SSLF appreciates participants at fundraising event and seals negotiations with “MINGLES AT GOLDEN BULL” on behalf of Sierra Leonean Non-Profits. Sierra Leone’s 52nd Independence Anniversary was celebrated as a simply elegant and classy fundraising event for Sierra Leone without excessive glitter. A special thanks to all who attended the fundraising event and donated generously. On hand to receive a “Leap of Faith Award” for their contributions to education and health care were Mr. Cecil John and Vianka, key executives of The John Trust Fund. Speaking on behalf of the trust fund, Mr. John, commended SSLF’S efforts and pledged their organization’s... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, April 30th 2013 |
By Dennis Kabatto – Reigning Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013, Ruby B. Johnson leaves the United States of America Thursday to take part in Saturday’s independence ceremony. While in Sierra Leone she will visit school girls at all levels in order to promote her platform SHERO (Service, Health, Education, Rights, Opportunities) and will meet with Government dignitaries in Freetown. Ms Johnson, 23, currently studying Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Virginia, USA said her goal for Sierra Leone Homecoming Trip is to visit schools and universities and “speak with students, especially girls/women. I would... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, April 25th 2013 |
We all know that not all state actors have the potential of achieving great things especially in the discharge of their respective functions. Therefore, if a government is to succeed, it needs to have the right people in the right place. It needs to have people with adequate skills and knowledge, with sound attributes to be able to deliver expected results. People with such qualities are in many ways successful in governance. They make things happen and don’t sit back waiting for others to do something before they get started. Simply put, they grab the bull by the horns. However,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, April 17th 2013 |
The Special Adviser to the President, Hon. Alhaji Ibrahim Ben Kargbo on Tuesday 9th April 2013 on behalf of the Head of State, officially opened the Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture exhibition at the National Stadium Borrkfields, Freetown. Giving his keynote address to mark the official opening of the exhibition, Alhaji Kargbo extended President Koroma’s apology for not participating in the exhibition. Alhaji Kargbo described the “Agenda for Prosperity” programme as comprehensive and acknowledged the pivotal role of the chamber in addressing manufacturing and privatization programmes. He used the event to underscore government’s efforts in rebranding, as well... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, April 11th 2013 |
By State House Communications Unit – Freetown: President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has on Monday 8th April, 2013 assured Amnesty International for the concern raised by the international non-governmental organization regarding the implementation of the Free Health Care delivery policy, which was initiated by government in 2010. He said government is not just going to limit the Free Health Care delivery to only the three vulnerable groups, but will also provide the basic services for the people through the help of development partners. President Koroma made this declaration at State House while addressing an Amnesty International delegation from the secretariat... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, April 8th 2013 |
