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Sierra Leone to enjoy daily weather forecasts on radio, TV and newspapers

August 30, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  “Weather information is very necessary in sustaining livelihoods, and protecting lives and property.” – Mr. Balogun Koroma, Minister of Transport and Aviation. This morning, the Minister switched on the […]

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The United States supports Njala University/University of Illinois Partnership to Strengthen Women’s Role in Agricultural Extension Services

August 30, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

    Freetown August 29, 2016 The United States supports Njala University/University of Illinois Partnership to Strengthen Women’s Role in Agricultural Extension Services On Tuesday, August 23, Njala University in […]

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Congratulations to new Honorary Consul Isatu Timbo-Nwokedi

August 28, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Goodwill Ambassador Mrs. Isatu Timbo-Nwokedi received another glorious feather to her cap on Friday as she was inducted as Sierra Leone’s new Honorary Consul  for Los Angeles , California , […]

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Embassy, Chengdu Aidi Eye Hospital sign ‘China-Sierra Leone Africa Brightness for Free Project’

August 28, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Sierra Leone’s envoy to China has said his country’s quest for socio-economic development is not limited to interventions at the levels of Governments but that the role of private sector […]

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We will work diligently with the EITI – President assures

August 26, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By State House Communication Unit President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has registered firm commitment that his administration will work diligently with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) process. He made […]

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ARMED ROBBERY ON THE INCREASE IN BO TOWN

August 26, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

** Incidence of armed robbery attacks is on an alarming increase in the Bo municipality. Speculations of these are evident in the statements and interviews conducted by our reporters with […]

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Sierra Leone’s VP meets Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe

August 26, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Sierra Leone Vice President Victor Bockarie Foh arrived in Zimbabwe yesterday evening to officially open the 106th edition of the Harare Agricultural Show today. VP Foh, who is standing in […]

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Ambassador Alimamy P. Koroma calls on Shandong Iron/ Steel Group to Start Processing Raw Iron Sierra Leone.

August 26, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  Sierra Leone’s envoy to China has called on Shandong Iron and Steel Group Co. Ltd in Shandong Province, North of China to strongly consider processing raw ore in Sierra […]

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SIERRA LEONE COMMENDED IN THE APRM PRE – SUMMIT MEETING IN NAIROBI, KENYA

August 26, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  By ODA Communication Unit As the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) special Pre-Summit came to a successful conclusion on the 26th August 2016 in Nairobi Kenya, the Continental APRM […]

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STRIVE! A great success – Madam Zuliatu Cooper

August 26, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  By Kadrie Koroma The Deputy Minister of Health and Sanitation II, Madam Zuliatu Cooper has disclosed that the Sierra Leone Trial to Introduce a Vaccine against Ebola (STRIVE) has […]

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Ernest blasts Berewa for misinforming Lumley residents

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  The leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hon. Ernest Bai Koroma yesterday while addressing party stalwarts at their Hannah Benka-Coker Street headquarters, blasted Vice President Solomon Berewa for […]

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  Deputy Ngegba takes Ebola to British Foreign Office Sierra Leone’s Deputy High Commissioner has paid a courtesy call on the British Foreign Office in London to acquaint them on […]

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