United States ambassador to Sierra Leone, Michael Owen has awarded three journalists whose essays were rated the best in a World Press Day writing competition organized by the embassy.
Sierra Leone's Varsity centralises admission
By James Tamba Lebbie
For the first time in its 45-year history the University of Sierra Leone has centralised and digitised its admission programme. This means that for the 2012/13 academic year the University Registry will handle the application process of all applicants wishing to enrol at the university.
IMC boss warns Sierra Leone journalists
IMC chairman Rod Mac-Johnson has said in Freetown that while there is freedom for people to express their collective and individual views, the media has not effectively played its part in creating the right environment for such views to be focused and constructive in the national development debate.
London Mining Rescues 11 at Sierra Leone sea
Tugboats working for the iron ore miner in Sierra Leone, London Mining rescued 11 people from rough seas after their canoe sank off the Freetown harbour at about 8pm on 22 June.
