By Septimus Senessie in Kono
Some contract staff of the National Electoral Commission in the recent elections have accused the commission's pay team from Freetown and Ward Coordinators in Kono of fraudulently deducting from their remunerations.
Illegal schools to be shut down
By Mohamed Vandi in Kenema
The Deputy Director of Education in Kenema District, Claudius Wilson says there are many illegal schools operating in every part of the country.
AWOL launches National Achievement Awards 2012
By Aminata Phidelia Allie
The chairperson of the National Achievement Awards Committee of the All Works of Life (AWOL) organization in Sierra Leone, Valnora Edwin over the weekend launched this year’s awards categories and criteria. The official launch also marks the organisation’s tenth year of existence.
Minister toughens rhetoric against human trafficking
By Albert George Sheriff
Minister of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, Steven Gaogia has called on Sierra Leoneans to help raise awareness about the dangers of human trafficking because “the government cannot do it alone”.
EU election observers in Sierra Leone consult on recommendations
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Sierra Leone yesterday held held a workshop with local interlocutors and stakeholders to fine-tune their recommendations ahead of their final report which will be out early in the new year by the Chief Observer, Richard Howitt.
Irish diplomat says Sierra Leone women representation "unequal"
By Alpha Daramy Sesay
Charge d’Affaires of the Irish embassy in Sierra Leone, Sinead Walsh, says women representation in public life is unequal to that of their men counterparts in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone female MP bemoans 30% quota bid
By Abubakarr Bah
The newly-elected Member of Parliament for Constituency 28 in Bombali district, northern Sierra Leone has expressed dissatisfaction over “the low female representation in the House of Parliament.”
