By Abubakarr Bah

Guinea Franc replaces the Leone
By Septimus Senessie in Kono
According to residents in Mafindor chiefdom one of the border chiefdoms in the diamond-rich eastern district of Kono, over the past ten years they have been using the Guinea Franc as the legal tender, which is the only currency in circulation in the chiefdom.

UK, US commited to peaceful elections in Sierra Leone
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.