…”Kono is a very important district to this administration”…President Koroma assures Kono stakeholders …. By State House Communications Unit – STATE HOUSE, Freetown, May 24, 2013/– The Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Works, Housing and Infrastructure and the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), has on Friday, May 24th, 2013 awarded the contract for the construction of the first phase of the Kono road project, from Matotoka-Yeyi, during a symbolic signing ceremony held in the Credentials Hall at State House. Delivering a short statement following the presentation of the original copy of the signed contract to him by... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, May 27th 2013 |
By Aroun R. Deen, New York – For any practicing lawyer, professional codes of conduct and canons of ethics dictate that compliance with the law – at all times and under every circumstance – is not a matter of choice. Any member of the legal profession who conscientiously fails to heed not only to the letter, but the spirit of the law violates this basic tenet, whether or not he is regarded as forthright, reliable, eloquent or cunning in the discharge of his duties. This – in my opinion – is exactly what a veteran lawyer in Sierra Leone, opposition... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, May 27th 2013 |
Christ the King College Alumni Association of North America (COBA-NA) will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday June 8 2013 from 5pm to 1am at the Ukranian Hall, 4250 Harewood Road NE, Washington DC. Ticket prices are $100.00 and $50.00. Key note speaker is Dr. Austin Demby and Master of Ceremonies is Mr. Gerald Foday. Several Alumni from other international branches will be in attendance to support the fundraising efforts of COBA-NA, including Mr. Charles Hubbard of the COBA-UK branch. COBA-NA President, Andrew Jawa Thomas, states that the organization needs to raise $45,000.00 to fund its flagship project of... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, May 25th 2013 |
….. President Koroma warns. : 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 official opening session of the two-day conference on Water Sanitation and Hygiene at the Bintumani Hotel that short-term impacts or “quick fixes” can no longer be tolerated by government in improving the sector. “Our country is facing a lot of challenges in meeting its... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, May 22nd 2013 |
By State House Communications Unit – BOYS SCHOOL CAMPUS, Magburaka Town, 17 May, 2013/–His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has confidently told the people of Magburaka that their township is on the rise. “Magburaka is rising again with paved roads, solar-lit streets. Magburaka is rising again, with employment opportunities opening up for its inhabitants; Magburaka is rising again, with renewed zeal, faith and action. And with the rise of this town, our school, the Government Secondary School Magburaka, will continue to sustain its heritage of producing sterling leaders for all fields of endeavours in our country”, he said . The... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, May 19th 2013 |
