By Raynard Jackson NNPA Columnist — Last week I attended a very nice reception hosted by two of my friends, Rosa Whitaker and Bernadette Paolo. Rosa is CEO and President of the Whitaker Group, a Washington, D.C. – based consultancy specializing in trade and investment in Africa. She previously served as the first Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa in the administrations of Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. In 2010, Whitaker was named one of Foreign Policy’s Top Global Thinkers. Paolo succeeded the former president and Founder of…
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As Sierra Leone Prepares to Celebrate 53rd Independence Anniversary …. Government Opens Doors for Investors
By Alhaji M.B. Jalloh, Information Attaché, Saudi Arabia— The West African State of Sierra Leone will be celebrating its 53rd Independence Anniversary on Sunday 27th April, 2014. The small West African nation covers an area of 71,740 square kilometers with Liberia to the South, Guinea to the North and East, and the Atlantic Ocean to the West. The last national census conducted in 2005, pegged the population of Sierra Leone to 4.9 million. But according to indicators, the population is rapidly growing to 6 million. Though a small country, Sierra…
Read MoreSierra Leoneans in USA Award Ambassador Stevens & Two Others on April 27th
By Pasco G. Temple – Information Attache, Sierra Leone Embassy, Washington DC — A cross section of Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States of America spearheaded by “Friends of Sierra Leone” have recognized the exceptional contributions made by three distinguished personalities and resolved to openly thank them to the full view of the Sierra Leonean Community on the West African Countries Independent day on April 27, 2014.(Minister Counselor Mrs. Isatu Sillah Presenting a Treasured Award to Ambassador Bockarie Kortu Stevens on behalf of a cross section of Sierra Leoneans…
Read More3 Years after his death… The Late Hon. Mohamed Daudis Koroma Remembered
By Alhaji M.B. Jalloh, Saudi Arabia— His sudden death was announced to us here in Saudi Arabia just after the Friday Muslim congregational prayers on the 29th April, 2011 – that date is still fresh in my mind. It was a shocking piece of news that fell on the ears of the nation on that day. It was the death of the former Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Mohamed Daudis Koroma. Three years have gone. I am still struggling with the pain and shock of…
Read MoreTALKING POINTS – APC versus APC
Momodu Bangura (AKA Mbangs), Atlanta, Georgia — It is indicative of African presidents to manipulate their state constitutions or their party by laws for their selfish reasons. Such autocratic and totalitarian behavior became conversant in our political institutions since the reign of the late Siaka Probyn Stevens, the first president of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The late Siaka Stevens manipulated members of his All People’s Congress, APC political party and sent fear in the minds of every Sierra Leonean, who had dare to oppose his political views until the…
Read MoreAs Sierra Leone Prepares to Celebrate 53rd Independence Anniversary …. Government Opens Doors for Investors
By Alhaji M.B. Jalloh, Information Attaché, Saudi Arabia— The West African State of Sierra Leone will be celebrating its 53rd Independence Anniversary on Sunday 27th April, 2014. The small West African nation covers an area of 71,740 square kilometers with Liberia to the South, Guinea to the North and East, and the Atlantic Ocean to the West. The last national census conducted in 2005, pegged the population of Sierra Leone to 4.9 million. But according to indicators, the population is rapidly growing to 6 million. Though a small country, Sierra…
Read MoreCountry Manager Launches the Development and Economic Journalists Association in Sierra Leone
The Country Manager, Francis Ato Brown today launched the Development and Economic Journalists Association-Sierra Leone(DEJA-SL) This is the first ever, development focused media association from both print and electronic media and from across all regions in the country. The theme of the programe was “Development Communication to Promote Social Accountability and Maximize Results for the People” In his keynote address, Ato-Brown reflected on the pioneering effort of Nora Quebral on development communication stating that; “Essentially, development communication should be participatory because, “participation translates into individuals being active in development programmes…
Read MoreUnderstanding Where We Came From And Where We Are Going To – A Synopsis Of Sierra Leone Politics
By Alfred Kargbo — When Sierra Leone gained independence from Britain in 1961, the next step was how to govern the country following the exit of the colonial administration. The battle to rule the country by a government formed by Sierra Leoneans started. Sir Milton Margai initially emerged as the first prime minister of Sierra Leone. His younger brother, Sir Albert Margai took over him instead of Dr. John Kerefa Smart whom the greater majority of Sierra Leoneans was expecting to take over after Sir, Milton Margai. This brought…
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