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Addis Ababa: President Ernest Koroma APRM Statement

2012-02-08 03:58:08

STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR ERNEST BAI KOROMA, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE, ON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE APRM COUNTRY REVIEW REPORT OF SIERRA LEONE AT THE 16TH SUMMIT OF THE COMMITTEE OF PARTICIPATING HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT OF THE AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM (APR FORUM) , ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, 28TH JANUARY 2012. REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE Mr. Chairman Colleague Heads of State Esteemed Members of the APRM Panel of Eminent Persons Distinguished (...)Read the full story »

Anti-Corruption Commission Report On Income Electrix Contract

2012-02-05 01:16:08

Faulty Lines in a Flawed and Costly Contract 1 CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF THERMAL EQUIPMENT/POWER FOR IMMEDIATE AND MEDIUM TERM BY INCOME ELECTRIX LTD (IEL) BACKGROUND In fulfillment of the President’s proclamation to provide electricity to the Western Area by 20th December 2007, two distinct procurement processes were initiated by both the World Bank and the Government of Sierra Leone (GOSL). The World Bank undertook part funding of US$7 million for the provision of a 15MW of power (...)Read the full story »

Review: Poetry collection ‘Over The Years’ written by Dr. Louis Bankole Jones

2012-02-08 03:35:14

Reviewed by: Roland Bankole Marke Author/poet: Dr. Louis Bankole Jones Poetry collection title: Over The Years Publication date: September, 2011 ISBN: 978-1-4653-6842-3 Publisher: Xlibris.com I’m delighted, if not enchanted, when a Sierra Leonean ventures into the literary realm, and Dr. Louis Bankole Jones’ maiden slim collection of poems: ‘Over The Years’ is no exception. The field remains open and encourages more writers/poets of (...)Read the full story »

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    Addis Ababa: President Ernest Koroma APRM Statement

    8 February
    STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR ERNEST BAI KOROMA, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE, ON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE APRM COUNTRY REVIEW REPORT OF SIERRA LEONE AT THE 16TH SUMMIT OF THE COMMITTEE OF PARTICIPATING HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT OF THE AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM (APR FORUM) , ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, 28TH JANUARY 2012. REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE Mr. Chairman Colleague Heads of State Esteemed Members of the APRM Panel of Eminent Persons Distinguished (...)

    Review: Poetry collection ‘Over The Years’ written by Dr. Louis Bankole Jones

    by Roland Bankole, Marke, Deputy Editor, Florida, USA. - 8 February
    Reviewed by: Roland Bankole Marke Author/poet: Dr. Louis Bankole Jones Poetry collection title: Over The Years Publication date: September, 2011 ISBN: 978-1-4653-6842-3 Publisher: Xlibris.com I’m delighted, if not enchanted, when a Sierra Leonean ventures into the literary realm, and Dr. Louis Bankole Jones’ maiden slim collection of poems: ‘Over The Years’ is no exception. The field remains open and encourages more writers/poets of (...)

    Anti-Corruption Commission Report On Income Electrix Contract

    5 February
    Faulty Lines in a Flawed and Costly Contract 1 CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF THERMAL EQUIPMENT/POWER FOR IMMEDIATE AND MEDIUM TERM BY INCOME ELECTRIX LTD (IEL) BACKGROUND In fulfillment of the President’s proclamation to provide electricity to the Western Area by 20th December 2007, two distinct procurement processes were initiated by both the World Bank and the Government of Sierra Leone (GOSL). The World Bank undertook part funding of US$7 million for the provision of a 15MW of power (...)

    30 Doctors Head for Sierra Leone from Saudi Arabia

    by Alhaji Jalloh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 4 February
    A medical team of Physicians Across Continents (PAC) today, 1st February, 2012 left the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Sierra Leone to deliver free medical treatments to the poor and needy for a period of 10 days. The team is composed of health professionals from Saudi Arabia, America, Russia, Sweden, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Malaysia. According to the head of the thirty- man delegation, Dr. Sa’ad Ali Al-Garni who is also a Consultant, Vascular Surgery at the King Faisal (...)

    President Koroma Arrives in Addis for AU Summit

    29 January
    His Excellency President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma is leading Sierra Leone’s delegation to the 18th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union which commenced 28th January 2012 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. President Koroma arrived in Addis Ababa on Friday 27th January, 2012 to attend the Summit which is of great importance to the continent. This year’s Summit is holding under the theme: “Boosting Intra-African Trade.” Members (...)

    EDITORIAL

    Has Sierra Leone Become An “Okadised” Society?

    By Alhassan Fouard Kanu, Guest Writer, Makeni, Northern Sierra Leone. The Okada services (a taxi-like service that ferry people between localities), which is available countrywide especially in (...)

    OPINION

    Leaping into a year of promise?

    Titus Boye-Thompson, Development Consultant, London, UK. As news of accidents, sudden deaths and other tragedies filter in, a casual friend reminded us as we congregate in our usual drinking spot (...)

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    Hon. J.B.Dauda arrives in Ethiopia for Executive Council Meeting

    by Abdul Karim Koroma, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - 27 January
    Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Joseph Bandabla Dauda (popularly known as Jam Body for Development) has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to join his colleague Ministers of External Affairs to attend the 20th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council which is currently holding from 26th -27th January 2012 at the headquarters of the African Union. The Executive Council Meeting is paving the way for the African Union Heads of State Summit (...)

    ABC Secretariat, FCC Traders, Hang Heads

    27 January
    By Momoja Lappia, Freetown, Sierra Leone. In their determination to address the threat trade abnormalities are posing to consumers’ health and safety especially within the Freetown Municipality, the Attitudinal and Behavioural Change (ABC) Secretariat on Tuesday 24th January, 2012 concluded a one-day Public Education Meeting with officials of the Freetown City Council (FCC) and Leadership of Street Traders at Youyi Building in Freetown (top photo). Big Blessing This meeting which (...)

    Making Health Facilities “Fit-for-Purpose” in Sierra Leone

    27 January
    Analysis By Alhassan Fouard Kanu, Makeni, Northern Sierra Leone. It is a politically unpalatable fact that resources needed to address the health of a country’s population are always inadequate and hence affect efficiency and equity in healthcare delivery. This is demonstrated in the bad shape of our health facilities, shortage of skilled professionals and the frequent stockouts of essential drugs and supplies. These combined, have been the major factor for the unwanted deaths and (...)

    What a New Year’s Gift for Sierra Leoneans

    27 January
    Commentary By Abdulai Bayraytay in Toronto, Canada. A political theory is playing out in Sierra Leone over the entrenched culture of violence in the country following the vicious stabbings of members of the ruling All People’s Congress Party (APC) allegedly masterminded by Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) chairman in the Fourah Bay Community, Aziz Carew. Cross sections of civil society organizations have come under a barrage of criticisms over their particularly conspicuous (...)

    Oluniyi Robbin-Coker Heads Energy Ministry

    25 January
    The young and energetic political activist and business consultant Oluniyi Robbin-Coker has been appointed Minister of Energy and Water Resources in Sierra Leone by President Ernest Bai Koroma following the dismissal of erstwhile Minister Professor Ogunlade Davidson, a former engineering professor at the University of Sierra Leone. No reasons were given for the professor’s dismissal as is usual in Sierra Leone but speculations are rife that he may not have performed as expected or (...)

    Cuban, Finnish Envoys seek bilateral meetings with Sierra Leone

    by Abdul Karim Koroma, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - 25 January
    The Cuban Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Her Excellency Mrs. Clara Margarita Pulido Escandell and Finland’s Head of Mission in Addis Ababa, Mr. Leo Olasvirta (photo) on Tuesday 17th January 2012 expressed their intentions to hold bilateral meetings with Sierra Leone’s Minster of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Joseph Bandabla Dauda on the margins of the forthcoming African Union (AU) Summit. This year’s Summit is holding (...)

    Happy New Year, China! Wither Africa?

    25 January
    Commentary By Dr. Cecil Blake, USA. The scenes on television are scenic. Happy and proud Chinese faces celebrating their New Year. This is the year of the Dragon. Reports abound about families planning to have children during this year because Dragon children are supposed to be gifted among other qualities. Many of the Chinese interviewed by international news outlets demonstrated a strong sense of nation and pride — beyond patriotism to the level of complete ownership of the means (...)
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    30 Doctors Head for Sierra Leone from Saudi Arabia

    by Alhaji Jalloh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 4 February

    A medical team of Physicians Across Continents (PAC) today, 1st February, 2012 left the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Sierra Leone to deliver free medical treatments to the poor and needy for a period of 10 days. The team is composed of health professionals from Saudi Arabia, America, Russia, (...)

    African News »

    What a New Year’s Gift for Sierra Leoneans

    27 January

    Commentary By Abdulai Bayraytay in Toronto, Canada. A political theory is playing out in Sierra Leone over the entrenched culture of violence in the country following the vicious stabbings of members of the ruling All People’s Congress Party (APC) allegedly masterminded by Sierra Leone (...)

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    Ex-Vancouverite Fights Corruption in Ghana

    13 January

    Credit: The Georgia Straight, Vancouver, Canada. By Charlie Smith. A former Simon Fraser University student president is leading a high-profile campaign against corruption in Ghana’s justice system. In a recent interview with the Georgia Straight in a Commercial Drive coffee shop, Clement (...)

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    Samura Kamara in Ethiopia

    13 September 2011

    The following is a speech recently delivered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by Dr. Samura Kamara (pictured), Sierra Leone’s Finance Minister. African Regional Meeting on Peacebuilding and State-building Addis-Ababa, 8-9th September, 2011. Planning Processes: Economic Management and Economic (...)

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    Making Health Facilities “Fit-for-Purpose” in Sierra Leone

    27 January

    Analysis By Alhassan Fouard Kanu, Makeni, Northern Sierra Leone. It is a politically unpalatable fact that resources needed to address the health of a country’s population are always inadequate and hence affect efficiency and equity in healthcare delivery. This is demonstrated in the bad (...)