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MEDIA & SOCIETY
Posted by OSWALD HANCILES COLUMN on Mar 9, 2010, 17:29
Some of the critics of this Column complain that I am “too philosophical”. Fans of this Column who rave over my articles say they like it because “it is philosophical”.I get people thinking…. Sometimes, I get informative; a few times, I do unabashed PR for someone I think, objectively, deserve local and international recognition; but, most often, my aim is to be philosophical in this Column. For those who may think that “philosophy”

First Sierra Leonean Female Bishop Ordained In Pennsylvania

RELIGION
Posted by Essa Thaim Kurugba, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA on Mar 9, 2010, 17:03

Bishop Lucy Sharon-Mae Anthony is the first female Sierra Leonean to be ordained as a Bishop

Bishop Lucy Anthony was predestined by her Creator to be ordained as Bishop. She is the daughter of one of the greatest philanthropist of Sierra Leone; late Hon. Franklin S. Anthony, former Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He was also the Resident Minister of the Eastern Province, as well as the Proprietor of Leona Secondary School

Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Humiliates Imams Over Sacrificial Meat

NEWS
Posted by on Mar 9, 2010, 16:55
The Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Gender and Children’s Affairs Haja Jenneh Kandeh on Saturday 6th March, 2010; denied several Islamic organizations and Imams their rights to receive the sacrificial meat meant for the poor and needy. The usual sacrificial meat sent by Saudi Arabia through the Islamic Development Bank to needy countries around the globe including Sierra Leone

The Sierra Leone Bar Association Expresses Support for International Women’s Day-2010

PRESS RELEASES
Posted by Joseph F. Kamara, Esq on Mar 9, 2010, 16:45
The Sierra Leone Bar Association congratulate Women, all around the World, particularly our mothers, sisters and children of Sierra Leone, as they celebrate yet another epoch of International

Sierra Leone’s Deputy Ambassador To Guinea May Face The Law For Violent Conduct

NEWS
Posted by on Mar 9, 2010, 12:10
Mr. Williams, husband of Mrs. Princess Williams of the Sierra Leone Embassy in the Republic of Guinea is fully prepared and determined to teach the violent Deputy Ambassador, Alhaji Foday Koroma an unforgettable lesson, for allegedly beaten up his wife at the Embassy last Wednesday 3rd 2010. The husband is reportedly in touch with a Guinean

“There are Lots of Business Potentials in Sierra Leone"...Says Denis Fraser

BUSINESS WORLD
Posted by on Mar 9, 2010, 12:01
The chief business man whose company, Fraser Turner was responsible for negotiating, enhancing and clinching the deals that led to the London Mining Plc, taking over the TECSBACO lease at Marampa, Mr. Denis Fraser, has said in Freetown that Sierra Leone is a serious country and place to do business, and added that there are lots of business potentials in the country. Speaking at his putsch suite at his hotel, Mr. Fraser said London Mining Plc

SLPP 2010 National Conference: A Defining Moment to 2012!

POLITICS
Posted by on Mar 9, 2010, 11:47

Mike Gapes – Chair Foreign Affairs Committee and John Oponjo Benjamin –Chair of Sierra Leone Peoples Party with members of the SLPP UK & Ireland branch at the House of Commons in London(Courtesy Bintumani.com)

The SLPP National Party Conference slated for February 26 through 27 concluded on Sunday, February 28 after much and sometimes, contentious deliberations. Both Delegates and Observers concluded the Party Conference; to them it was a resounding success. Key highlights of the event pertain to the allocation of delegates to the March 2011

Shameful! Sierra Leone's Deputy Ambassador To Guinea Assaults Female Staff

NEWS
Posted by on Mar 5, 2010, 09:49

Deputy Ambassador Foday Koroma....The New Mike Tyson At The Embassy In Conakry

The name Alhaji Foday Lahai Koroma is not strange to the media, or to controversies that has always surrounded his personality in the country. The last scandal that forced him to submerge had to do with the alleged collection of money for the funeral rites of the late Peoples Democratic Party (PDP alias Sorbeh political leader Hon. Thaimu Bangura. Money allegedly collected was not delivered to the relatives of the late man

The SLPP 2007 Example...What Make Goverments Unpopular

POLITICS
Posted by on Mar 5, 2010, 09:42
The popularity of any government depends on its policies, which should focus on the interest of the general good for the general populace, but when the reverse is at play the life span of the government without exaggeration is expected to be short lived.The APC government is gradually heading towards that direction in its third year of reign. Though the possible alternative, which is the SLPP is still battling to appoint a leader

President Koroma And The Fight Against Corruption In Sierra Leone Who to Trust?

OPINION > Something To Think About
Posted by on Mar 5, 2010, 08:27

President Ernest Koroma .....At The AU Summits'Must be strong on Corruption

Stunning revelations about ugly developments at the Queen Elizabeth Quay II involving some Customs and Excise employees is devastating and sending the wrong signals to the public about the management of the establishment that both the public and government rely on for revenue generation for the maintenance of the state. Allegations of connivance and double standards of workers

DFID NRA FINAL REPORT IMPLICATES COMMISSIONER GENERAL

NEWS
Posted by on Mar 5, 2010, 08:16
The British Department for International Development in Sierra Leone has landed its final report, which hopefully is going to fast- track the National Revenue Authority investigation by the Anti Corruption Commission for the last decision to be taken. Already, the British organization has adopted a very strong position relating to funds allocated as Aid to the National Revenue Authority.

Government Of Sierra Leone To Pay Daily Mail Workers Over Le100 Million

NEWS
Posted by Alhaji Saidu Kamara on Mar 5, 2010, 08:03

Former workers of the defunct Sierra Leone Daily Mail were jubilating when they learnt that the Minister of Information and Communication Alhaji Ibrahim Ben Kargbo revealed that in less than two weeks from now, all workers of the Daily Mail including those that have died will receive their end- of- service benefits, after serving the institution for many years. It was last Friday at the annual Zain/IMC media award ceremony held at the Sierra Leone Bank complex, Kingtom in Freetown that the minister made the disclosure.

SLPP National Delegate Conference: All is Well that Ends Well?

NEWS > Commentaries
Posted by on Mar 5, 2010, 07:33
A delegate conference that was intended to be a jamboree for party faithfuls of the Sierra Leone Peoples Party, the opposition in Parliament, was shrouded in controversy from the commencement of the deliberation. A widely spread view spanned the conference hall of delegates

Council Of Churches Sierra Leone and Born Again Churches: Who are the Winners?

RELIGION
Posted by Rev S.M. Williams on Mar 5, 2010, 07:11
But for journalistic purposes the question should have been stated: Which way Christianity? That is the thrust of the question. ‘Jesus said to him “I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me”. Sad to say THE way has been interpreted by some denominations or sects as A Way. This has resulted in so many ways, some direct, others indirect and still others leading the flock astray

Salone Corruption War or Manifesting Inferiority Complex?

MEDIA & SOCIETY
Posted by OSWALD HANCILES COLUMN on Mar 5, 2010, 07:06
It appears as if there is now greater resolve to stamp out corruption in Sierra Leone. At the highest level of President Ernest Bai Koroma’s office. And also at legislated lower levels like the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC). The world is watching. Recently, a global anti-corruption organization tabbed Sierra Leone as one of those countries – along with China - that has improved on its performance in fighting corruption

Supporting Sierra Leone’s Peace Building Effort- Six United Nations Ambassadors Due in March

MEDIA & SOCIETY
Posted by Michael Massaquoi in Freetown on Mar 5, 2010, 06:33
President Dr Ernest Koroma’s government will play host to a high level United Nations Peacebuilding delegation from March 8-12. The delegation comprises of six UN Ambassadors of various nationalities headed by Ambassador John McNee, Chair, Sierra Leone Configuration

Former Deputy Finance Minister Now Head Of Customs Intelligence Unit Arrested in Sierra Leone

NEWS
Posted by on Feb 28, 2010, 11:53
Lebanese businessman Ibrahim Moshen of 11, Sani Abacha Street who was discovered to have falsely declared goods shipped into Sierra Leone has honoured the penalty imposed on him according to the Customs and Excise Act. The sum of Le1.3billion was imposed on him and goods according to President Ernest Bai Koroma should be forfeited to the state as required by law

Sierra Leone Takes Steps to Save Mangroves

NEWS
Posted by on Feb 28, 2010, 11:14
Sierra Leone's fragile mangrove ecosystem risks being depleted if steps are not taken, the country's forestry director said Saturday after African countries adopted a plan to save coastal mangrove forests. "There is (a) need to formulate and implement a sustainable policy... and a need for an integrated approach for the safeguard

Lebanese Community In Sierra Leone To Rescue Container Fraudster….Chairman Not Happy

NEWS
Posted by on Feb 28, 2010, 11:01

Chairman of the Lebanese Community In Sierra Leone Mr. Samir Hassanyeh With Vice President Sam Sumana

It all started like a joke when last week the Chairman of the Lebanese Community, Mr. Samir Hassanyeh was seen in a very stressful mood, unable to eat, hurriedly dressed up and jumped into his grey jeep and drove to Hill Station to respond to what family sources say “Presidential message”. What family members and friends of the Lebanese Chairman thought was a joke turned out to be a matter of national concern and scandal to the Lebanese Community in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s Deputy Chief Immigration Officer and Others Detained At Pademba Road Prisons For Corruption

NEWS
Posted by on Feb 28, 2010, 10:38
Sierra Leone’s Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Mr. Anthony Aruna, Deputy Chief Registrar Mr. Collins alias Chico and Ziad a Lebanese employee of Mambo Point spent the weekend at the Pademba Road Maximum Prison after they were refused bail at the Freetown Magistrate Court number eleven

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