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Eastern Polytechnic is set to be the first university in the east of Sierra Leone, according to its acting principal, Francis G. Allieu. He made this disclosure to the Parliamentary Education Committee on 22 July in Kenema while the committee was on a working visit to educational institutions in the east (photo). https://www.thepatrioticvanguard.com/spip.php?article7258

The Sierra Leone national football team’s former captain, Mohamed Kallon this week submitted his file to stand for the prestigious presidential seat of the body. In an interview with the bbc, the candidate revealed that if he is voted at the helm of the SLFA, his actions will essentially be centered around the development of […]

FREETOWN: Sierra Leone is seeking $3.5 billion of investment from the private sector to overhaul its creaking electricity industry with the aim of increasing output 10-fold by 2017, Deputy Energy Minister Martin Bash-Kamara told Reuters. https://www.brecorder.com/world/africa/128359-sierra-leone-seeks-$35bn-investment-to-overhaul-power-sector.html

In December 2012, Sierra Leone was one of a group of selected lower income countries that became eligible for the Millennium Challenge Corporation [MCC] ‘Compact’ grant funding after passing 12 out of 20 benchmark indicators in the area of Ruling justly, investing in Citizens and Economic freedom. https://www.sierraexpressmedia.com/archives/59168

President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma on Wednesday 17th July decorated President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with the Grand Patron of the West African Insurance Institution as Alumnus. The award was in recognition of Nigeria’s support to the Institute and the current administration’s leadership role in the sub-region. https://allafrica.com/stories/201307181523.html  

Supported by the expanding mining and extractive sector, real GDP growth (including iron ore) leapt from 6% in 2011 to 16.7% in 2012 but is projected to slow down to a more sustainable rate of 7.2 % in 2013. It is projected to rise to 12.1% in 2014 mainly on account of the expected commencement […]

Dohas hotel & Restaurant is located in Bo and boasts of a steam room, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Dining options at this Dohas hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. The staff can provide concierge services. Additional amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Guest parking is available […]

Located a few metres from the Helipad and only a few minutes walk from Lumley Beach, Leisure Lodge is right in the heart of the vibrant Aberdeen in Freetown. It has an intimate feel and warm atmosphere with comfortable rooms all of which have air-conditioning and Satellite TV. It also has a gym, bar and good conferencing facilities.

The Hotobah Lodge is located at Boyle Lane, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The area is famously known as ‘Banana Wata’ because of the dense growth of banana trees in the marshlands and local wharf leading to the ‘White Man’s Bay’ and the Atlantic Ocean.
The Lodge is only 3 miles from Central Freetown which is closer than the hotels in the Aberdeen area. It is however not far from Aderdeen and only 10 minutes away from the Water Taxi dock. It is a bed and breakfast, with great service and good value for money. It is easily accessible to the main road and hence public transport, banks and supermarkets are readily available nearby.

Sierra Leone Premier League Champions Diamond Stars have moved three points clear at the top of the league table following their 0-1 away win over Old Edwardians at the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Academy ground, Kingtom on Sunday. The win saw Diamond Stars register their third victory in four matches with 10 points. https://allafrica.com/stories/201307161509.html