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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Sierra Leone News.net http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/cat/8fcd2bb0346b8627/ en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 04:41:43 -0400 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:41:43 -0400 30 Existing argument between the Ministry of Education and teachers of Sierra Leone over who takes the blame for the current educational melt-down took a new twist yesterday as students of Albert Academy held their Administration to ransom earlier this ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214705435/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 23:06:39 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214705435/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Minister A P Koroma told the audience that he was glad to be with them on that day because the ferry commissioning is not just a memorable event but one full of joy and thanksgiving, adding that he was there to represent President Ernest Bai Koroma who would have loved to be there but was presently attending to other state ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214704513/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:56:22 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214704513/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has started a five-day training workshop in a bid to popularize science in the educational ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214704512/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:56:21 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214704512/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 FIFA Goalkeeper's instructor, Prince Tamba Moses will organize a goalkeepers meeting on Friday 24th May 2013 at the football academy at Kingtom at about 9:00 ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214704511/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:56:20 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214704511/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Salifu Samura opened with an early goal with a header from a defensive blunder. Wilberforce Strikers were totally unimpressive throughout the first half and the worst to happen to them was when their goal man was substituted for injury for an inexperienced colleague and immediately conceded a goal through Kandeh Rovers FC striker, Ibrahim Barrie before the ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214704514/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:56:19 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214704514/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Just last week Wednesday, the Revenue Watch Institute, published its latest Resource Governance Index for 2013. The Resource Governance Index measures the quality of governance in the oil, gas and mining sector of 58 countries. After almost a year of assembling 46 expert researchers who gathered original data from all 58 jurisdictions, and the findings examined by 56 peer reviewers, plus an ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214700882/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:58:28 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214700882/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 By Paige Elliott Contributing Writer The boxing ring has a way of revealing character and teaching lessons. Those who enter unprepared or unfocused are often exposed. For amateur boxing referee Sierra Leone Samuels, the boxing ring has provided a test of nerves, judgment and reason. So far she's passing with flying colors. Samuels wasn't the biggest fan of boxing when her sister ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214698121/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:18:55 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214698121/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Print 22 May 2013 &#150 A United Nations envoy today convened a consultative meeting in the Guinean capital, Conakry, between the Prime Minister and opposition leaders, pressing ahead with UN efforts to assist the parties in resolving differences over preparations for stalled legislative elections and other contentious issues through peaceful means. Said Djinnit, the Special Representative ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696420/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:29:28 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696420/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Hon. Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation who arrived in the political capital of Africa, Addis Ababa via Brussels is attending the 23rd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council meeting which is underway in Ethiopia. The confab is taking place at the new Conference Centre of the African Union Commission from 22nd to 23rd May 2013. This ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696662/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:15:12 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696662/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 President Koroma has said that 40% of the water and sanitation facilities in the country are in bad shape and calls for collective efforts in the effective management and utilization of both government and donor funds. The President made this statement yesterday during the commencement of a two-day conference on Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene at the conference Room of the Bintumani Hotel ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696667/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:12:52 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696667/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 A 21-day seminar on movie and TV and brand management for developing countries, organized by the Hunan International Business Vocational College and sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of China was opened this week by the Vice President of the College Gui Cheng. In his statement, the Vice Director of Outward Economic Cooperation Office, Department of Commerce, Hunan Province Tan Zhong said ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696666/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:12:52 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696666/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Following Monday’s riot at the Albert Academy Senior Secondary School, when pupils turned the whole area into a battleground; throwing missiles at the police, 16 pupils are to be charged to court. In a brief chat with Awoko, Inspector Martin Koneya of the Central police Station said that on Monday afternoon May 20, 2013 a Police operation team headed by ASP Bangura received a distressed ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696665/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:12:52 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696665/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources yesterday suspended the licenses of ten mining and exploration companies that failed to comply with the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) process. This information was revealed in a press statement issued and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Fatmata S. Mustapha. The affected companies are Sierra Leone Gouji Mining Company ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696664/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:12:51 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696664/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 In a bid to promote the tourism potential of Sierra Leone to the world, renowned tour operators from Germany, Austria and Travel Writers have ended a tour of the major touristic sites in Sierra Leone. The tour was facilitated by the National Tourist Board as part of their activities. Before their departure, a farewell dinner was organized at the Hotel Bamoi before their departure. The General ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696670/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:12:51 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696670/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Partners in Relief and Development Sierra Leone (PaRD -SL ) at 3 Big Waterloo Street in Freetown has successfully led a consortium of three organizations, Cotton Tree Foundation (CTF) and Christian Community Development Programme (CCDP) to design and implement an integrated programme of employable skills training of 3000 rural youth in eight districts across the country. The skills training is ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696669/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:12:51 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696669/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Bo City Council Mayor, Harold ‘Logic’ Tucker on Friday donated 50 walking Aides to the Disabled in Bo. The Sir Milton Cheshire Home, Disabled Rights Movement-DRIM, Disability Child Foundation, the Bo Government Hospital and Jaiama Bongor were the beneficiaries. Delivering the walking aides to Moriba Bellay of the Disabled Rights Movement Bo, the Mayor, Harold Tucker, stated that the ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696663/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:12:51 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696663/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 The Government Printing Department (GDP) which was in a dilapidated form for many years, has now been renovated with modern printing machines and equipment by Excellent Printing Press of Ghana a subsidiary of the Zoom Lion Company. The rejuvenated GDP is to provide cutting-edge commercial and security printing services to government, local and international business clientele. Officially ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696668/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:12:51 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696668/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Sierra Leone will today join other countries the World over to observe International Day to end Fistula. The Day which would be observed first in the history of the health calendar of Sierra Leone is expected to be launched by the First Lady Sia Nyama Koroma at Hailkal Foundation centre in Bo. The Theme of the Day is "End the Shame, End the Isolation and End Fistula". The ceremony ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696671/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:12:51 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214696671/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 PRESIDENT ERNEST BAI KOROMA has been handling the Sierra Leone economy excellently. The International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) has just concluded a three-week mission in the country and the conclusions that the organization has drawn provide further proof that President Koroma is doing well with the Sierra Leone economy . READ THE FULL STATEMENT BELOW ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214695101/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:02:38 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214695101/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Our country is facing a lot of challenges in meeting its National Water and Sanitation Policy targets. This disturbs me greatly. There is no doubt that the time for more comprehensive and sustained actions is now. And so over the next two days we must review what we (as a sector) have done well and what are the remaining challenges. Most importantly, we must all understand the strong imperative ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214695100/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:02:37 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214695100/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 By State House Communications Unit : BINTUMANI HOTEL, Aberdeen, Freetown, 21 May, 2013/— Water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) has been identified by government under pillar three of the ';Agenda for Prosperity'; as pivotal in promoting social growth and economic empowerment among Sierra Leoneans. In this regard, therefore, His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has said at the ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214695102/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:02:37 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214695102/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Most 27-year-old Northern Irishmen who want to be at next year's World Cup in Brazil will have to buy a ticket - but Johnny McKinstry has other plans. Having ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214695103/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:54:30 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214695103/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Saturday, June 1 8:00pm Artisphere Arlington, VA World renowned for the strength and resilience embodied in their music, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars were first introduced to the world through ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214695104/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:54:29 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214695104/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 The Liberia Anti Corruption Commission or LACC has released the names of several government officials who lied about their wealth when they declared their assets. LACC Cllr. Francis Johnson Allison named National Port Authority or NPA Managing Director Matilda Parker, the Port of Buchanan Operations Manager Oretha Zeon, Ministry of Internal Affairs Comptroller Blayon Brown Sarlee and Charles ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214694777/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:39:07 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214694777/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Ms. Malangu Kabedi-Mbuyi visited Freetown during May 8–21 to carry out discussions for the 2013 Article IV consultation and for a three-year economic and financial program that could be supported by the IMF under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The mission held discussions with Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Kaifala ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214693498/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:39:35 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214693498/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 175 runners from 12 countries around the world will be arriving at Lungi airport in the next few days to participate in the second annual Sierra Leone ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214690196/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:05:46 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214690196/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 By Christopher Koker: Political Analyst & Commentator TOO MUCH OF ONE THING IS GOOD FOR NOTHING! This goes to underscore the fact that leadership and responsibility-mindedness are inseparable; and that indeed, responsibility- mindedness, is the hallmark of good and thus responsible leadership. The Freetown City Council, through the Agency of the FREETOWN WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, has been ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214688728/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:01:07 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214688728/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) has been identified by government under pillar three of the "Agenda for Prosperity" as pivotal in promoting social growth and economic empowerment among Sierra Leoneans. In this regard, therefore, His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has said at the official opening session of the two-day conference on Water Sanitation and Hygiene at the Bintumani ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214688730/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:41:11 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214688730/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Sierra Leone has one of the world's fastest growing economies, according to an International Monetary Fund report. But the post-civil war boom has not yet brought benefits for everyone. Residents of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, wake up every day to the thudding sounds of construction work. Ten years ago, noise like this signified another bloody day in the country's civil war. ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214688731/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:41:09 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214688731/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Sierra Leone's third largest mobile operator in terms of subscriptions Airtel may see the suspension of its operating licence, after the country's watchdog the National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM) gave the telco 21 days notice - effective 13 May 2013 - to improve its services. According to ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214687356/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:06:06 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214687356/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Finance and Health Ministers Amara Konneh and Walter Gwenigale have been summoned to appear before the Senate plenary Thursday, May 23, 2013 to answer why health workers in Grand Kru County have not received their three months' pay. The decision to summon the two ministers was reached Tuesday, following a complaint by a Grand Kru County Senator, Peter Coleman that health workers in that ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214686938/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 07:30:58 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214686938/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has ordered the Minister of Public Works to block the Samuel K. Doe (S.K.D) Boulevard road. President Johnson-Sirleaf ordered that the road be blocked to vehicles and other activities to allow speedy construction of the road. "Mr. Public Work Minister, block the road... so you can get the job done; you can't be trying to pave the road and you've ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214687357/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 07:30:58 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214687357/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has ordered Public Works Minister Samuel Kofi Woods, to close the SKD Boulevard Road currently under renovation in Paynesville to traffic in order to avoid ongoing works obstructed and delayed by cars and pedestrians. "Mr. Minister [Samuel Kofi Woods], block the road so you can get the work done! You can't be building the road and you have people passing ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214687036/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 07:30:57 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214687036/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Fellow Colleagues, Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, the events of the last 18 days have been well documented. On May 3, 2013, members of the Liberian media assembled in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County to observe World Press Freedom Day, a day declared by the United Nations to remind member states about the need for a free, independent and pluralistic media. But it was also to pay tribute to ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214685811/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:22:55 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214685811/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Today's the day! I'm sitting at gate C30 at the Philadelphia International Airport, trying to cool down because I've been running around like a madman all morning. I have begun my journey to Sierra Leone, where I will spend the next seven weeks. The journey began with a daredevil attempt to get my last taste of Buffalo wings and fries for almost two months with my gas tank on E, ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214682095/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 02:08:43 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214682095/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Publication of a full audit of how Liberia awarded its resource concessions between 2009 and 2011 is a global first, said campaigning watchdog Global Witness today. ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214681748/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Wed, 22 May 2013 01:54:13 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214681748/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 2013 Resolve Award to representatives of three countries--the Gambia, Kenya, and Zambia, with a special mention given to Sierra Leone--for demonstrating leadership and political will. But the individuals transforming lives on the ground may not be who you'd ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214680031/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Tue, 21 May 2013 23:42:13 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214680031/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Africa's Great Lakes region today has the chance to achieve something that has eluded its war-weary people for several decades. It can silence the guns, boost trust and trade between neighbours, educate millions of out-of-school children, empower women, and create economic opportunities that will help the countries forge a path to prosperity, good governance, and lasting stability. ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214680032/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Tue, 21 May 2013 23:42:11 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214680032/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 According to Michael Felix Rowe, he said the role of Memosian is to be able to manage and develop the different sport organizations within his or her country and beyond, and also to implement and develop administrative management policies and develop projects within the NOC as well as serving as Marketing and Sports Manager for Sport in Sierra ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214679007/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:14 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214679007/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 minute goal from a free kick by forward Michael Osei - popularly known as Ember, a former member of Ghanaian national team Black Stars, as well as Ghana club champion Asante Kotoko, gave Ghana a 1-0 victory over Senegal to win African Advisory Council of Bronx (AACB) 2013 African Nations Cup, Saturday in New York. (Photo: l-r Ghana’s Coach Baffour Acheampong and Edwin Gboney – ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214679009/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:12 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214679009/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 As part of the development of the national sport structure, the Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Association technical team stormed Bo city over the weekend to continue with the two days training which attracted over 15 swimmers in Bo. ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214679010/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:11 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214679010/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Engineer and Station Manager of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWCO), Mr. Alimany Kolifa Kamara, has openly taken the bull by its horn by setting up a robust security team in Kenema. The team will be charged with the responsibility of educating the community on the protection of the area of Kamboi ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214679011/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:09 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214679011/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Former vice president and acting president of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) JS Keifala has received heaps of praise from football stakeholders for organizing the Super League. (Photo: JS ... http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214679012/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:07 -0400 http://www.sierraleonenews.net/index.php/sid/214679012/scat/8fcd2bb0346b8627