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Koroma not announcing a Running-Mate Soon... and it will certainly not be Keifala Marah
Sources close to President Koroma have now intimated this medium that President Koroma has “absolutely no intention” of naming his current Chief of Staff, Keifala Marah to be his running-mate for the November 2012 Elections. The very thought of Marah as running-mate was heartily laughed off by our very capable sources who assured that though Marah was seen as a highly trusted technocrat by the President, “Marah is certainly not seen as a politician by the President”.
Feb 3, 2012, 17:16
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In Sierra Leone, Unprecedented Event as President Koroma Commissions 40 Buses
It was an epoch-making event at the National Stadium yesterday 2nd February 2012 when, according to the Chairman of the National Privatisation Commission, for the first time in the history of Sierra Leone, the country was seeing forty brand new buses being purchased by the Government to serve the people as commercial means of transportation. The buses which were bought with funds provided by the Government of Sierra Leone through the Sierra Leone Roads Transport Corporation (SLRTC) were officially commissioned by President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma.
Feb 3, 2012, 17:14
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Umaru Fofana to assist Sierra Leone Police with “Photographic Evidence”
The Sierra Leone Police has called on Mr. Umaru Fofana, BBC Stringer and President of the country’s journalists’ association who doubles as acting Editor of a local tabloid, to provide them with the photograph he claims exists which shows Hon. Tunde Lewally hitting the hand of Councillor-Elect Mohamed Kanu-Mansaray. It can be recalled that Fofana in a publication this week accused the police of having been questioned for not going out to arrest Hon. Tunde Lewally despite, according to Fofana’s report, “persistent allegations with some photographic evidence that Lewally had hit with a chair and broken the arm of the opposition councillor-elect”.
Feb 3, 2012, 17:12
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Easmon Ngakui disowns Kalilu Totangi’s Quotes in New People¦Unity Website Publication
Easmon N. B. Ngakui Esq., the primary National Legal Adviser of the main opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) has yesterday February 2nd 2012, informed that he was seriously misquoted in a recent article published locally and globally around the world by one Kalilu Totangi, an SLPP member currently based in North America. Explaining himself, the erudite lawyer confirmed that indeed over the past weekend, he received a phone call from Totangi requesting for information about the incident involving the SLPP’s Councillor-Elect Mohamed Kanu-Mansaray and other party members. He also confirmed speaking to Totangi but however denied each and every single one of the specific quotes attributed to him as having been spoken out against this writer, who doubles as the Publisher of the Awareness Times.
Feb 3, 2012, 17:10
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Big Boost for Sierra Leone’s Health Care
The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation this week received a boost of Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars ($US500,000) worth of medical equipment from an International Non-Governmental Organization, “LEAD Global Inc”, based in the United States of America. Handing over the equipments to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation at the Medical Stores, New England in Freetown, LEAD Global Inc’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Don Osman, said Leadership Empowerment And Development (LEAD) Global Inc, exists to identify, encourage and empower leaders of character to be agents of change and influence in society.
Feb 3, 2012, 17:08
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone -February 3th 2012
*‘Fambul Tok’ Mothers Meet in Tissana Village *Street Children Call for Help *Diasporas Pray for Sierra Leone *Parliament Approves $24M Poverty Alleviation Loan Agreement *World Bank Group Director Visits Salone *Woman Arrested for Double Registration *Energy Ministry to Support Local Councils.
Feb 3, 2012, 17:06
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FUNERAL AND COMMUNON SERVICE FOR THE LATE REVD. VICTOR. KERYL CONI-WARNE .
FUNERAL AND COMMUNON SERVICE FOR THE LATE REVD. VICTOR. KERYL CONI-WARNE
Feb 3, 2012, 17:04
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
Airtel’s Response to Negative Publication on Internet Services.
Airtel SL wishes to inform the public that certain perception about their internet service is wrong. Users should be aware that even when their phones are idle as long as it is connected to the internet it will attract charges based on automatic updates Usually devices such as iphone, ipad, tablets, Samsung, HTC etc come with preinstalled software (map, weather services, location updates, skype, antivirus, itunes, etc) which require good internet connectivity and when it is available via SIM, it automatically connects to internet without user intervention/knowledge.
Feb 3, 2012, 17:02
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Africell Public Notice Registration Of Sim Cards
Africell Public Notice Registration Of Sim Cards
Feb 3, 2012, 17:00
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Resolved Declarations for the next 50 years in Sierra Leone
The Sierra Leone Conference on Development and Transformation is the culmination of five (5) months of extensive consultations throughout the country consisting of various groups and organizations through focused group discussions, specialist papers presented at technical working groups, District Town hall meetings at district level, radio and television discussions and interviews with key stakeholders. On the 31st of January 2012, His Excellency the President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma formally opened the Conference as practical demonstration of his commitment to taking up the challenge of the pronouncement of this Conference which he made on the eve of the Jubilee celebration of our independence.
Feb 2, 2012, 17:10
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In Sierra Leone, As Section 136 is applied for by Attorney-General’s Office...High Court Sends Aziz Carew to Pademba Prison
Aziz Carew proudly walked upright with firm steps; on his two physically-fit feet and with an aura of self-confident self-assurance as he entered the Law Courts building yesterday Wednesday 1st February 2012. Carew, the opposition SLPP chairman for Constituency 104 in the capital city, was expecting to commence the Preliminary Investigations of the allegations he faces under Magistrate Komba Kamanda. He is being tried on several counts charges of perpetuating political violence including conspiring to stab and wound several ruling party politicians during a recent Bye-Elections held in his constituency.
Feb 2, 2012, 17:08
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As his Chiefdom Speaker Declares for APC Hon. Konouwa Canvasses for SLPP in Lower Bambara
The Hon. Member of Parliament of Constituency 14 representing the opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP), Francis Amara Konouwa has called on his chiefdom people to embrace SLPP as they approach the 2012 general elections this November. His call comes in the wake of the open declaration for the ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) of a key stakeholder in his constituency, Chiefdom Speaker of Lower Bambara, Chief Amara Gando. Hon.Konouwa made this call at the Saama Town Court Barry past Thursday when addressing chiefdom authorities concerning the recent defection, from SLPP to APC, of the chiefdom speaker.
Feb 2, 2012, 17:06
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone -February 2st 2012
* SLAJ Prexy “knows” of ‘Photographic Evidence’ against APC MP *336 Delegates for UDM’s Convention *Sierra Leone to Help Guinea and Mali * Methodist Churches Condemn Violence *Koinadugu MPs Appeals to NEC *President Koroma Calls on All to Register *Bo Rangers get Narrow Victory over Parade.
Feb 2, 2012, 17:04
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In Sierra Leone, City Council Workers Storm State House
Workers of the Freetown City Council (FCC) on Wednesday 1st February 2012 held a peaceful demonstration at State House in Freetown, to register their frustration over issues affecting their welfare and also to invite President Koroma’s immediate attention to these burning issues. Some of the burning issues highlighted by the workers include, but not limited to, non-payment of salaries. The chanting demonstrators stormed State House displaying placards with printed wordings expressing their grievances.
Feb 2, 2012, 17:02
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Bloody Saturday is a Public Relations Disaster for Sierra Leone!
As Muhammad Ali, the greatest sports man in the 20th century, celebrated his 70th birthday on Tuesday January 17, 2012, the boxing legend’s glittering life juggled the memories of many around the world. And what thrilled his adoring fans most was his brilliant quotations over the years! “A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life,” was among the most adorable quotes made by Muhammad Ali as it stood the test of time. It fascinates me too! True to Muhammad Ali, there are still few Sierra Leoneans who have sadly wasted many years of their lives, thus, being disservice to Sierra Leone’s progress!
Feb 2, 2012, 17:00
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Despite all their Protestations Otherwise... SLPP Deep in Kidnapping & Lawless Mess
Sierra Leone People Party’s members, including Councillor-Elect Kanu-Mansaray, have yesterday January 31st 2012, appeared in court charged with Kidnapping, Wounding with Intent, Unlawful Detention and Conspiracy to commit a Felony concerning their actions towards a young man named Mohamed Koroma in Moyamba. All of them were remanded at the Pademba Road prisons until the adjourned date of this Friday February 3rd 2012. They were defended by SLPP’s Legal Team led by SLPP Sec-Gen Sulaiman Banja Tejansie. Apart from being defended by the SLPP Legal Team, a recent piece by Kalilu Totangi and published on SLPP’s website, sought to justify a matter that has now been charged to court under serious crimes sections of Sierra Leone’s penal code. Totangi’s justification for kidnapping and lawlessness, has left many local and international observers with the impression that despite their protestations otherwise, the SLPP believes in promoting acts of lawlessness in the country. A commentary on this ongoing lawlessness and kidnapping saga involving the SLPP; with an insightful look at SLPP and Totangi’s explanations for the kidnapping and lawlessness is published today.
Feb 1, 2012, 17:18
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Sierra Leone Voters might not Register for Fear of being Kidnapped
State Prosecution Lawyer Gerald Soyei has yesterday January 31st 2012, told Magistrate Komba Kamanda that the spate of lawlessness in the country needed to be curtailed. He was speaking during the trial of the opposition Councilor-Elect for Freetown Ward 369, Mohamed Kanu-Mansaray and others, when he objected to bail on the grounds that the offense of kidnapping is very serious. Lawyer Soyei said news of kidnapping has widespread potential of derailing the ongoing voter registration process as well as the pending elections process, as voters will be afraid to leave their homes to go and register or go and vote for fear of being kidnapped by political gangsters behaving like wild cowboys.
Feb 1, 2012, 17:17
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Constituency 93 of Goderich wants a fine gentleman, Councilor Ibrahim ‘Small Borbor’ Kamara
Whilst other members of the Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) have been reducing the respect for the SLPP from the general populace, the elected Councillor for Ward 331, Constituency 93 in the Western Rural Area of Goderich environs, is presently enjoying unquestionable support from members of his Constituency because of the fine gentlemanly manner in which he has been carrying himself around. As a result of his tireless and selfless service to inhabitants of Constituency 93, many residents have expressed an urge to see the area become represented in the next House of Parliament by the present SLPP Councillor Ibrahim Kabba-Kamara aka ‘Small Borbor’.
Feb 1, 2012, 17:16
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Sierra Leone Red Cross Clocks 50 Years
Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) on Tuesday 31st January 2012 launched its 50th Anniversary Celebration on the theme: “Celebrating 50 years of the Power of Humanity”, at the British Council Hall in Freetown. Giving a brief background the fifty years of achievements, the Chairman SLRCS, Celebration Committee Alhaji M.A.T Foday said the SLRCS was established by the House of Parliament in 1962. The Sierra Leone Red Cross, he said, is one of the oldest and largest humanitarian organizations in Africa and that since its establishment, have contributed to saving lives and humanity.
Feb 1, 2012, 17:14
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Sierra Leone Conference on Development and Transformation
The journey of the next fifty years of independence has begun; and we are gathered here today to map out how we are going to make it better than the journey we made during the last fifty years. This Conference is a moment for solidifying our collective promise to make this country better than we inherited it; and to deliver a country to our grandchildren that is worthy of their admiration, respect, and honourable remembrance of us.
Feb 1, 2012, 17:12
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ECOWAS Observer Mission Briefs ECOWAS Ambassadors In Senegal
ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) Observer Mission currently in Senegal on a fact finding mission with regards February 2012 Presidential election has summoned, briefed and held discussions with ECOWAS Ambassadors accredited to Senegal. The Observer Mission led by a former Prime Minister of Togo, included the Legal Affairs Director of ECOWAS, Mr. Lalipo and the Director of Political Affairs Mr. Koulibaly.
Feb 1, 2012, 17:10
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Letter to David Tam Baryoh from Silly Little Asma James
Please can you come and join us in our pro-SLPP radio programme this morning of February 1st 2012? You see we want you badly on the programme because we were unable to set up Dr. Sylvia Blyden as she is way too smart for us and she cleverly molested us instead. So we want you to come instead since you are another of the fiercely independent minds in the journalism landscape and we want to molest all independent journalists who are refusing to toe our SLPP outrageous lines in the media.
Feb 1, 2012, 17:08
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone -February 1st 2012
*NEC Arrests One for Double Registration *Kenema Residents Angry With NEC *M.B Atilla Complains Attack *Provincial Towns Lack Fire Engines *Leprosy Declines in Sierra Leone *Government Urge to Pass FOI Bill.
Feb 1, 2012, 17:06
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Kellie Conteh Replaced by M.K. Dumbuya at Office of National Security
THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT BRIGADIER (RTD) KELLIE CONTEH, NATIONAL SECURITY COORDINATOR HAS LEFT THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL SECURITY (ONS) TO TAKE UP AN APPOINTMENT OUTSIDE SIERRA LEONE. GOVERNMENT FULLY APPRECIATES HIS PAST SERVICES AND WISHES HIM WELL IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVOURS.
Feb 1, 2012, 17:02
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BREWERY DONATES WARDS AND KITCHEN TO THE LION HEART HOSPITAL IN TONKOLILI
Sierra Leone Brewery Limited (SLBL) has joined forces with the Lion Heart Foundation in Yele, Gbonkolenken Chiefdom, Tonkolili District to upgrade the current Medical Centre into a fully functional Hospital. One part of the Brewery’s CSR strategies is to intermediate in obtaining donations from its international shareholders’ funds, to help strengthen the quality of health services in Sierra Leone. The funds for the Lion Heart Hospital project have been obtained from Heineken’s Africa Foundation.
Feb 1, 2012, 17:00
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SLPP Councillor in Court Today for Kidnapping
Police sources last evening confirmed to the Awareness Times that the newly elected Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) local Councillor from Fourah Bay’s Ward 369, Mohamed Kanu-Mansaray and four other ardent supporters of the SLPP have been charged to court by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and will today 31st January 2012 make their first appearance in court. The five suspects police sources confirm are charged various crimes ranging from Kidnapping, False Imprisonment, Conspiracy, Wounding with Intent, Assault Occassioning Bodily Harm amongst other crimes.
Jan 31, 2012, 17:20
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Who Owns Kidnap Jeep AFQ 968?
Last Saturday January 28th 2012, I was told, on condition of anonymity, by senior police officers at Masiaka that persons from the SLPP Headquarters in Freetown had phoned Masiaka to tell them the green jeep with number AFQ 968 belongs to SLPP Presidential Candidate Julius Maada Bio. I asked the police officers if they had seen the documents (license & insurance) for the vehicle stating the owner to be Bio and they responded in the negative. They however insisted that they were sure because Maada Bio himself had personally phoned the Masiaka Police over the issue of the vehicle and requested that the vehicle be released by the Police as he was the owner.
Jan 31, 2012, 17:19
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Sierra Leoneans in USA End Week of Prayers
Different heads of Christian Churches and Muslim Jamaats in the United States of America who heeded to President Ernest Bai Koroma’s call of one dedicated week of prayer to invoke the Power of the Almighty God/Allah to transform Sierra Leone has ended. The week of prayer that officially began on January 16th and ended on Sunday, January 22nd in Sierra Leone, was also extended to January 29, 2012 to enable him(God/Allah) continue to show his Infinite Mercy on Sierra Leone and shower his blessings in the form of Peace, Progress and Prosperity in the West African Nation.
Jan 31, 2012, 17:18
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World Bank is Proud of Sierra Leone
Mr. Jan Walliser, the WORLD BANK’s Acting Vice President for Africa Region has, on behalf of the WORLD BANK, expressed pride to be by the side of Sierra Leone under the leadership of President Ernest Bai Koroma. Mr. Walliser, was speaking at a ceremony in Washington DC during which he said “the World Bank is proud to be on the side of Sierra Leone”.
Jan 31, 2012, 17:16
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In Sierra Leone, Women Want Commission - Naasu Fofanah
Gender Specialist at the Sierra Leone Conference on Transformation and Development (SLCDT), Madam Naasu Fofanah has stated that one of the resolutions of the Women of Sierra Leone for the Transformative Conference slated to kick off this morning was a clarion call for the Government of Sierra Leone to establish a “Women’s Commission” that will promote the advancement of women and girls in Sierra Leone. Madam Fofanah was amongst several women who made this call during the women’s vigil held at the Miatta Conference Hall Car Park in Freetown on Sunday 29th January 2012 to mark the commencement of the SLCDT slated to commence on 30th January and expected to end on 1st February 2012.
Jan 31, 2012, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, ENCISS Reveals Deadline for Grants
ENCISS has announced February 21, 2012 as deadline date for the submission of expression of interest forms for this year’s grants. This announcement was made during the launch of ENCISS grant application form at the British Council Hall in Freetown on Friday 27th January 2012. The grant is intended to support projects and programmes for youths, local development, gender, 2012 elections and justice and security respectively. The keynote speaker for the launch Mr. Kabba Franklyn Bangura said ENCISS is a Non-Governmental Organization that seeks to strengthen the relationship between state and non-state actors. He said ENCISS grant support programme has contributed immensely in changing the lives of thousands of poor families in Sierra Leone. The vision of ENCISS as revealed by the Country Manager, Jean Kamara, is to see an active and engaged civil society in Sierra Leone.
Jan 31, 2012, 17:10
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - January 31th 2012
*Italy to Support Salone *Two Docked for Murder *2 Years Imprisonment for Double Registration *Kamakwie Police Traffic Division Raises Le12.6 M *Government to Cater for the Aged *Commonwealth Schools Journalists *Speaker of Parliament Promises Electoral Laws Review.
Jan 31, 2012, 17:08
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In Sierra Leone, NRA Celebrates World Customs Day
The National Revenue Authority (NRA), through its Customs and Excise Department on Wednesday 26th January joined the world in celebrating ‘World Customs Day’ at the Customs House in Freetown. The theme for this year’s celebration was “Border Divide-Customs Connect”. The Minister of Trade and Industry Dr. Richard Conteh said Customs is a key tool in the revenue generation of any country. Minister Conteh revealed that Sierra Leone is now ranked 6th in the world and 1st in West Africa in terms of ease of doing business. He said such achievement is partly as a result of the effective work of Customs.
Jan 31, 2012, 17:06
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REQUEST FOR AIRTIME ON SLBC RADIO AND TELEVISION
The Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) has received several requests from political parties to propagate their policies and objectives to the general populace ahead of the 2012 general elections slated for the presidential, parliamentary and local council. The SLBC would like to inform you that it is currently putting together its elections team following the successful recruitment of permanent staff. This would be followed by our Elections Guidelines which will be distributed to all stakeholders monitoring and managing the elections of 2012.
Jan 31, 2012, 17:04
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Speech By MR. SHEKU S. SESAY Governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone At The GOVERNOR’S ANNUAL DINNER Held at the Bank of Sierra Leone Staff Recreational Complex Kingtom, Freetown On Friday, January 27, 2012
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Management and staff of the Bank of Sierra Leone, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Bank’s Annual Dinner, my third as Governor. Every year the Bank avails itself of this opportunity to meet its stakeholders - the government, chief executive officers (CEOs) of commercial banks and non bank financial institutions, and the business community- to update them on the progress the Bank has made in monetary policy management, its diverse contributions to the economic and social development of Sierra Leone and the challenges that lie ahead. This is also a fitting occasion to rededicate ourselves to the original mandate the founding fathers adopted at the inception of the Bank in 1964 namely; to achieve and maintain monetary stability and a sound, vibrant and stable financial system.
Jan 31, 2012, 17:02
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DIVESTITURE OF GOVERNMENT SHARES IN SALCAB
The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) has received a loan of US$31 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to finance its contribution to the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable which guarantees a share of the capacity in the submarine cable. The ACE submarine cable system will cover 17,000 km and provides access to more than 23 countries with a planned capacity of 1.9 Terabit per second. The project support forms part of the West Africa Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (WARCIP).
Jan 31, 2012, 17:00
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SLPP’s Fourah Bay Councillor in Kidnap & Ritual Murder Allegations
The Fourah Bay Community of Freetown is currently in a state of shock at the disgrace which has befallen their community with the detention of their newly elected local councillor Mohamed Kanu-Mansaray on allegations of kidnapping and wounding with intent amongst other serious criminal allegations. Meanwhile, senior officials of the main opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) to which Kanu-Mansaray belongs, have been spending the last 48 hours trying to ward off widespread allegations that the councillor and five other stakeholders within the SLPP had been intercepted in a green jeep with a kidnap victim supposedly meant for offering as human ritual sacrifice. It is a fact that in some parts of Sierra Leone, they still believe in the ability of such satanic voodoo and juju rituals as a means to attaining political power.
Jan 30, 2012, 13:42
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In Sierra Leone, Asma James & the FM98.1 Criminal Radio Roadshow
The criminal tendencies of Freetown’s Radio FM98.1 is well recorded into annals of Sierra Leone History; more especially so in the sacred Truth & Reconciliation Commission Report. It appears that despite donor funds spent to rehabilitate the radio in the eyes of right-thinking people, many citizens’ perception, of 98.1 as a criminal outfit, remain the same. Please See below for a concerned listener’s letter.
Jan 30, 2012, 13:40
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SLPP to Ignore NEC’s Call – John Ben
The Leader and Chairman of the Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) John Oponjo Benjamin (JOB) has told newsmen that the SLPP will not adhere to the National Electoral Commission’s (NEC) call for the SLPP not to take down the names and addresses of voters going to be registered. He also said SLPP will not obey any call to withdraw its monitors from registration centers. JOB was speaking to newsmen at SLPP Headquarters in Freetown on January 27th 2012. According to him, the SLPP will never again sit and allow NEC to intimidate them.
Jan 30, 2012, 13:38
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Sierra Leone Police OKs 763 Personnel
Sierra Leone Police (SLP) over the weekend approved seven hundred and sixty-three (763) police personnel. The newly approved personnel including one hundred and ninety (190) female and five hundred and seventy-three male have completed three months of intensive training at the Police Training Center in Hasting. Addressing the gathering, Vice President Alhaji Samuel Sam Sumana who represented President Koroma, congratulated the personnel for passing out as good police men and women. He assured of Government’s support while they would be in service and called on the officers to put all their best into their various duties aimed at the protection of lives and properties.
Jan 30, 2012, 13:36
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In Sierra Leone, Bank Governor confirms Currency Shortage in December
The Governor, Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) Mr. Sheku Sambadeen Sesay has now officially confirmed to the nation that there was indeed a temporal shortage of currency in some commercial banks across the country during the festive period last year although not all the banks were affected. Governor Sesay made this confirmation while addressing Bank Governors during a Governors’ Annual Dinner at the Bank of Sierra Leone Staff Recreation Complex in Freetown over the weekend.
Jan 30, 2012, 13:34
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - January 30th 2012
*Cuban Medics to Augment Free Health Care *ACC Discussed National Anti-Corruption Strategy *Health Ministry to Establish Standards for Food Fortification *FINIC Produces Threshing Machine *World Bank Names New Country Director *Pupils Go on the Rampage in Freetown *Majority Leader Leads Salone Delegation *Stakeholders Contradict on TB Drugs Availability.
Jan 30, 2012, 13:32
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Sierra Leone Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SLIEPA) Raps Private Sector
Sierra Leone Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SLIEPA), over the weekend held a roundtable discussion geared towards engendering an inclusive relationship between SLIEPA and the country’s indigenous private sector. The discussion, held at SLIEPA head office in Freetown focused on capacity building, improving business skills and soliciting financial support for indigenous businessmen so as to make their products gain international recognition.
Jan 30, 2012, 13:29
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As Mohamed Bangura Fires at PPRC, APC & SLPP, Observers say UDM Don Turn Geh - Geh Na Throat
In the local Creole parlance, a troublesome goitre swelling of the throat is known as a Geh-Geh and when someone becomes troublesome in a spectre of events, such a person is termed as being a “Geh-Geh Na Throat”. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) party which many had wrongly alleged to be a creation of the APC is proving it is not only standing independent of APC but that it possesses the ability to lash at the APC and even lash at Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC) which regulates its existence.
Jan 27, 2012, 18:44
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Amnesty International says Terror in Libya
Several detainees have died after being subjected to torture in Libya in recent weeks and months amid widespread torture and ill-treatment of suspected pro-al-Gaddafi fighters and loyalists, Amnesty International said yesterday January 26th 2012. Amnesty International delegates in Libya have met detainees being held in and around Tripoli, Misrarah and Gheryan, who showed visible marks indicating torture inflicted in recent days and weeks. Their injuries included open wounds on the head, limbs, back and other parts of the body.
Jan 27, 2012, 18:42
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President Koroma off to Ethiopia for AU Summit
President Koroma will today Friday 27th January depart Freetown for Ethiopia to attend the African Union (AU) Summit. According to Deputy Information Minister Sheka Tarawallie at the Weekly Press Conference, the President being Chairman of the AU’s Committee of Ten (10) for reform of the United Nations, is an important figure at the AU. On the sacking of Professor Ogunlade Davidson from office, the Deputy Minister said contrary to a local tabloid’s misguided interview with the sacked Minister about him being sacked for not being a member of the APC, the President does not act on emotions but after careful assessments of performance contracts signed.
Jan 27, 2012, 18:40
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ENCISS Educates Stakeholders on Elections & Democracy in Sierra Leone
ENCISS, an NGO which fosters accountability and aims to strengthen citizens’ participation in decision making, on Wednesday 17th January 2012 held a policy dialogue forum on electoral education for the upcoming presidential, parliamentary and local council elections slated for November this year. The forum held at the British Council at Tower Hill in Freetown attracted various stakeholders including civil society, community based organizations, the media, security sectors and other parastatals. The aim of the forum was to discuss importance of creating a peaceful climate and enhancing a common understanding of the democratic elections.
Jan 27, 2012, 18:38
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In Sierra Leone, Parliament Assures SLBC of Moral Support
The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Communication has in a meeting held at the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) on Thursday 26th January 2012 assured the Board, Management and Staff of SLBC on issues regarding salaries and social welfare. SLBC Management also used the forum to update the parliamentarians on issues of development in the Corporation since its transition stage to date. SLBC Director General, Elvis Gbanabom Hallowell welcomed the familiarization tour by the MPs and thanked them for their support in the transformation process from SLBC into a corporation.
Jan 27, 2012, 18:36
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In Sierra Leone, Indians Donate Le9Million to Lumley Police
The Indian business community in Sierra Leone through the Indian Mercantile Association (IMA) on 21st January 2012 donated Nine Million Leones to the Sierra Leone Police as contribution to a Five Hundred Million Leones ongoing construction of a modern structure for the Lumley Police Division. Handing over the check to Police Chief IG Munu, the Indian scribe Mr. Rajuz said his association was deeply touched by the impressive security operations of the Lumley Division with special emphasize on areas of fighting crime.
Jan 27, 2012, 18:34
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In Sierra Leone, Parliament to Close Down in September
The Clerk of Parliament of the Republic of Sierra Leone Hon. Ibrahim Sesay on Thursday 26th January 2012 disclosed that the House of Parliament will be closing down by September this year for the General Elections scheduled to hold in November. He made this disclosure in the Conference Room in Parliament during a meeting with Development Donor Partners. Whilst giving an update on activities including achievements and challenges faced by Parliament, he lamented poor coordination between Parliament and Donor Partners.
Jan 27, 2012, 18:32
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - January 27th 2012
*NDA Demands NEC stops Registration Exercise *Open Government Initiative to Host NEC *School Principal Resigns in Bo City *NCD Chair Cautions Politicians *ICC Delegation to visit Sierra Leone *Fake Teacher Arrested *30,000 Registered on First Day of Exercise *Man Remanded for Trafficking.
Jan 27, 2012, 18:30
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Press Release on Erroneous Africa Confidential Report
Thursday 26th January 2012- It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources that some sections of the press both local and international have been publishing stories that are not only misleading but also totally untrue about the state of Government’s effort of electrifying the Capital, Freetown. A case in point is the 6th January publication of the African Confidential. In this article a lot of untrue insinuations were reported. The Ministry therefore wants to put the record straight.
Jan 27, 2012, 18:28
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Schulenburg can't be Persona Non Grata and stay in Sierra Leone until February 9th
Schulenburg would remain on record as possibly one of the worst United Nations diplomats to ever be sent to Sierra Leone. His tenure has been plagued with scandal after scandal. If he is not physically dragging UN staff by the neck (hence the nickname HITLER), he would be mentioned in embarrassing stories of love affairs or he would be going to the U.N. to endorse apologies rendered without speaking to those who had been apologised to. I do not think it is fair to say President Ernest Koroma alone had problems with him. Many, many other Sierra Leoneans did. Despite all the U.N. cash he used to ensconce himself in Sierra Leone, it was Schulenburg himself who signed his death warrant for his diplomatic tenure in Sierra Leone. Schulenburg acted in a low-down and insensitive manner many a time. Ask the families of the 29 people executed by NPRC if Mr. Schulenburg ever made overtures to them after they bitterly complained his endorsement of Maada Bio's apology without ever speaking to them first.
Jan 27, 2012, 08:42
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SLPP Councillor Broke his Ulnar Bone – But How?
Medical sources have confirmed that the newly elected SLPP Councillor for Ward 369 in Fourah Bay suffered a broken ulnar bone on January 14th 2012, the day of the Bye-Elections at Fourah Bay. Awareness Times had interviewed the newly elected Councillor for Ward 396 Mr. Kanu-Mansaray during the jubilation on that day. He recounted to us that he suffered the broken bone when he was hit with an object by the sitting Parliamentarian for the area, Hon. Tunde Lewally.
Jan 26, 2012, 17:12
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Shears-Moses Report & Section 149 of the Constitution
After I published my article in support of the SLPP’s recent registration grouse with Dr. Christiana Thorpe, I yesterday got largest number of congratulatory messages from SLPP members in the longest possible time. There was however a persistence on many SLPP callers yesterday for me to also handle the issue of Section 149 of the National Constitution viz-a-viz the 'leaked' Shears-Moses Report, in the same way in which I had handled Sections 17 and 19 of the Electoral Laws Act. Today, let me explain why I had refused to comment on the so-called ‘leaked report’. A source very much involved in the preparation of the Shears-Moses Report had informed me that the version which was ‘leaked’ out was the wrong version.
Jan 26, 2012, 17:10
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
President Koroma's Statement at Launch of Transparency Sierra Leone
My Fellow Sierra Leoneans, today marks another opportunity to demonstrate to this great nation my administration’s commitment to transparency and open government. Upon taking over the governance of this country in 2007, I committed to you that my administration will run the affairs of government as an effect enterprise; creating an open and progressive society that will improve the lives of every Sierra Leonean through ideas and action. To demonstrate my commitment to transparency and open government;
Jan 26, 2012, 17:08
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In Sierra Leone, For Manslaughter And Dangerous Driving, L.A.J. And Big Fish Remanded In Jail
Prominent Sierra Leone musician Alhaji Amadu Bah aka L.A.J. and renowned music producer Mohamed Alieu Massaquoi aka Big Fish have been incarcerated at the maximum Pademba Road Prison for the offences of manslaughter and dangerous driving. The accused persons Alhaji Amadu Bah popularly known as L.A.J. was brought before Magistrate Davies Cole at Pademba Road Courts on five counts charges ranging from dangerous driving, driving without license and other related offences, while Mohamed Massaquoi aka Big Fish was arraigned for manslaughter and other related offences. They pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Jan 26, 2012, 17:06
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
In Sierra Leone, NEC Cannot Intimidate Citizens
I have read the recent press release from Dr. Christiana Thorpe headed National Electoral Commission alleging that the full penalty of the law would be applied against any political party agent taking down the names and addresses of those who are being registered to vote in this year’s elections. I wonder under what section of law will NEC be applying this full penalty of the Law? The way I see it, Christiana Thorpe’s NEC is just trying to intimidate political parties like SLPP with bogus posturing via threats of applying non-existent laws. As we question in local parlance: Na Oodat Christiana Thorpe dey Open-Call?
Jan 26, 2012, 17:04
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - January 26th 2012
*23 Students Expelled at Njala *SLPP Donates to Shenge Community *Faulty equipment slows voter registration exercise *OGI Warns ONS, Police on Political Violence *Al-hassan Bangura to under go Knee Surgery Again *3.5 Million Sierra Leoneans to Register *Fire Disaster Claims Millions of Leones *DAF Somersaulted at Peace Bridge *Speaker Welcomes Peace Building Ambassador
Jan 26, 2012, 17:02
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In Sierra Leone, AML Restores Life to Bendugu
Recuperating Paramount Chief Alimamy Kulio Jalloh II of Samaia Bendugu, Tonkolili district, who returned home from the United States following a successful one-year-long major surgery at the Washington DC Memorial Hospital, said his wellbeing was that of his people. “I am particularly grateful to African Minerals (SL) Limited for bringing life back to my people,” the aging chief told hundreds of his people who thronged the now wide and graded road, some two miles leading to the chiefdom headquarter town of Bendugu, to receive their father and leader.
Jan 26, 2012, 17:00
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
SLPP Protests as APC & NEC Run Scared?
Freetown, January 24, 2012: The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) wishes to inform its members and the general public that all public elections are required by law to be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the 1991 National Constitution, the Electoral Laws Act 2002 and relevant Rules and Regulations. In the event NEC considers it necessary to make new rules and regulations as the exigencies demand, the SLPP has always insisted that for the 2012 elections all the Political Parties should be consulted.
Jan 25, 2012, 17:18
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In Sierra Leone, Ogunlade Makes Way for Robbin-Coker
Oluniyi Robbin-Coker, Private Sector Adviser to President Koroma, has been named as the new Minister of Energy & Water Resources replacing Prof. Davidson Ogunlade. Yesterday morning, a vibrant pro-Koroma newspaper, THE NATIONALIST reported a scandalous handling of the Bumbuna Project Phase II by Ogunlade and another presidential adviser on Energy, Mustapha Kargbo. Many observers who read yesterday's edition of THE NATIONALIST newspaper had remarked that considering the contents of that newspaper article and its accompanying op-ed, it was only a matter of time for Davidson Ogunlade to be removed.
Jan 25, 2012, 17:16
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As Judiciary Displays its Independence from Executive - Aziz Carew and Co-Accused Set Free on Bail
The main opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) chairman for Constituency 104 Abdul Aziz Carew alongside a keen supporter and loyalist of the SLPP Abdul Quee were yesterday set free from remand by the Judiciary’s Magistrate Komba Kamanda despite vehement protestations otherwise by the State Prosecution. The move has been widely hailed by various schools of thoughts as a clear manifestation of the independence of the Tejan-Jalloh headed judiciary.
Jan 25, 2012, 17:14
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
In Total Agreement with Sierra Leone Peoples Party
It is rare these days for me to be in such complete and total agreement with the country’s main opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) but having perused their latest press release (produced today), I have to state just how much I am in agreement with the positions expressed by SLPP’s Scribe Sulaiman Banja Tejan-Sie with respect to the recording of voters’ (electors) names by agents of political parties.
Jan 25, 2012, 17:12
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - January 25th 2012
*Central Banks Plans to Tackle Fraud *Oxfam Schooled the Media *FCC Workers Demo for Salaries *Victims of Armed Robbers Cry for Help *Election Watch on Registration Observation *Oswald Hanciles Now Special Media Adviser to President *NATCOM & Stakeholders Brainstorm *Sierra Leone Observes 28th SAFAR *FDID Takes Anti-Drug Campaign to Youth *ADDAX Empowers Bombali and Tonkolili Farmers.
Jan 25, 2012, 17:10
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In Sierra Leone, FIBank Boosts Customers
One of Sierra Leone’s leading banks, the First International Bank (FIBank) yesterday 24th January 2012 dished out valuable prizes such as deep freezers, motto bikes, generators and pop corn machines worth millions of Leones to four of their customers. The customers were amongst those who qualified for the bank’s “Save and Win Promotion” officially launched in 2011 in Freetown.
Jan 25, 2012, 17:08
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
PUBLIC NOTICE
It has come to the notice of management and staff of Airtel that our customers receive calls, supposedly from Airtel, informing them of winning gift items on some promotions. Customers are asked to provide personal information or send the caller some credit/airtime before they can redeem their prizes.
Jan 25, 2012, 17:06
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In Memory of our dear Son, Brother, Cousin and Friend Issa Koroma Aka ‘MADAM’
In Memory of our dear Son, Brother, Cousin and Friend Issa Koroma Aka ‘MADAM’
Jan 25, 2012, 17:04
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
COMMISSIONING OF FORTY NEW BUSES
THE SIERRA LEONE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION (SLRTC) IS PLEASED TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE FORTY BUSES PROCURED BY GOVERNMENT HAVE ALL ARRIVED AND WILL BE COMMISSIONED AT THE NATIONAL STADIUM ON THURSDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2012. THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS INVITED TO WITNESS THIS HISTORIC AND MEMORABLE EVENT THESE ASHOK LEYLAND BUSES, MANUFACTURED IN INDIA TO THE EXACT SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CORPORATION, WILL ENABLE THE CORPORATION ACHIEVE A CORE OBJECTIVE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S AGENDA FOR CHANGE PROGRAMME OF PROVIDING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PEOPLE OF SIERRA LEONE.
Jan 25, 2012, 17:00
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Sierra Leone Calls For Women to lead Fight for Rights
The Office of the Solicitor-General acting on the directive of President Ernest Koroma has been soliciting nominations from members of the public of names to man the Human Rights Commission. According to a Government Release, there should be at least two women commissioners in the country’s Fight for the respect of Human Rights of all citizens and residents.
Jan 24, 2012, 17:22
EDITORIALS
Schulenburg & Sierra Leone Opposition Party Propaganda
Just as this paper was going to press, in came an Opinionated News Dispatch from Patrick Muana, one of the SLPP opposition writers, in which he plays around with recent Report of U.N. Secretary-General (on Sierra Leone), to mean that President Koroma has embezzled 20 million dollars meant for Youth Employment. The twisting of the words of the U.N. Secretary-General by the opposition SLPP is not surprising to many because SLPP knows that with Michael v.d. Schulenburg being Ban Ki Moon’s man here on the ground, they can get away with writing a whole load of hogwash concerning the United Nations.
Jan 24, 2012, 17:20
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In Sierra Leone, LAJ and Big Fish Charged to Court
The Magistrate Court in Freetown yesterday 23rd January 2012 granted bail to hip hop artist Alhaji Amadu Bah aka ‘LAJ’ of “Money Nar Bank” fame and show promoter Mohamed Alieu Massaquoi aka ‘Big Fish’ after making their first appearance before Magistrate Herbert Davies Cole at Pademba Road Magistrate Courts in Freetown on a 5-count charge ranging from unlawful possession of arms and ammunition, unlawful use of firearms, carrying offensive weapons, riotous conduct and threatening remarks. The bail condition is to be supported with the submission of all traveling documents and two sureties each.
Jan 24, 2012, 17:18
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In Sierra Leone, NIC to be Privatized – MD
The Managing Director of the National Insurance Company (NIC) Mr. A.M. Yaskey has said in Freetown that management is planning to privatize the company soon. Mr. Yaskey made this revelation while addressing worshippers at the Hammdala Mosque at Brooks Street and at the Wesley Methodist Church in Freetown on the occasion of the company’s 40th year Anniversary celebrated on Friday 20th and Sunday 22nd January 2012 respectively. According to the General Manager, the company has come a long way in their operations towards the development of the insurance industry in Sierra Leone. He said lots have been done by former management and staff in ensuring the company achieves its present status, while further expressing gratitude to all their customers for being in line with the company’s operations.
Jan 24, 2012, 17:16
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In Sierra Leone, Fake Nurse in Sensational Baby Kidnap
A woman aged 20 years was on Monday arrested by a pharmacist student Abdul Karim at the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH) in Freetown right in the act of giving suspected poisoned soft-drink to a suckling mother Hannah Conteh within the precinct of the PCMH. Allegedly, the woman who was dressed in a green nursing uniform had planned to kidnap the three weeks old baby of Hannah Conteh. Hannah Conteh who, resides at 18 Moa Wharf told our reporter that few days ago whilst bathing her three weeks old baby at home, she saw the woman who identified herself as Nurse Adama working at PCMH. Adama told her that she is one of the nurses assigned to administer immunization treatment to children less than five years of age.
Jan 24, 2012, 17:14
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Peace at Last between Kono Brother & Sister (Sam-Sumana and Konomanyi)
Honourable Vice-President of the Republic, Alhaji Chief Sam-Sumana and his Kono Sister Diana Finda Konomanyi, Chair of Kono District Council pose for Awareness Times in Kono
Jan 24, 2012, 17:12
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In Sierra Leone, Kenema City Friendzy’d’ By Airtel
Airtel’s Friendzy Promotion is one month gone and has already given out over 200 expensive prizes to people across the country. On Saturday 21st January, the Airtel Friendzy crew frenzied the people of Kenema as the monthly draw was conducted in their locality. It clearly demonstrated Airtel’s love for the indigenes of Kenema. The environs was filled with excitements as the crew of Airtel carried out the draw for the 10 lucky winners. Different subscribers won Man U tickets, African cup of nations tickets, Liquid crystal display(LCD) T.V, two door refrigerator, 5millions Leones, home theatre, Shopping voucher worth 1,500,000 and many other fantastic prizes.
Jan 24, 2012, 17:10
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In Sierra Leone, NRA & partners celebrate World Customs Day
Attention will focus on the Customs and Excise Department of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) as they join other Customs Administrations around the world to celebrate International Customs Day on Thursday, January 26. The theme for this year’s celebrations is ‘Borders divide, Customs Connect.’ It is no surprise therefore that the Customs and Excise Department is determined to make this year’s celebrations one with a difference by reaching out as widely as possible to stakeholders including Importers, Clearing and Forwarding Agencies and Donor partners.
Jan 24, 2012, 17:08
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - January 24th 2012
*Common Wealth seminar commences on 25th January. *ACC Wins excellence Award *Father takes son to court *Police Boss warns commanders *35,000 pupils illegally entered Schools. * Council denies responsibility for community radio * RUFP Certified by PPRC *New Religious form of worship emerges in Sierra Leone.
Jan 24, 2012, 17:06
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In Sierra Leone, Street Children Fed in Freetown
A Non-Governmental Organization operating in Sierra Leone, Life Rescue Mission (SLLRM) has on Wednesday 18th January 2012 fed over two hundred street children in a national feeding programme. According to National Executive Director of the organization Bishop Simeon Kamara, the mission intends to provide practical solutions in addressing the basic needs of the most underprivileged, disadvantaged and vulnerable of society.
Jan 24, 2012, 17:04
NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
ACC wins “Award of Excellence”
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone is proud to announce that it has won the “Award of Excellence” in the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) Public Service Announcement Video Competition. The contest, which was organized by IAACA, the global umbrella body of Anti-Corruption Commissions/Authorities, was held in Hong Kong from the 7th to 9th December 2011. The ACC won the coveted “Award of Excellence” out of 29 entries from 21 countries. The occasion was attended by over 200 delegates from 30 countries and representatives from international organizations.
Jan 24, 2012, 17:02
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In Memory of our dear Son, Father, Brother, Cousin and Friend, Captain Prince Ben-Hirsch
In Memory of our dear Son, Father, Brother, Cousin and Friend, Captain Prince Ben-Hirsch
Jan 24, 2012, 17:00
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Female Police Doctor is a "Concubine" - Say SLPP...As Aziz Carew Sent to Pademba Road
The official mouthpiece of the main opposition SLPP has termed respected and renowned female police medical doctor as a "concubine" of a ruling party minister. The Unity Press described Dr. Rashida Kamara with such derogatory terms because she co-authorised the discharge of SLPP Constitutency 104 Chairman Aziz Carew from hospital. Carew stands accused of organising and perpetuating stab wounds on ruling party activists during a Bye-Elections in the constituency following which he resisted arrest.
Jan 23, 2012, 14:13
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
Sierra Leone Opposition made no in-roads in Bye-Elections...despite the violence
No, the SLPP made no in-roads at Fourah Bay. The Ward 369 community of Fourah Bay is made up of distinct areas with distinct voting patterns. Some clusters are typically SLPP whilst others are APC. This is historical. In the controversial recent January 2012 Bye-Elections, all what SLPP strategists did was to apply a two-prong approach of first, violence and secondly, collaboration with NEC and the Police. The resultant effect was to significantly lower the voter turn-out in APC strongholds whilst intimidating the few APC supporters in the SLPP strongholds - all as the deployed police and NEC turned a blind eye.
Jan 23, 2012, 14:11
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APC Kono in show of Unity Past Weekend
Following exhortation by many, it now appears ancestral spirits of Kono are at work to bring peace to Kono sisters and brothers. Diana Finda Konomanyi has ensured she was at the helm of a mammoth sized delegation at Bumpeh which welcomed her brother VP Sam-Sumana into Kono on Saturday January 21st 2012 to officially launch the APC's Voter Registration exercise. The two of them drove victoriously “together as one” to cheering Kono crowds, all the way from Bumpeh to Fachima Hall in center of Koidu where launching was done
Jan 23, 2012, 14:09
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In Sierra Leone, Emmerson Nor Bin Gi Nobody HANDCUFF!
The much anticipated #04 album of Sierra Leone's super-star Emmerson Bockarie was released on the streets of Freetown, Bo, Kenema, Makeni and beyond on Saturday January 21st 2012. The album has been hailed by his fans as another masterpiece but it contains more love songs than political and social commentaries which are what shot the musician to sky-high international fame. In this album, the super-star has featured duets with international artists like TIMAYA and 2FACE IDIBIA. Speaking to Awareness Times last weekend, the super-star asked his political fans to listen keenly to his song entitled HANDCUFF.
Jan 23, 2012, 14:07
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
SLPP-USA says Adios John Sandy!
Sierra Leone People’s Party in North America (SLPPNA) heaved a mighty sigh of relief when a long-standing sore finger who has been groveling to APC party functionaries while telling lies about his importance to the SLPPNA finally announced (amidst a concocted narrative of more lies) that he was leaving the SLPPNA. How can someone leave what someone ceased to be a member of more than 3 years ago because that person did not pay monthly dues and attend meetings?
Jan 23, 2012, 14:05
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - January 23th 2012
*Driver Hits Police on Duty *PMDC calls for President Koroma’s Impeachment *Paramount Chief Endorses Bondo Society *London Mining Hosts National Job Fair *LAJ, Others to Be Charged to Court *Students go on the Rampage in Freetown *Majority Leader Leads Salone Delegation.
Jan 23, 2012, 14:03
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In Sierra Leone, President Koroma returns from Jammeh’s Inauguration
President Ernest Koroma has returned home with his delegation including the Minister of Foreign Affairs J. B. Dauda after attending the 4th inauguration ceremony of President of the Republic of The Gambia, Sheik Alhaji Yayah A.J.J Jammeh at the Independence Stadium. President Koroma graced the occasion together with the President of Senegal Abdoulai Wade, President Aziz of Mauritania and the former President of Nigeria Gen Olunsengu Obansanjo. Also present were the Prime Ministers of Rwanda and Guinea Bissau the Foreign Ministers of Gabon and China (Taiwan), Members of the Diplomatic Corps and most interestingly of all, was the Former President of the Gambia Sir Dauda Kairaba Jawara (who President Jammeh as a military officer overthrew).
Jan 23, 2012, 14:01
FEATURES
January 18th 2002 - January 18th 2012 (De War Don Done)? As some Sierra Leoneans seem to have forgotten recent past, we go into Sierra Leone Web archives of 10 years ago
Friday 18th January 2002: At a symbolic ceremony in Lungi on Friday to burn nearly 3,000 weapons collected from Sierra Leone's warring factions, President Kabbah declared that disarmament in the country was at an end — and that the war was over. Kabbah also announced the lifting of the curfew, which has been in effect since the restoration of civilian rule four years ago. The president spoke before a crowd which included visiting dignitaries, government leaders, representatives of the RUF and CDF, United Nations officials, diplomats, and 1,000 local residents and school children. Since January of last year, over 46,000 combatants have turned in some 14,500 weapons and 1.3 million rounds of ammunition.
Jan 23, 2012, 13:59
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In Loving Memory Of A Grandmother Mrs. Rosamund Ja-Okeh Cecilia Marsh
In Loving Memory Of A Grandmother Mrs. Rosamund Ja-Okeh Cecilia Marsh
Jan 23, 2012, 13:57
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Sierra Leone Update on Aziz Carew Saga & also on the Attack on Awareness Times website
SLPP, which likes to spout its gender credentials, in Unity Press newspaper for today, published that well-respected female Police Doctor, Dr. Rashida Kamara, the female medical doctor who co-signed the discharge of Aziz Carew yesterday is not professional in her medical practise because she is supposedly dating an APC Big-man. Every woman who does something in her sphere of work which goes against the grain of the SLPP is supposedly not professional because they are supposedly dating APC Bigmen. But that is the gender-sensitive SLPP for you. They insult all the women as call girls like some of them recently did on FACEBOOK. That is the SLPP's current calling card. Intimidation and Violence with a good dose of LIES on top. Even news websites are not spared their violence.
Jan 20, 2012, 17:36
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BBC Correspondent Joined Sierra Leone Opposition to Misinform
Aziz Carew, Chairman of the opposition SLPP in Freetown's Constituency 104 was yesterday Thursday 19th January 2012 handed over by Connaught Hospital to the Director of Sierra Leone Police's Criminal Investigations Department. The hospital’s Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon Consultant confirmed he had discharged Carew from hospital. Dr. Montgomery G. B. Harding stated: "I can confirm to you that Mr. Aziz Carew has been discharged today from Connaught Hospital and handed over to the Sierra Leone Police. I discharged him because he is medically fit for discharge. There is no need for him to continue to be at the hospital".
Jan 20, 2012, 17:28
COMMENTS & OPINIONS
STOP PRESS: P/Chief Desmond Kargobai of Selenga Chiefdom in Bo Distict was Mercilessly Beaten up by thugs in Bo City Last Night
STOP PRESS: P/Chief Desmond Kargobai of Selenga Chiefdom in Bo Distict was Mercilessly Beaten up by thugs in Bo City Last Night
Jan 20, 2012, 17:26
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Homegoing Arrangements For Late Mrs. Agnes Fatu Keili
There will be a Service of Remembrance at Christ Church Freetown today Friday January 20th 2012 and another one in St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Bo, where her late husband was the first Anglican Bishop. Mrs. Agnes Fatu Keili will be laid to rest this Sunday 22 January 2012 at her late husband’s home, Baiima in the Mandu Chiefdom, Kailahun District after a funeral service at the Local Anglican Church there.
Jan 20, 2012, 17:24
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BREAKING NEWS ON FACEBOOK YESTERDAY
Aziz Carew has a short while ago been handed over to the Director of the Sierra Leone Police's Criminal Investigations Department. According to my very, very competent medical sources at Connaught Hospital, there is absolutely no reason to keep him at Connaught Hospital as, except for signs of some soft tissue sensitivity (i.e: pains) when his right shoulder was being examined, there is nothing wrong with him physically or neurologically.
Jan 20, 2012, 17:22
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M.B. Attilla & Haja Rabi Allie Join APC
Barely two weeks after the former Western Area Chairman of the Sierra Leone People Party (SLPP) Lansana Fadika defected to the ruling All People Congress party (APC), the APC has again won the heart of another staunch member of the SLPP in the person of Haja Rabie Allie, the former Western Area Women’s Leader of the SLPP. Haja Rabie Allie formally declared her support for the APC Party together with the Manager of Movement for Positive Change, the blind musical maestro, Mustapha Bai Atilla, on Thursday 19th January at the Party’s Headquarter at Old Railway Line in Freetown.
Jan 20, 2012, 17:20
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Sierra Leone Hosts ECOWAS Bank Governors; Sesay Chairs
Sierra Leone has on Thursday 19th January 2012 hosted Bank Governors from all central banks of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the 41st Ordinary Meeting of the Committee of Governors of the Central Banks of ECOWAS Member States held at the Miatta Conference Hall, Youyi Building in Freetown. The meeting focuses on the presentation of the report on the 22nd meeting of the Joint Technical Committee involving the operations of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) and also the election of a new Chairman for WAMZ which turned out to be Sierra Leone’s Governor Sambadeen Sesay.
Jan 20, 2012, 17:18
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Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - January 20th 2012
*233 Biometric centers for Freetown *Fire nts is on the Increase *Herbalist Remanded for Alleged Rape *Chinese team to invest USD 1.2 bn on Rice & Rubber *Executive Director of UNFPA wins Media Award *Special Court appoints New Judge*African / Canadian Health Specialist in Salone *President Koroma witnesses Jammeh’s Inauguration.
Jan 20, 2012, 17:16
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In Sierra Leone, Prime Land +Le 25, 000,000 Up For Grabs
Join the Airtel winning team, grab Nokia phones +3000units, Le500,000,hamper, Samsung phone, Le1, 000,000, 5,000,000,refrigerator, shopping vouchers, home theatre, Man-U tickets, Air tickets to Dubai from Airtel today and make life comfortable. To be the next winner, top up 100units or more and get 10% bonus.
Jan 20, 2012, 17:12
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SLPP vs. APC Fourah Bay Court Case
The political violence which erupted between activists of opposition SLPP and ruling party APC during Saturday’s Bye-Elections at Fourah Bay Constituency 104, ward 369 has seen a commencement in prosecutions at the law court. Yesterday January 18th 2012 saw Police Constable 11679 Chernor Kamara attached to the Ross Road Police Station testify before Magistrate Steven Conteh of Court No 1 concerning suspects allegedly caught with knives and other implements of violence.
Jan 19, 2012, 17:10
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