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NASSIT showcase investment in London

May 11, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Deputy Director General of the National Social Security Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has said the future of Sierra Leone’s economy is bright with rapid developmental programmes taking place all over the […]

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NATCOM Chief says company currently working with the S/L Cable Network (SALCAB) to take fibre cable to schools

May 10, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Sierra Leone’s National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM) over the weekend held its fifth Consumer Parliament in Koidu City, Kono District on Saturday 7th May 2016. The events brought together government officials, […]

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PRESIDENT KOROMA VOWS TO MAKE WESTERN RURAL DISTRICT A MODEL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTRY

May 10, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

    President Koroma-Western Rural District in general and Tokeh in particular have always been close to my heart. Tokeh village, along the Peninsula, in the Western Area was the […]

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“Hand Hygiene is a life-saving approach” – Deputy Health Minister II

May 10, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  Sierra Leone has joined other countries the world over to commemorate World Hygiene Day on the theme: “Hand Hygiene Supports Safe Surgical Care”.   Cross section of the audience […]

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Global Fund to invest $103 Million on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria in Sierra Leone

May 10, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  By Kadrie Koroma and Annans Sesay Freetown, May 7, 016 (MOHS) – Global Fund Executive Director, Dr. Mark Dybul has assured Sierra Leone of Global Fund’s support to invest […]

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President Ernest Koroma commended in South Africa

May 9, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Our South African Bureau Correspondent Sierra Leone’s President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma was on Wednesday, May 3, 2016, commended by participants attending this year’s Africa Regional Open Government Partnership […]

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“FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS ALWAYS FORM THE BASIS OF TRUE DEMOCRACY” – PRESIDENT KOROMA

May 9, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By State House Communication Unit President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has cautioned officials of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) that free and fair elections form the basis of true democracy. […]

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Sierra Leone Embassy in Germany Celebrates Independence: Encourages Humanitarian Organizations to do more

May 9, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Umaru S. Jah — Germany The Embassy of Sierra Leone in the Federal Republic of Germany on Saturday 30th April 2016 assembled its compatriots, friends and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) […]

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Parliament and Ministry of Foreign Affairs engage

May 7, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Melvin Tejan-Mansaray The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Corporation on Tuesday 3rd May 2016 held a familiarization meeting with officials (Dr. Mohamed Gibril Sesay Minister of […]

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PPRC resolves conflict between Kamarainba and party secretary General

May 7, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

PPRC News Brief 5th May 2016 The Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC) on Thursday 5th May 2016 settled the dispute between the Interim Chairman and Leader of the Alliance Democratic […]

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