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SEP TO HOST IT’S FIRST FUNDRAISING BUSINESS DINNER AND AWARDS

December 6, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The Strategic Entrepreneurship Programme (SEP) will be organizing it’s first fundraising Business Dinner and Awards Night in Freetown. The Business Dinner which will take place on Thursday 8th December 2016 […]

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“Why SLPP Thug Attacks APC Presidential Spokesman” : My take

December 6, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Tony Bee, Sydney, Australia When I read one of the stories captioned “Why the SLPP Thug Attacks APC President Spokesman” that was published on the 2nd of December 2016 […]

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Nursing and Midwifery: A critical link to achieving Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health coverage

December 6, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Jonathan Abass Kamara Nursing and Midwifery workforce, a critical link to achieving sustainable development goals and Universal Health Coverage was the theme designed for the Second Regional Consultative Meeting […]

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President Koroma: “Sierra Leone’s Story No Longer about Ebola”

December 6, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

President Ernest Bai Koroma has said, as a country, Sierra Leone’s story is no longer about ebola but one that is ready for business, huge investment opportunities and a nation […]

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President Koroma departs China for Sierra Leone

December 6, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

President Ernest Bai Koroma departs his lodge for the Beijing International Airport, and eventually for Sierra Leone after a week -long successful visit to China on the invitation of his […]

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President Koroma’s blockbuster China interview conducted by John Baimba Sesay coming

December 6, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Press Attache John Baimba Sesay has conducted an exclusive interview with President Ernest Bai Koroma during his state visit to China. COCORIOKO  will bring you the full interview this week, […]

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President Koroma describes Shandong Iron & Steel Group as a Major Player in Sierra Leone’s Economy

December 6, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  His Excellency, President Ernest Bai Koroma has referred to Shandong Iron and Steel Company as being important in Sierra Leone, serving as a major player in the country’s economy, […]

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Three newly ordained Sierra Leonean pastors advice the community on togetherness and unity

December 5, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Sanpha Sesay ( Texas Chief ) Three Ordained Pastors; Pastor Bernard Rockson, Pastor Simpson Campbell, and Pastor Sarah Samura on Sunday, November 27, gave their earnest advice to the […]

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President Ernest Bai Koroma Assures Chinese Enterprises of Favorable Investment Environment

December 3, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

His Excellency President Ernest Bai Koroma has said, government will continue to support enterprises seeking to explore investment opportunities in Sierra Leone by providing the enabling environment, given the country’s […]

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Appreciation from the Sierra Leone Embassy, Beijing

December 3, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  The Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in the People’s Republic of China wishes to extend thanks and appreciation to the entire Sierra Leonean Community in China for […]

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