Greetings… Hello and welcome to another edition of the Visit Sierra Leone newsletter, it’s a
bit late but that was deliberate as it’s so close to Christmas and quite frankly i move slower at
this time of the year. If I sound a bit chirpy it’s because I’m basically packing my bags and
heading of for some time in the Sierra Leonean sun (don’t hate!!) I have been getting reports
that some JC’s (holiday makers) are already strolling round town with imported water in one
pocket and face towel in the other! ;-) If you're planning to do the same make sure you
check out the Exchange Rate Calculator to ensure you don't run out of your 'dallars' - That
could seriously damage your 'bongo'!

Now, to the serious business of Site Updates…

Send postcards from the site for free!
You can now send some of the pictures on the site for free so if like me you sometimes get
lazy buying cards or just plain old running out of time, this is another cool way to let
someone know you're thinking about them! More pictures to come soon!
Go here http://www.visitsierraleone.org/cards/

Download Screen savers Yet another ‘goody’ from the site. In addition to desktop
backgrounds you can now also download screensavers which you can show of to friends,
family and colleague. If you have signed up for a free account simply go here to download.
http://www.visitsierraleone.org/login/downloads.asp

The forum…
The forum has been picking up speed recently…Hot topics in the past month:
Is transportation a viable business? Posted by Trump and examines some of the dynamics to
consider when setting up shop in the transportation industry. Also mentioned is the new Diala-
ride service in operation.
http://forum.visitsierraleone.org/forum_posts.asp?TID=37&PN=1

$266m Tourism Deal - Pictures of plans! – Details of the original press release and an picture
of an artist’s impression of the plan to develop areas along Lumley Beach. Again another
teaser, with some people believing it would be a good boost whilst others think it's better for
the focus to be on Health and Education.

http://forum.visitsierraleone.org/forum_posts.asp?TID=34&PN=1

SNA - No Fly Posted by Site Admin upon reports that the National Airline, Sierra National
Airlines (SNA) failed to travel on the initial dates advertised! Some believe SNA is better off
dead.
http://forum.visitsierraleone.org/forum_posts.asp?TID=39&PN=1

You can also listen to the jingle for Ms Old School which will be held in the Old School night
club on the 23rd December 2004.

http://forum.visitsierraleone.org/forum_posts.asp?TID=9&PN=1&TPN=2
Go on then, join the debate!
Stories making the news this past month include…
Britain Says Corruption Prevents Economic Growth in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Exports US$118m Worth of Diamonds
Youth Arise Vows to Clean Freetown
"From War to School" Conference Opens
African Women Motivated to Move to Higher Grounds
Colin Powell May Visit Slave Island
Well, I guess all that’s left is for me to wish you MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW
YEAR!! I wish you all that you wish for yourself in the coming year!
For those who cannot make it this year, I hope you can do so next year. Watch out for some
postings from Sierra Leone to keep you informed on the goings on this Christmas.
That’s it; I am off to the sun!!

Take Care and God Bless,

Bimbola
http://www.visitsierraleone.org