By Aminata Phidelia Allie
In what is believed to be the first time in the recent history of diplomacy in Sierra Leone, the British High Commissioner and the United States Ambassador to the country have held a joint press conference in Freetown.
12 teachers bag awards
By Albert George Sheriff
For the first time, twelve principals, headteachers and teachers have been awarded for their promotion of girls' education in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Rutile staff suspend hunger strike
Local senior staff of the Sierra Rutile Mining Company said they have “temporarily” called off their almost two-week long hunger strike while the company looked into their grievances.
They hunger strike started on 3 October because of alleged ill-treatment from the company’s administrators.
Opposition coalition parties cry foul in Sierra Leone
By Abubakarr Bah
Eight registered political parties in Sierra Leone have expressed concerns over an injunction they say could likely prevent the beleaguered National Democratic Alliance (NDA) from taking part in the forthcoming presidential elections slated for 17 November.
