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As the 2018 elections in the country are drawing closer, the political situation is becoming volatile-several people within the ruling All People Congress Party have decided to throw their hats into the rein.  SALONE TIMES has learnt that the selected Vice President, Victor Bockarie Foh commonly known as HIGH BARB is the frontrunner amongst the lots who want to become the Presidential Flagbearer of the APC. Foh who became Vice President by default now thinks he can become President, having consulted several stakeholders of the party that he is the most competent to succeed President Koroma, owing to his gigantic political experience. The reports also revealed that Victor Foh has also told the President that he will be contesting for the leadership of the party to the chagrin of President Koroma. The reports revealed that Victor Foh has the support of majority of the elders of the party who were marginalized by President Koroma. Puzzling though, is the fact that when V...

In the wake of a statement made by the World Bank Country Director, Parminder Brar, accusing government of Corruption, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, Conilus Devaux has threatened foreign nationals. Devaux told newsmen during a government press briefing that the government will use all options available to deal with any foreign nationals that tend to meddle with the internal politics of the country.  He pointed out that the attention of the government has been drawn to series of statements that are being made by foreign nationals working for international organizations in the country, which according to him, have been perceived by the wider citizenry as a deliberate deformation of the fact and a calculated ploy to misinform the public to foment disenchantment for the government. He said his government appreciates the effort being made by development partners in the country but that should not serve as a ticket to misinform the public and t...

Children of deceased Ebola medical workers on Thursday 12th January receive their scholarship package from the Foundation for Children of Ebola Affected Medical Workers (FOCEM) at the One World Link Bo Town. This is in line with FOCEM contribution to ease the stress on some parents and guardians that are taking care of them. In her brief statement, one of the parent’s Madam Marian Nunie suggested  that FOCEM organize an event that will bring them together, at list once a year for them to know each other and share ideas as FOCEM is not only operate in Bo. She also appealed to FOCEM Board of Trustees to think about those that are left out of the program. FOCEM National Program Administrator, Sheku Adnrew Coomber told his audience that FOCEM is specifically focused on meeting the educational needs of the children left behind by EVD related deceased health care workers. He extended greetings from the Board of Trustees and their partners. Situation, he said is a bit diff...

Sierra Leone People Party is on the edge of destruction as petty squabbles have continued ever since the party was kicked out of power in 2007. The SLPP has allowed itself to be a public ridicule as there is no other day they are not in the news for all the wrong reasons. They don’t seem to be a party that wants to be in governance as the elections are drawing closer. The recent development of the SLPP wherein they now have parallel executive in which common sense should have prevailed, simply means that the party is in ruins. Camps have long being existing in the party as the Chairman of the Party Chief Somanoh Kapen is supporting Kandeh Kolleh Yumkelleh while the Deputy Chairman Prince Harding who is now the Chairman of the other faction is supporting Maada Bio. One may want to know in the midst of all these ugly developments, where are the elders of the party? Somebody told me that there are no elders in the party as those who should provide wise advice for the party have gott...

United Kingdom based Sierra Leonean Gospel singer, Minister Rebecca Arthur, aka Rebecca Jesus Conquer has commended Sierra Leone biggest GSM operator africell for their support toward her VIP and general concert title Rise Again Sierra Leone which took place on 6 th and 13 th January 2017 respectively at the Miatta Conference center. She described africell as a company that cares for all including non-subscribers. She pointed out that no wonder africell is the leading GSM Company in the country. She thanked africell for also showing love to them as most of the time companies turned down request to sponsor gospel show but africell has been there for them. She also thanked AYV, Hangkook, SGM,USATCe and Alttude Logistics.  Minister Rebecca Arthur performed alongside one of Nigeria Gospel-Singer Sammie Okposo during the VIP concert with her anointed and soul-stirring gospel music and ministry. Minister Rebecca is one of the most anointed gospel singers who mi...