Prince of Wales School saga – common sense has prevailed

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Prince of Wales School saga – common sense has prevailed

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 12 January 2021: The Sierra Leone Telegraph is pleased to report that after a marathon meeting that ended a few hours ago at the ministry of education in Freetown, between the Education Permanent Secretary and the Board of Governors of the Prince of Wales Secondary School, the [Read More]

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