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In Sierra Leone, After Fruitless House-Hunting for Non-Existent Afsatu House... : ACC ‘Intimidates’ Fisheries Permanent Secretary
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources, Mr. Paul Sandy has informed Awareness Times that in the evening hours of yesterday March 10th 2010, he was put under "serious intimidation" by investigators of the country’s Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) which latter’s activities lately have smacked of a lack of integrity. Although ACC Boss, Abdul Tejan-Cole informed Public Radio that the ACC had no more witnesses in their investigation of Hon.
Mar 11, 2010, 17:34
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FiBank boss arrive in Sierra Leone
The Founder and Group Chairman of FiBank Group, His Excellency, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu landed at the Lungi International Airport, Sierra Leone, yesterday in a private jet, for a five-day working visit. He was received on arrival by a high-powered team, made up of FiBank Sierra Leone Directors led by its Chairman, Moses Agoh and Group Directors, Managing Directors of FiBank Sierra Leone- Chris Uchendu and International Insurance Company- Nduka Anyaso, respectively, as well as a the Vice Chairman of both companies, Chief Tony Chinyere.
Mar 11, 2010, 17:32
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In Sierra Leone, Standard Chartered Takes HIV Education to Ahmadiyyah School
Morie Fofana, Lead HIV Champion Standard Chartered Bank Sierra Leone said to over 3000 students of the Ahmadiyyah Muslim Secondary School, “Too many people are still reluctant about getting tested for HIV. We believe that everyone should know their status. In the absence of a cure or vaccine and the only hope of tackling HIV is to educate people on how to avoid contracting the virus in the first place – or passing it on if they are HIV positive.”
Mar 11, 2010, 17:28
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In Sierra Leone, Police Chase Protesters at Presidential Lodge
A truck load of armed policemen was called in to disperse a large crowd of protesters who stormed and besieged the Presidential Lodge on Tuesday 9th March 2010. The protesters, made up of residents of Hill Station in Freetown, staged the peaceful protest to register their frustration to President Ernest Bai Koroma over an alleged seizure of the community field in the area by one Abu Bangura. The residents said the field in question is the only field in the community that they have been using for sporting activities, holding of community meetings and election voting among other activities.
Mar 11, 2010, 17:26
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In Sierra Leone, Civil Society Frowns at Political Violence & SGBV
Scores of civil society organizations in Sierra Leone have expressed grave concern over the occurrences of political violence and sexual & gender based violence (SGBV) in the country. The concerns were registered during the recently concluded “Twelfth Semi-Annual Peace and Development Forum of Peace Building Civil Society Organization” meeting held in the Kambia District, northern Sierra Leone.
Mar 11, 2010, 17:24
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In Sierra Leone, President Koroma to Launch London Mining Project Today
President Ernest Bai Koroma is expected to officially launch the London Mining Iron Ore Project in Marampa, today Thursday 11th March 2010.This was relayed to journalists on Wednesday 10th March 2010 in a press briefing held at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown. London Mining’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Graeme Hossie told journalists that the London Mining Company is presently building a world class iron ore mining operation at Marampa.
Mar 11, 2010, 17:22
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In Sierra Leone, Mr. Dauda Kallon & the Anti-Corruption Saga: When a Section of Local Media Chooses to be Deceptive
The importance of the role of the Press in investigating, compiling and disseminating information cannot be over-emphasized. Media practitioners are tasked with the responsibility of informing the people on public interest issues with all fairness. In cases where media practitioners choose the wrong path of being deceptive rather than being objective, it spells doom for society and posterity will be very unkind to such practitioners.
Mar 11, 2010, 17:20
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone
* Le30 Billion to Start Banking Operation in Salone * Comium Sponsors Free Breast Check for Women *Afsatu Kabba is an APC Asset *SLPP, PMDC, APC Lock Horns Again *City Council Vehicle Impounded *Ecobank Takes Over Procredit.
Mar 11, 2010, 17:18
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In Sierra Leone, Marine Resources ABJ 544 Jeep: Perm. Sec Debunks Local Tabloid
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Mr. Paul Sandy has yesterday March 10th 2010, debunked a local tabloid’s allegations that Minister Afsatu Kabba misused a Government vehicle numbered ABJ 544. Sandy, who was just returning from the Anti Corruption Commission where he claimed he was dragged last evening by ACC investigators, told Awareness Times that "virtually everything written in that newspaper concerning that vehicle is untrue".
Mar 11, 2010, 17:16
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Over alleged SLPP brutality on Journalists… : Eric B. Jumu says:‘I was not at the scene’
The Honourable Member of Parliament representing Constituency 74 (Bo Central Constituency), Hon. Eric Bobo Jumu over the weekend told The Examiner in a telephone interview that he was not at the scene where it was alleged that a cross section of Journalists who went to cover the opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party SLPP mini convention in Bo, Southern Province a week ago, were beaten. He said he arrived a bit late at when he already met Mr. John Oponjo Benjamin, the party Chairman at the height of presenting a motion and only learnt about the incident through a local Journalist working for the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Services radio in Bo.
Mar 11, 2010, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, Ombudsman Concludes 127 Cases in 2009
Sierra Leone’s Ombudsman, Hon. Edmund Cowan, has disclosed that the Office of the Ombudsman concluded 127 cases in 2009. This disclosure was made in a press briefing summoned on Tuesday 9th March 2010 at Santanno House in Freetown, to update journalists on developments in the Office of the Ombudsman.
Mar 10, 2010, 17:10
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In Sierra Leone, Marampa Mines Gets New Ownership
The ownership of the Marampa Iron Ore Project (Marampa Project) located within exploration license EXPL 09/06, which was held in the name of Marampa Iron Ore (SL) Limited, has now been acquired by Cape Lambert Resources Ltd (Cape Lambert). The Country Manager of Cape Lambert Resources Limited, Chris Gbyl told the Awareness Times Newspaper on Tuesday 9th March 2010 that the acquisition of 100% of the Marampa Project was achieved through the purchase of the shares held by African Minerals Limited (AML) in Marampa Iron Ore Limited, the parent company of Marampa Iron Ore (SL) Limited with effect from 25th January 2010.
Mar 10, 2010, 17:08
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In Sierra Leone, United Nations Commends President Koroma
Chairman of the United Nations Peace Building Commission in Sierra Leone, Ambassador John Ncenee, has commended President Ernest Bai Koroma for his "commitment towards the development of Sierra Leone". He made this commendation yesterday Tuesday 9th March 2010 at State House in Freetown, during a meeting with the Level 5 Ambassadors of the United Nations Peace Building Commission, who arrived in Sierra Leone recently to assess the peace building programme in the country.
Mar 10, 2010, 17:06
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As International Women's Day wraps Up...,Women Cry for 30% Quota in Sierra Leone
As the celebration of t International Women's Day wrapped up, women representing various women's groups and organizations in Sierra Leone yesterday Monday 8th Man 2010 held a peaceful demonstration to various ministries and along the major streets of Freetown demanding for the government of Sierra Leone to give them a 30% Quota in government and governance.
Mar 9, 2010, 17:18
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In Sierra Leone, Ecobank Boss Assures Pro-Credit Bank Staff
Following its taking over of Procredit Bank, the Managing Director for Ecobank Sierra Leone, Mr. Clement Dodoo has assured former staff of Procredi Bank that they have no intention of relieving off duty any of them, but hasten to assure them that they will be retained as Ecobank staff. He made the statement while addressing pressmen on Monday 8th March 2010 at the Bank Sierra Leone Complex, Kingtom in Freetown in a press briefing summoned to announcing the taking over of Procredit Bank by Ecobank.
Mar 9, 2010, 17:16
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone
* SLPP Chairperson dies in Bo *Swaziland ACC Team visit Sierra Leone *Sierra Leonean homes looted in Liberian *Fambul Tok to hold more Meetings *Grammar School turns sod for new blocks *Parliament clerks received certificates *Fuel shortage hits Freetown *168 workers to be sacked.
Mar 9, 2010, 17:14
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In Sierra Leone, UNICEF Boosts Education Ministry
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has boosted the Ministry of Education Youths and Sports (MEYS) with a donation worth US$.336,000 (three hundred and thirty-six thousand United States Dollars). On Monday 8th March 2010, the UNICEF Country Representative in Sierra Leone Mahimbo Mdoe on behalf of UNICEF handed over five vehicles and eighteen motorbikes to the ministry at a ceremony held at the UNICEF Medical Store, New England Ville in Freetown.
Mar 9, 2010, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, 1000 People Benefit from Free Medical in Bonthe
At least one thousand people have benefited from free medical treatment in Bonthe Island as part of a one-week program undertaken by the Nigerian Graduate Fellowship (NCGF), Africa Vision Track House (AVTH) and Pro-Health International. The sixteen-man medical team arrived in the country on Sunday 28th February 2010.
Mar 8, 2010, 16:00
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In Sierra Leone, Presidential Affairs Minister Launches Polio Immunisation
Presidential and Public Affairs Minister, Joseph Koroma, on Saturday 6th March 2010, launched the first round of Polio Marklate at the Ross Road Health Center, Cline Town, Freetown. In his statement, Minister Joseph Koroma lauded the partnership of stakeholders in the fight against polio disease in the country. According to him, many children have paralyzed in the past years as a result of polio. He used the forum as an opportunity to appeal to community members, health officers, civil society organizations, and traditional authorities, to ensure that all children below the ages of five are vaccinated during the immunization period.
Mar 8, 2010, 15:58
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In Sierra Leone, COOPI Intensifies Campaign on Women & Children’s Rights
COOPI Sierra Leone, a human rights non governmental organization, on Friday 5th March 2010, officially launched a community based response to women and children’s rights violation at the Hill Valley Hotel in Freetown. The program focused on Kono District and Western Area. COOPI Country Director, Marco Serena, said his organization has a long history in Sierra Leone, spanning as far back as 1998. “We have severally intervened in cases of violations against women and children in Kono and Western Area,” he said.
Mar 8, 2010, 15:56
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