Sierra Leone

Type: Country
Name: Sierra Leone
population: 5,182,225
First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

Freetown official wins award for volunteerism

When town employee and official Keven Desmarais was 14, his father instilled in him a simple message that he has never forgotten: “It’s not all about you.”That message inspired the Gulf War veteran to volunteer decades of his time to Freetown.Desmarais ... [Published Wicked Local Fall River - 4 hours ago]
First reported 8 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 1 reports
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Stop & Shop to improve Route 24 interchange in Freetown

The Stop & Shop Distribution Center has received clearance to conduct an estimated $1.1 million in improvements from the distribution center’s facility to the Route 24 interchange area.Selectmen approved the work on Tuesday. Town Administrator Richard ... [Published Wicked Local Berkley - 8 hours ago]
First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 10 hours ago - 2 reports

Aero Begins Flight Operations To Douala

AERO Contractors Airlines has announced the commencement of its flight operations to Duoala, Cameroon, even as it disclosed plans to take delivery of two brand new Q400 next generation aircraft in two weeks’ time.The Flight Operations and Accountable ... [Published The Guardian Nigeria - 10 hours ago]
First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

In Sierra Leone, Water Minister Pledges Sustainable Water Supply

NEWS : Local News By May 24, 2013, 17:00 The Minister of Water Resources, Hon. Momodu Maligie has said in Freetown that sustainable Water supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) provision is one of his ministrys priorities to achieve within the shortest ... [Published AwarenessTimes - 12 hours ago]
First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone - May 25th 2013

NEWS : Local News By May 24, 2013, 17:02 NEWS BRIEFS ARE REPORTS CULLED FROM OTHER LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND BROUGHT ONLINE FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR READERS. THIS MEDIUM DOES NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THE CONTENTS BELOW10 Mining Companies SuspendedThe Ministry ... [Published AwarenessTimes - 12 hours ago]
First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

Sierra Leone gay activist narrowly escapes death

Sierra Leone gay activist survives attempt on his lifeBy KEMO CHAM in Freetown | Friday, May 24 2013 at 18 ... [Published Africa Review - 15 hours ago]
First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 2 reports
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A reader responds to our latest reality check :I would argue that the average amount people spend on their pets is significantly higher than those figures suggest. The $500/year average is a bit misleading; it was calculated across all households and ... [Published Atlantic Monthly - 20 hours ago]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Sierra Leone's Kelvin Doe is 43 in 100 World's Most Creative People

NEWS By A CorrespondentMay 23, 2013, 17:16 Sixteen-year-old Sierra Leonean national, Kelvin Doe, has been ranked 43 out of the one hundred most creative people in the world. The ranking was done early this month by the World's Most Creative People in ... [Published AwarenessTimes - May 23 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

In Sierra Leone,Tourist Board Hosts International Tour Operators

NEWS : Local News By May 23, 2013, 17:12 The National Tourist Board of Sierra Leone has played host to a team of international tour operators and travel journalists from Germany and Austria, who are in the country on familiarization visit on the invitation ... [Published AwarenessTimes - May 23 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Departing Sierra Leone envoy assesses China?s relationship

Abubakarr Multi-Kamara’s tenure as Sierra Leone’s ambassador to China has been fleeting – less than a year – but in that time his appreciation for the countries’ warm ties have grown.“The close Sino-Sierra Leone relationship is based on mutual respect ... [Published Awoko - May 23 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Japan signs $13.97million power supply Grant for Freetown

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of Sierra Leone and the Government of Japanyesterday signed the Exchange of Note and Grant Agreement of $13,970,000 towards the project for the urgent improvement of power ... [Published Awoko - May 23 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

IMF Pegs Sierra Leone's 2013 Real GDP Growth at 13%

Freetown, Sierra Leone, May 23 (QNA) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that Sierra Leone's Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow at 13% in 2013, after the conclusion of a mission visit to the West African count ... [Published Qatar News Agency - May 23 2013]

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Addax wins kudos for social responsibility [Published CHINAdaily - 6 hours ago]
"As alleged, Richard Chichakli and Viktor Bout had common cause - the purchase of aircraft in violation of international sanctions against them for their involvement in facilitating arms delivery to some of the world's most lethal combat zones" Preet Bharara, the US Attorney for the SouthernSouthern District of New York, said on Friday (Saturday AEST)
Alleged Bout co-conspirator extradited [Published Sydney Morning Herald - 7 hours ago]
"The launch of the route is part of our strategy of focusing on operations in Africa, which is a key growth area for the airline and also in line with the airline’s regional expansion programme" said the airline's Accounting Officer, Capt. Russell Lee Foon
Nigerian airline, Aero, begins flights to Cameroon 27 May [Published African Manager - 12 hours ago]

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Freetown official wins award for volunteerism [Published Wicked Local Fall River - 4 hours ago]
Memorial Day - 10:15 pm [Published South Coast Today - 4 hours ago]
Addax wins kudos for social responsibility [Published CHINAdaily - 6 hours ago]
Alleged Bout co-conspirator extradited [Published Sydney Morning Herald - 7 hours ago]
Philadelphia Seaport Hosts Freedom Ship Amistad... [Published The Guardian Express - 7 hours ago]
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Extradition O... [Published United States Department of Justice - 7 hours ago]
Stop & Shop to improve Route 24 interchange in ... [Published Wicked Local Berkley - 8 hours ago]
MTN project fame season 6 auditions begin [Published Vanguard - 8 hours ago]
Aero Begins Flight Operations To Douala [Published The Guardian Nigeria - 10 hours ago]
Bshara-Leviss pulls out of 6th Bristol statehou... [Published Herald News - 10 hours ago]
Bullock steps back in time to McCormick [Published Western News - 10 hours ago]
Three Parliamentary Bye- Elections to be held [Published Awoko - 11 hours ago]
Kailahun women say no to teenage pregnancy [Published Awoko - 11 hours ago]
Bumbuna Residents issue 21 days notice [Published Awoko - 11 hours ago]
Nigerian airline, Aero, begins flights to Camer... [Published African Manager - 12 hours ago]
APC awards Kono Road Contract at State House today [Published AwarenessTimes - 12 hours ago]
In Sierra Leone, PSRU Director Hands Office Equ... [Published AwarenessTimes - 12 hours ago]
In Sierra Leone, President Koroma Opens Africel... [Published AwarenessTimes - 12 hours ago]
In Sierra Leone, Nongowa Chiefdom Commences Loc... [Published AwarenessTimes - 12 hours ago]
In Sierra Leone, Water Minister Pledges Sustain... [Published AwarenessTimes - 12 hours ago]
Awareness Times News Briefs from Sierra Leone -... [Published AwarenessTimes - 12 hours ago]
GTBank posts Le15.6b profit before tax [Published Awoko - 13 hours ago]
Life Flour Production drops by 50% due to impo... [Published Awoko - 13 hours ago]
Bank Gov. says “we should be proud” as IMF team... [Published Awoko - 13 hours ago]
Golden Valley Mines Ltd.: New Golden Valley Min... [Published TransWorldNews - 13 hours ago]
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Africa Showing Zero Tolerance for Organized Terror [Published Foreign Policy BlogsForeign Policy Blogs | The ... - 15 hours ago]
Nigeria increased its offensive last week against the insurgence group Boko Haram in an attempt to reclaim the northwest region where the rebel group has attempted to carve out an Islamic state for the last four years. The conflict has left more ...
Pet Provisions [Published The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan - 20 hours ago]
A reader responds to our latest reality check : I would argue that the average amount people spend on their pets is significantly higher than those figures suggest. The $500/year average is a bit misleading; it was calculated across all households ...
Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission t... [Published SocioLingo Africa - May 22 2013]
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, May 22, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Ms. Malangu Kabedi-Mbuyi visited Freetown during May 8–21 to carry...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for ...
MORE NIGERIAN TROOPS DEPLOY TO ADAMAWA..SET TO ... [Published Beegeagle's Blog - May 21 2013]
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AngelPad-Backed DroneDeploy Wants To Help You M... [Published TechCrunch - May 20 2013]
The valley has a bit of a thing for drones lately — have you noticed? Airware, which builds brains for commercial unmanned aircrafts , just raised $10.7M. Longtime Wired Magazine editor Chris Anderson left his position to go fulltime on his DIY drone ...
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Audio/Video

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Sara wants education her mom didn't have [Published CNN.com - Video - May 08 2013]
How the West sees Sierra Leone [Published CNN.com - Video - Apr 15 2013]
Sangeh on meeting Bill Gates [Published CNN.com - Video - Apr 15 2013]
Civil war survivor helps amputees [Published CNN.com - Video - Apr 15 2013]
Janine di Giovanni: What I saw in the war [Published TED Talks - YouTube - Jan 22 2013]
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Press Releases

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Sunergy Retains Professional Geologist Alieu Ma... [Published Financial Services - May 23 2013]
Twelve African Energy, Mining and Industry Mini... [Published PR.com Press Releases - May 19 2013]
Sloud States Corporate Expansion and Initiative [Published PR Newswire - May 13 2013]
Sunergy's President and CEO, Garrett Hale Provi... [Published PR Newswire: Financial Services - May 13 2013]
Sunergy's President and CEO, Garrett Hale Heads... [Published PR Newswire: Financial Services - Apr 30 2013]
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