to re-open its Anonymous Discussion Forum |
| WE ARE MOVING TO BIGGER, FASTER SERVERS |
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