Sierra Express Media

Haja Afsatu Kabba and others fired!

Press Secretariat State House — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:14:49 +0000

The general public is hereby informed that Haja Afsatu Kabba, Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources and Paul Sandi, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources were Monday 15th March 2010 charged to court in Freetown by the Anti-Corruption Commission. While she is standing trial, Haja Afsatu Kabba has been relieved of her [...]

First SL woman priest of Texas, USA church to appear at Faith Assembly of God Church in Freetown

SEM — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:13:48 +0000

Florence Kroma, recently ordained first woman priest in the Sierra Leone community in Texas, USA, and pastor of Mount Zion Praise Church will take part in the Total Freedom crusade at Faith Assembly of God Church, Brookfields, Freetown, Sierra Leone through 22-28 March 2009. All are welcome … see flyer below. View PDF Stay with Sierra Express [...]

Le 62Million Stolen From African Minerals

SEM — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:12:39 +0000

Two farmers and the driver of an Iveco Trailer with registration number AEO 002 have appeared before the Port Loko Magistrate Court on three count charges. The two farmers Alimamy Kanu and Gibrilla Kamara both of Rogbere Junction were charged with larceny and malicious damage, while the driver, Alhaji Kamara was charged with unlawful possession of [...]

Foreign Affairs Minister Honoured in South Africa

SEM — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:11:15 +0000

The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura was Monday, March 8th 2010 honoured by her colleague Honourable Minister of Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Her Excellency Mrs. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane as Special Guest in celebrations marking the [...]

Le150Million fine paid &… minister escapes going to jail

SEM — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:11:00 +0000

A last ditch attempt was made late on Thursday evening to prevent Sheku Tejan Koroma from going to prison for five years. We have been reliably informed that intervention from above helped secure his freedom with the payment of the Le150 million which the former Health Minister and his family were unable to raise. Justice Mary Sey [...]

Sierra Leonean testifies for Taylor

SEM — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:10:12 +0000

A Sierra Leonean has taken the witness stand in defence of Charles Taylor, the man who is on trial for allegedly supporting rebels in Sierra Leone. The witness is testifying in open court with partial protective measures; his name and personal data are not disclosed. He said Former RUF Leader, Foday Sankoh started agitating for [...]

Mobile theft on the increase

Mohamed Opito Jimmy - SEM — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:00:51 +0000

A commuter has explained how she was robbed of her mobile phone and money on board a taxi en-route to Wilberforce, Freetown on Saturday 13th March 2010. The commuter Isatu Barrie explained that she was returning home at Wilberforce when she boarded at taxi at Pademba Road opposite Christ Church. According to her there were [...]

SL High Commission set facts on Eddie Turay and APC

Sorie Sudan Sesay - UK — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:46:33 +0000

The Public Information Unit (PIU) of the Sierra Leone High Commission is dismayed over a local newspaper report with the headline, ‘APC snubs Eddie Turay’ citing existing irregularities within the London mission. (Photo: Eddie Turay) The Public Information Unit would like to make the following clarifications for the benefit of the general public: Firstly, contrary to the [...]

Gambia row over wave of arrests

SEM Contributor — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:14:41 +0000

An opposition leader has criticised a wave of arrests in The Gambia, saying detainees – including a former minister – do not know why they are being held. Halifa Sallah told the BBC that those arrested have been denied visits from lawyers and family members. (Photo: President Yahya Jammeh has been criticised for his rights record.) High-ranking [...]

David Beckham set to miss World Cup with injury

SEM Contributor — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:11:58 +0000

David Beckham’s dream of playing in a fourth World Cup looks to be over after he tore his left Achilles tendon in AC Milan’s 1-0 win over Chievo on Sunday. He was unchallenged when he suffered the injury and hobbled off before being carried away on a stretcher. The 34-year-old will fly to Finland on Monday for [...]