Witness Tells Court Afsatu son’s employment was legal

Prosecution witness No. 9 in the ongoing trial between the State and former Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Afsatu Kabba (in photo) yesterday took the witness box before Justice Samuel Ademusu where he told the court that he was not under any pressure to employ the son of the accused Afsatu Kabbah. He described himself [...]

NETCOM say 60 Days Extension For SIM Card Registration

The Public Relations Officer of the National Telecommunication Company NATCOM, Abdul Kuyateh has said during an SLBC TV interview that the date for the registration of SIM cards in the country has been extended to last for sixty days with effect from 1st July to September 30, 2010. Mr. Kuyateh, who earlier insisted in a [...]

Solar lamp wins award for helping developing countries

Indoor air pollution by Kerosene fumes kills 1.5m people per year The developers of a solar lamp that aims to replace kerosene-burning lights in developing countries have won a prestigious environmental award. D Light Design says its lanterns, which sell for around $10 (£7), contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions. One of the runners-up [...]

The SLPP opposition – a thorn in the flesh of the APC

Moijueh Kaikai the current APC minister of Labour and Industrial relations was formerly a very active member of the UK branch of the Sierra Leone People’s Party. He left the party because he could not see eye to eye with his colleagues on the executive on many issues. The reason he gave was that the [...]

Jonathan took popular decision, Super Eagles banned from International competitions for the next 2 years

Minister of Sports and Chairman, National Sports Commission, Ibrahim Isa Bio (in photo) yesterday justified the Federal Government’s sweeping move to withdraw Nigeria from all international competitions for the next two years, to enable it reorganize the game for improved performance. Speaking on Cable News Network (CNN), Bio, said President’s Goodluck Jonathan’s decision was in [...]

Mr. President, please protect my citizenship rights

In the last several months, those of us that are Sierra Leoneans of Caucasian (white) skin have been shocked, embarrassed and discouraged by an Immigration Policy demanding we seek clearance as Sierra Leoneans before traveling with our passports. I have been forced to write this article by virtue of the embarrassment I faced on my [...]

War crimes court agrees to call Naomi Campbell

A war crimes court has ruled that model Naomi Campbell can be called to testify in a case against former Liberian President Charles Taylor.  (Photo: Ms Campbell had previously refused to testify against Charles Taylor) Prosecutors for the UN-backed court for Sierra Leone say she was given a “blood diamond” by Mr Taylor in 1997 [...]

Happy Birthday Precious Roberts

Best wishes go to you, Precious Roberts, as you celebrate your birthday on the 1st of July 2010. Wishes of God’s guidance and blessing on this memorable day. May you celebrate many more birthday’s to come. From your Mum, Dad,  sisters, brothers, cousins, aunt, grandmother and your sweetheart Georgiana and the entire house of 40 [...]

Roaming Pen – Review Archaic SIM Registration Method

The National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM) recently issued a June 30 deadline for all mobile telecommunication companies to register the SIM cards of their subscribers. Any mobile phone subscribers who fail to get his/her SIM card registered will face the choice of having that SIM card blocked, NATCOM threatened. This warning was reiterated by the Information [...]

Notice of Vacant Position – SOCIAL COORDINATOR, Pepel Operations

African Minerals Limited has an immediate requirement for the position of Social Co-ordinator for our Pepel Operations. Candidates should have a Diploma and/or Certificate in Development or related discipline with a minimum of five (5) years experience working within the community development field. A university degree in related field would be an advantage. The suitable [...]

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