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In Sierra Leone, KPMG Ends Seminar on Values & Stages in Auditing
One of Sierra Leone’s leading auditing firms, KPMG, has concluded a day’s seminar on the values and stages involved in auditing. The forum held at the Bintumani Hotel, Aberdeen in Freetown, on Wednesday 17th March 2010, attracted over fifty Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Heads of organizations and other stakeholders in Freetown.
Mar 18, 2010, 17:20
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EPA to Strengthen Trade Union in Sierra Leone
The Africa Coordinator for Education Partnership in Africa (EPA), Dr. Osman Gbla, has said the EPA Fourah Bay College Sierra Leone Project focuses on upgrading the trade unionism in the country. Dr. Gbla made this statement during his presentation at a day’s workshop which was held at the British Council, on the 17th March 2010, for students of universities, tertiary institutions, and trade unionists.
Mar 18, 2010, 17:18
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In Sierra Leone, Pikin-to-Pikin Denounces Rape on Young Girls
A Non-Governmental Organization, Pikin-to-Pikin Movement, has denounced the increasing rate on the index of rape by some heartless men on women and young girls. The organization made this pronouncement whilst addressing a cross section of newsmen in Freetown on Monday 15th March 2010.
Mar 18, 2010, 17:16
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone
*Lungi Airport Frightens Investors *President Koroma to Receive UAE Award *Parents Support Hair Cut for School Girls *Agriculture Ministry to Commence Reforestation *DFID to Provide Health Care for 1 Million Children *Sierra Leone Health Workers Host Forum in New York *15 Lawyers for SLPP Supporters in Kenema.
Mar 18, 2010, 17:14
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In Sierra Leone, Koinadugu Ends Agric Show in Style
The Koinadugu District has over the weekend ended a three-day agriculture show in Kabala under the theme: “Koinadugu District in Agricultural Development for Nation Building”, with President Ernest Bai Koroma declaring the district as an example in the realization of food self sufficiency and food security for the country. The President described the Kabala show as a success, whilst noting that it is a challenge to other districts.
Mar 18, 2010, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, Vote for Player of the Week as Zain Africa Challenge Continues
Tonight, Njala University takes on Africa Nazarene University, Kenya. The International inter-university battle of brains quiz competition which is the Zain Africa Challenge continues. The competition sees 32 universities from 8 African Zain English speaking countries including Sierra Leone compete for the Prestigious Zain Scholar’s trophy and a chance to win $50,000 thousand Dollars in Institutional grants for their University.
Mar 17, 2010, 17:44
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In Sierra Leone, IPTEL Provides Reliable Internet Services
A leading internet service provider known as IPTEL has been and continues to provide reliable and affordable internet services for Freetown since it commence operations in the country few years back. Mr. James Peters, who is IPTEL’s Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), told the Awareness Times in a telephone conversation on Tuesday 16th March 2010 that "IPTEL is the best internet service provider in Freetown".
Mar 17, 2010, 17:42
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In Sierra Leone, Aftermath of Benguema Soldiers Raid on Civilian Territory…: Over 100 Houses Vandalized
Soldiers of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), Saturday 13th March 2010, at about 1500hours, launched what has been referred to by many observers as an unwarranted attack on a civilian territory around the Waterloo general area, destroying well over 100 houses, beating up civilians and a military colleague, Claude Williams, who merely attempted to calm down the situation.
Mar 17, 2010, 17:40
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In Sierra Leone, New Tax Policy Debate in Parliament
The Sierra Leone House of Parliament yesterday recorded an interesting debate when the bill entitled: "Finance Act 2010" was introduced in Parliament by the Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Dr. Momodu Kargbo. The bill covers tax policies including policies on tobacco, alcoholic beverages, agriculture, forestry, tourisms, mines and minerals and merchandizes.
Mar 17, 2010, 17:38
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In Sierra Leone, Retreat on Small Arms and Light Weapons Ends in Makeni
The Sierra Leone National Commission on Small Arms (SLeNCSA) has completed a two-day Inter- Agency Synergy Retreat in Makeni, northern Sierra Leone. The retreat held on the 11th and 12th March 2010 has as it theme: "Building Effective Partnership and Co-ordination for the Establishment of the Sierra Leone Small Arms and Light Weapons Commission".
Mar 17, 2010, 17:36
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone
* Court Fines 20 for Various Offences *RUFP Frowns at Marginalization *NRA Engages Tax Payers *Africell’s Cash Chamber Boost SOS Children *OSD Docked for Robbery *VP Assures Investors *Woman Face Murder Charges *SLTU Lunches Women’s Committee in Kenema.
Mar 17, 2010, 17:34
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Sierra Leone Airport Authority (SLAA) Signs Le.45B Project to Renovate Runway
The Sierra Leone Airport Authority (SLAA) has signed a Le.45, 000, 000, 000 (forty-five Billion Leones) project with a British construction company named Lagan Construction for the renovation of the Sierra Leone Airport Authority Runway in the Freetown National Airport in Lungi. The forty-five billion Leones project, which is aimed at upgrading the airport’s runway so as to meet international standards, was signed between the Board, Management, and staff of the SLAA and the Management of the British company Lagan Construction on Tuesday 16th March 2010 in the conference hall of the Sierra Leone Airport Authority on Rawdon Street in Freetown.
Mar 17, 2010, 17:32
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In Sierra Leone, Over Kissy Teng Paramount Chieftaincy Brouhaha… : Court Rules in Favour of Woman
Justice Nicholas Browne Marke of the High Court of Sierra Leone has ordered that Madam Sia Iye Bandabilla, who was barred from contesting the Paramount Chieftaincy Elections in the Kissi Teng Chiefdom, Kailahun District, is entitled to contest the said election. "The Declaration made by the Provincial Secretary Eastern Province, Samuel Kenneth Brima on the 8th November 2009, that Madam Sia Bandabilla is entitled to contest the Paramount Chieftaincy election in the Kissi Teng Chiefdom, Kailahun District, still stands UNLESS and UNTIL it is SET ASIDE by a Court of competent jurisdiction" Justice Nicolas Browne Marke ruled on Monday 15th March 2010 in the matter of Madam Sia Iye Kendor Bandabilla as plaintiff, and Provincial Secretary East, Chief Electoral Commissioner, P.C. Tamba Okekey Jaba IV, Chief Brima Kendor and Chief Fallah Jusu as defendants.
Mar 16, 2010, 17:10
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In Sierra Leone, “Climate Change Hinders Development”
The National Representative of the Africa Youth Coalition Against Hunger (AYCAH), Peter Amara, has said in Freetown that climate change or global warming is a situation that affects everybody and hinders development in society. Mr. Amara made this disclosure at a two-day national stakeholders’ dialogue forum on climate change and poverty at the Santanno House in Freetown, on Thursday 11th March 2010.
Mar 16, 2010, 17:06
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In Sierra Leone, ABC Development on HIV/AIDs Sensitization
A non governmental organization called ABC Development has held a sensitization meeting on HIV/AIDS with the people of Gberray Junction, Port Loko District. The campaign is part of the Mobile Population HIV/AIDs Prevention Initiative Project being implemented by ABC Development with funds from CARE International.
Mar 16, 2010, 17:04
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone
*SLPP Presidential Aspirants Dines with Mrs. I.J Kabbah *Rainy Season Scares Kissy Brook Residents *NCP Starts Privatizing Port Authority *Sumbuya Gets Modern Medical Facilities *APC Fight Over Diamonds in Kono *Agriculture Ministry Ends Consultative Workshop in Kenema.
Mar 16, 2010, 17:02
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In Sierra Leone, NEC Declares Campaign to Replace Eddie Turay
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has announced that the campaign period for the Parliamentary Bye election to be held in Constituency 33, Bombali District, is 13th March to 18th March 2010. Constituency 33 is comprised of three chiefdoms and the said Constituency was being represented in Parliament by Hon. Eddie Turay, who was recently appointed as Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Mar 16, 2010, 17:00
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In Sierra Leone, Lady Felicia Foundation Donates to Schools
The Lady Felicia Foundation (LFF), headed by Sierra Leone’s most beautiful female music star, Mrs. Felicia Turay aka Lady Felicia, has donated school materials worth millions of Leones to over one thousand school pupils in Sierra Leone. The items including notebooks, pens, ledgers, pencils, rulers, erasers, primary school reader books, amongst others, were donated to pupils at the New Apostolic Secondary School and the Goderich Comprehensive Secondary and Primary Schools situated in the Freetown-Waterloo Highway and the Freetown Peninsular Road respectively.
Mar 15, 2010, 15:38
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British Council/University of Sierra Leone Discuss Education
The University of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the British Council, on Friday 12th March 2010, organized a day’s conference on the Development Partnerships in Higher Education (DELPHE) project. The forum focused on the mid-year review of the project. The conference held at the British Council Hall attracted participants who are carrying out researches and other related development activities on DELPHE.
Mar 15, 2010, 15:36
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*ENCISS, 50-50, Train Women on Rule of Law *Mitchelle Obama to Visit Sierra Leone *Measles Outbreak in Kambia *Lecturers to Strike *Robbers Beat Poor Man.
Mar 15, 2010, 15:32
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| APC Drags Elections’ Observers to Court |
| In Sierra Leone, KPMG Ends Seminar on Values & Stages in Auditing |
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| EDITORIALS |
| Media Landscape Change |
| Counts 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10 &11 against Afsatu viz-a-viz some Facts |
| ACC & Afsatu Kabba: From Sublimely Ridiculous to Psychotic! |
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| COMMENTS & OPINIONS |
| Haja Afsatu Kabba Is Under Unfair ACC Fire But Please Let’s Trust the President |
| Beware of the “Ides of March” Mr. President |
| President Ernest Koroma is Unserious to fight Corruption in Sierra Leone |
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| FEATURES |
| Summary of Evidence versus Count1, Count2, Count9 and Count10 |
| Sierra Leone's Fullah Tribal Headman for Western Area |
| AGENDA 2012: REINVENTING AND MODERNISING THE SIERRA LEONE PEOPLES PARTY (SLPP) |
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| Latest Edition of INSAI SALONE (Discussing Afsatu Kabba & Anti Corruption) |
| ‘Nor Look En Face’ Takes Over the Airwaves in Sierra Leone |
| Listen to the latest from Emmerson Bockarie: YESTERDAY BETTEH PASS TODAY? |
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| Bio Data Of The Former President Of The Republic Of Sierra Leone Alhaji Dr. Ahmad Tejan Kabbah |
| A Chat With Sierra Leone’s First Doctorate Chartered Accountant: Dr. Dante Alie Bendu (B.Sc Hons, M.Sc, M.A., FeICM, ACCA, PhD) |
| Sierra Leonean Woman Excels In UK |
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| THE ECONOMY |
| Sierra Leone Government in Serious Embarrassment as Businesses Shut Down over New Tax |
| Kailahun SLPP MP frowns at Finance Minister in Sierra Leone |
| Sept 23: Millicom Sierra Leone bounces back |
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| Sierra Leone To Host The Second Annual General Meeting Of West Africa Road Safety Organisation (Warso) |
| Conservation of the Sierra Leonean Western Area Peninsula Forest Reserve (WAPFoR) & its Watershed “Wata en Forest na Life” |
| NJALA UNIVERSITY ADMISSION TO UNDERGRADUATEAND MASTER’S DEGREE, DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE UNIVERSITY 2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR |
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| In Sierra Leone, President Koroma Receives Signed Contract to Boost Freetown Roads Network |
| Statement By The Chairman Of The UK & Ireland Branch At The Prayer And Intercession Service To Commemorate The 58th Anniversary Of SLPP |
| Sierra Leone Envoy Launches Sierra College Foundation (SCF) in the UK |
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| International Rescue Committee Vacancy Announcement |
| Some look for solutions, others create them |
| Marie Stopes Sierra Leone (MSSL) Job Advertisement |
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| SPOT THE DIFFERENCE between America and Sierra Leone! |
| POEM DAWN OF THE ERA |
| An Afflicted Cow FookFook Brain Manufactures Ronshos, Diamba, Gnomes, Rubber-Fack & Leprechauns; Desires to Import Machiavelli into a Democracy |
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| As Anti Corruption Commission Prepares to Grill her, Zainab Bangura Condemns Local Journalism |
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