The outgoing United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Michael Owen has on Monday 30th September paid a farewell courtesy call on President Ernest Bai Koroma at State House, Freetown. President Koroma described the occasion as an opportunity to thank the United States’ Government for the great contribution to Sierra Leone’s development strides. He said that owing to the good work the outgoing US diplomat has been doing in the country, ties between the two countries have become stronger than ever before. “We have had excellent relations over the period but your last three years of diplomatic service has taken us... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, September 30th 2013 |
By Dennis Kabatto – Musically, Sierra Leonean Award winning Soul Diva Azania has a way to move her audiences to tears and bring them to their feet whenever she rocks the Mic. Accompanied by her band the Azania Quartet featuring Shawn Whitley on bass, Marvin Dolly on guitar, Yeissonn Villamar on keyboards and drummer Zane Rodulfo, she will perform beautiful soul music at an exclusive concert for Artists You Ought to Know (AYOTK) Series Thursday, September 12 at 7:30 pm at Billie’s Black in New York City. Her concert will feature some new songs she co-wrote with producer Jeremiah Abiah... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, September 11th 2013 |
By Chadia Talib-Bo, Southern Sierra Leone – If we (Sierra Leone) as a nation are serious about realizing the Millennium Development Goals and also about the general wellbeing of our country, we collectively must make a millennial offer. A key step in that direction is giving women due access to every sphere of society particularly so at the political arena. Such a move will not only make women feel safe and secured, but it also will open the way for them to contribute effectively by showcasing their talents as equal partners in nation advancement. Women must be let to exercise their God-given... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, September 2nd 2013 |
The Private Public Partnership Unit (PPPU) in the Office of Chief of Staff, State House has signed a grant Memorandum of Understanding with the Department for International Development (DFID) to provide professional support to the unit. The State House Chief of Staff, Dr. Richard Conteh said the private sector is indispensable to assisting state institutions to take the country’s development agenda forward, reflecting the vision of President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma. He highlighted the key role of the British agency, describing it as a leading bilateral development partner. The State House Chief of Staff further reiterated government’s continued firm... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, August 25th 2013 |
President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma has reassured women in the Security Sector that his government has taken key steps in addressing issues on women’s empowerment. President Koroma made the assertion while addressing a meeting held with women in the security sector, and acknowledged issues raised by the organization. He said government is mainstreaming to indicate the highest level of political will and commitment towards women’s empowerment` observing that government has made more efforts on empowering women and will continue in that direction. President Koroma told them that the relevant ministries will look into the concerns raised in various sectors, reiterating... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, August 25th 2013 |
