While at the Inquest-mania!

I would rather be doing something else like enjoying the beautiful summer California weather in the city (San Francisco) this weekend; or maybe stick with the World Cup, but I can’t stand the fact that our collective intelligence as a nation is being insulted by these proponents of inquest and compensation of the families of [...]

Richard Bockarie calls President Koroma ‘A dictator!’ – a rejoinder

Sierra Express Media contributor, Richard Bockarie, calls president Koroma “a dictator” for what seemed to me like an attempt by the president of the country to enhance security and cut down on cell phone thefts, which have become prevalent in the country and consequently a total embarrassment to our nation, especially when foreigners are involved. [...]

$21 million investment for Zain/Bharti

A staggering $21 million investment is set to transform Zain Africa outfit as the 6th largest telecommunication company in the world, Bharti Airtel takes over its operations to bring in more juice, innovation and many affordable services that are apparently absent in the country’s telecommunication industry. Sierra Express Media learnt yesterday 7th July, when the [...]

There are problems with Jabulani ball but South Africa is not blame

The official match ball of the ongoing World Cup Jabulani has come under serious criticising since the first week of tournament by players and coaches of some participating countries. (Photo: the Jabulani ball.  Photo credit Mohamed Fajah Barrie) Let me just highlight few of the unpleasant comments made about the Jabulani ball that are in [...]

The World Cup gets new winner in Spain or Holland Sunday

A new winner will added to the World Cup winners list when two European teams that have never won the World Cup Holland and Spain clash in the final match of Africa’s first World Cup at the Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday night. The last time the World Cup get a new winner [...]

My choice for the best player of the 2010 World Cup, it’s Sneijder or Villa

For every World Cup the contest to win the best player award of the tournament is always tough and this World Cup is not an exception. In my opinion there are about seven players in four different teams that have performed remarkable well in the tournament making it not an easy task to choose the [...]

Why dress the Deputy Minister in borrowed robes?

One thing that journalists should disassociate themselves from is dressing state actors in borrowed robes, giving them the opportunity to mess up big time. Gone are the days that government officials enjoy press protection. As journalists, we are watch-dogs of the nation such that even the president is under our supervision, let alone other state [...]

Mohamed Kabba to clinch the VP Position

The long awaited election for the Sierra Leone Reporters Union will take place on Saturday 10th July at the Freetown headquarters of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ). According to random interviews conducted by this reporter countrywide, members are looking forward to a national executive that will advocate for a change, better conditions of [...]

Plan-Sierra Leone spouses with WOCEGAR

In partnership with Plan Sierra Leone, the Women Centre for Good Governance and Human Rights (WOCEGAR), have concluded a one day capacity building workshop for 50 youths from Bombali Sheborah and Biriwa Chiefdoms in the Bombali District. The workshop was to provide an insight into the Local Government Act. The workshop which took place at [...]

Stakeholders in Makeni condemn student riot

Stakeholders in the northern city of Makeni have in the strongest terms condemned the riotous conduct of pupils in the Makeni Compressive Academy (MCA) Secondary School during a meeting that was held at the New City Hall in Makeni on Thursday 30th June 2010. The meeting was called as a result of the ugly incident [...]

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