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Why nations fail – Sierra Leone on my mind

June 4, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 2

Ibrahim Sourie Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 4 June 2018: Just two weeks ago, I finished reading one of the most fascinating books called “Why Nations Fail”. After reading the book, I appreciate how far Sierra Leone has failed to impress on the world stage, since gaining independence in 1961. But [Read More]

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President Bio will review terms and conditions of military personnel

June 3, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 1

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 3 June 2018: President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has promised the country’s soldiers that his administration will review their conditions of service and strengthen the military, so that it can become more effective in protecting and securing the country’s territorial integrity. According to State House [Read More]

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NGC pledges support for President Bio’s diaspora outreach

June 3, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Anthony Abdul Karim Kamara, Jnr: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 3 June 2018: “The Diaspora is a resource that Sierra Leone can tap into for its development needs,” said retired Brigadier Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic. He was speaking for the first time at the House of Parliament in Freetown, [Read More]

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There can be no quick fixes to Sierra Leone’s problems – says Dr Kandeh Yumkella

June 2, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 3

Anthony Abdul Karim Kamara, Jnr: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 2 June 2018: Under the New Direction, the National Grand Coalition party promises to tell truth to power and ensure the rule of law from the bedrock of good governance. Parliamentary Leader of the National Grand Coalition Party (NGC), Hon. Dr. Kandeh [Read More]

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Sierra Leone parliament ends debate on president Bio’s development plans

June 2, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 1

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 2 June 2018: The Parliament of Sierra Leone yesterday, Friday 1st June 2018, concluded five consecutive days of debate on the “Motion of Thanks to President Bio” for his debut Statement to the House, delivered at the State Opening of the First Session of the Fifth Parliament [Read More]

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Clash of the Titans as Sierra Leone parliamentary debate reaches its climax

June 1, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 2

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 1 June 2018: Leaders of Sierra Leone’s political parties in parliament, will today go head to head as the parliamentary debate on president Bio’s plans for developing Sierra Leone draws to a close. After four days of parliamentary debate, which has tested the oratory skills of many [Read More]

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Sierra Leone parliament debates president Bio’s development plans – day three

May 31, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 1

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 May 2018: The Parliament of Sierra Leone yesterday, Wednesday 30th May 2018, for the third successive day  debated the “Motion of Thanks to President Bio” for his delivery of his Five Year Development Plan in his State Opening of Parliament address. According to report from the [Read More]

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Yvonne Aki Sawyerr – a Mayor in a mare’s nest

May 31, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Author: Andrew Keili: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 May 2018: “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.” Romans 5:3-4 The wanton attack on the new Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki Sawyerr who had barely settled down to work was indeed [Read More]

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Sierra Leone parliament debates Bio’s development plans – day two

May 30, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 May 2018: The debate on president Bio’s five year plans for developing Sierra Leone entered its second day in parliament yesterday, Tuesday 29th May 2018, with the Chief Whip of the Parliament – Alusine Kanneh of the SLPP commending President Bio and described him as “a [Read More]

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