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Eighty-percent of properties in Freetown to pay Le500,000 or less rates – says mayor
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 24 June 2020: Mayor of Freetown – Yvonne Aki Sawyerr on Monday, engaged a cross section of the city’s Krio Community, including the representative Krio Descendants Union, “to address concerns and provide clarification about Freetown City Council’s (FCC) property rates and
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
COMMENTARY: Counseling Helps in Adapting to a New Norm | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The reality is, many need, and will need for years following, mental health treatment to overcome the threats and dangers experienced during the first quarter of 2020. A year that promised so much for so many. A new decade touting hopes of financial security, achieved goals, hearty
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Sierra Leone’s human freedom index performance has dropped under SLPP government
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 29 June 2020: According to the 2019 Global Human Freedom index, Sierra Leone  ranked 132 out of 162 countries, scoring 5.99 dropping 20 places from 2018. Sierra Leone ranked 112 out of 162 nations in 2018   thats 5 places from 2017; and 107 out of [Read More]
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
LIVESTREAM #FIYAH — 6.8.20 7PM — THE MUSIC OF LENORA • D.B. BANTINO • NOVA BLESSED | BlackPressUSA
The Black Press Celebrates New Music From New Artists. In his 2016 proclamation, Obama noted that African-American music and musicians have helped the country to dance, to express our faith through song, to march against injustice, and to defend our countrys enduring promise of freedom and
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Police Have a License to Kill - The New Journal and Guide
The Graham decision in 1989 changed the focus—from the individual citizen to the police officer. The Court interpreted the Fourth Amendment to protect police officers, not black people. Continue reading Police Have a License to Kill at The New Journal and Guide .
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AMEELAHSKY | Florida Sentinel Bulletin
AMEELAHSKY This week’s Spotlight feature is the lovely Ameelahsky, and her energy and self -confidence will convince anyone that she is very dedicated to being successful. Ameelahsky lights up every room she enters, and makes whoever is around her, a better person. Ameelahsky is very comfortable in
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#FIYAH! — 6.6.20 — ONE-ON-ONE with KEITH ELLISON, MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL | BlackPressUSA
MINNESOTA — I just want to let everyone know that were going to bring to bear all the resources necessary to achieve justice in this case, said Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Ellison spoke at the press conference announcing the decision by Gov. Tim Walz to transfer the investigation and
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Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis on November ballot - TheGrio
Sen. Nikema Williams has been officially announced as the replacement for the late John Lewis on November election ballots. READ... View Article The post Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis on November ballot appeared first on TheGrio.
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President Bio unveils ten million Euro EU support for decentralisation and improved local service delivery
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 11 July 2020: President Dr Julius Maada Bio yesterday launched a 10 Million Euro programme in Makeni – northern Sierra Leone, aimed at supporting development projects across the district councils of Bombali, Kenema, Pujehun and Kambia. Supported by European Union
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Vanessa Williams is Making a Difference with Thousands of Black Mayors | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The International Association of Mayors of African Descent is visionary mayors and leaders united for the purpose and vision of establishing the platform in which education, empowerment, and economic development through trust, trade, training, and tourism.
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WHO to increase COVID-19 testing from 500 up to 1000 a day in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 July 2020: The World Health Organization Country Office has secured a grant of €500,000 from the German Technical Cooperation (GIZ) through a strategic partnership to increase COVID-19 testing capacity from 500 up to 1000 tests per day in Sierra Leone. The support will
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
New NGO in Sierra Leone launches national recruitment campaign
TFSL: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 8 July 2020: Sierra Leone aspires to be a place of equal opportunity, yet where children are born still too often determines their educational and life trajectories. Educational inequality limits the life prospects of millions of children. 4 out of 5 children within
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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CARL calls on state actors to discharge justice with diligence following the Palo trial
Ibrahim Tommy Esq: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 5 July 2020: The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law (CARL) welcomes the conclusion of the trial of Retired Major Palo Conteh and two others, and particularly applauds the expeditious nature of the proceedings. (Photo above Attorney General
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Sierra Leone issues COVID-19 air travel protocol as commercial flights resume
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 July 2020: Authorities in Sierra Leone will reopen the country's international Lungi Airport next Wednesday, 22 July 2020, after four months of closure due to the global coronavirus pandemic. last week, president Bio announced that details of safety measures for
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New Prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery Case Refutes Conflict of Interest Complaint | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The first two DAs assigned the Arbery case recused because of connections to Gregory McMichaels, 64, a retired investigator for the Brunswick police and district attorney’s office, who was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with his son Travis, 34, on May
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Speculation grows over date of next election in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 June 2020: Speculations are growing across the political divide in Sierra Leone, after a leading pro SLPP government newspaper – Global Times, published a story recently stating that the next general and presidential elections will be held in 2024 – not 2023 as
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Fight against Covid-19 intensifies - Doctors in Sierra Leone treated with reckless abandon
Lawrence Williams: Sierra Leone Telegraph: In two separate letters (see below), addressed to President Julius Maada Bio and the National Coordinator of NACOVERC, Brig. (Rtd.) Kellie Conteh respectively, the president of the Sierra Leone Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA), Dr. Delwin
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
MPs discuss president Bios performance report to parliament
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 July 2020: Last Friday, 3rd July 2020, members of Parliament in Sierra Leone continued their discussion of the  president’s statement that he delivered to parliament on Thursday, 28th May 2020. Sulaiman Marray-Conteh MP of the ruling SLPP spoke about the pivotal role the
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Dr Sylvia Blyden’s trial adjourned
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 08 June 2020: The seditious libel case involving Sierra Leone’s former minister of social welfare and journalist – Dr Sylvia Olayinka Blyden, was adjourned today to Friday 12 June 2020, after prosecution witness who is the lead police investigator – Detective M.K. Alieu, was
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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Is the Postal Service Slowing Mail Delivery?
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Congress authorized a $10 billion loan to the postal service as part of a coronavirus relief package. Still, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin steadfastly has refused to hand over the money until the USPS turns over much of its operations to him. Reports of significant problems at
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Coronavirus Africa: Fisheries management works, so it’s time to apply it more broadly
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 08 June 2020: FAO’s State of the World’s Fisheries and Aquaculture 2020 tracks growing fish production and consumption, and highlights the promise of sustainability actions Worldwide per capita fish consumption has reached a new record of 20.5 kilograms per year and is
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
OP-ED (IN MEMORIAM): John Lewis Made America a More Perfect Union
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “From marching in the streets to fighting in the halls of Congress, John Lewis literally dedicated his life to the project of making American democracy stronger, more open and equal to all. Because of his sacrifice, Black people have had greater access to the ballot and have had the
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Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit Demanding Better Conditions in Broward County Jail | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Even though parts of the state are reopening, it does not mean that the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks in jails has vanished,” said Benjamin Stevenson, staff attorney at the ACLU of Florida. “Broward County Jail has failed to adjust its facilities to health guidelines during this
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — Consider for a moment who on your street, in your building, in your family, in your circles are disadvantaged by age (65 years or older), disability (physical and mental), and/or social (food insecure, laid off, or homeless), and reach out to them. If you have, share. If you
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Police Murder of George Floyd Sparks Uprisings Across America | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — National Newspaper Publishers Association Chair Karen Carter Richards and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., and numerous other Black Press of America newspaper publishers have expressed outrage over Floyd's murder and concern about the rampant killings of African
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Political violence in Kono – former vice president Sam Sumana attacked
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 July 2020: Political violence reared its ugly head in Kono, eastern province of Sierra Leone last Saturday, at the funeral ceremony of the late paramount chief Abu Mbawa Kongorba, when groups loyal to the ruling SLPP party clashed with the security staff of the former
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President Bio receives National Electoral Commission's 2019 Report
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 July 2020: The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has today presented its 2019 Annual Report to President Dr Julius Maada Bio at State House, in line with Section 33 (12) of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone. Acting Chief Electoral Commissioner, Edmond Sylvester
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Citywide Curfew as Protest continue around Chicago | BlackPressUSA
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The curfew comes as a result of escalated violence seen after peaceful protests that took place in downtown Chicago.  Mayor Lightfoot expressed her “total disgust” at the number of protesters “who came to today’s protest armed for an all-out battle.” Lightfoot added, “You
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ASK DR. KEVIN: An Unfamiliar, Rare Disease Associated with Heart Failure in African Americans | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the “Ask Dr. Kevin” series enters its fourth year, I want to turn my focus to a rare, but very serious form of heart disease known as ATTR-CM. ATTR-CM is a life-threatening, underdiagnosed disease associated with heart failure, but many people have never heard of it or don’t know
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