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By: Ibrahim Jalloh - (Jallomy) ✍🏾 More than any other factor, the greatest and most debilitating invasion by the Corona virus is on religion and religious practices. The virus never questioned the doctrine, faith and overall philosophy of religion but perhaps the human interpretations and methods used in reaching out to the various congregations of religions across the world. You may note the hitherto unpardonable foibles and the rich paradox in the drive and direction of religion.  Religion mostly preached a life denying human existence to secure salvation and heaven.  The Bible is obvious in stating that wealth and riches are collosal barriers to salvation and the heavenly kingdom. The paradox, however, exist in the mad rush and incredible speed by the leaders of the multi faceted religious groups and groupings to secure and amass wealth.  Today, church offerings are a mandatory and conditioned behavior. In a given Sunday in known churches, the offerings/collections will take a maxi...

By: Mohamed Simbo Kamara - (Super MS) As the fight against Corona Virus (COVID19) requires Collective efforts, the Makeni Artist Union has not limited their efforts few weeks after they released a sensitization song featuring various stakeholders to raise awareness about the virus campaign which many music followers rates as the best so far in the country. MAU on 9th April 2020, donated veronica buckets to studios in Makeni as part of their efforts to promote hand washing in the municipality to fight against Corona virus which has now turn into a global invisible enemy. AR-Wilson's Entertainment Media spoke with the President of the Union, Milton Frank Koroma AKA Stunt Man in an interview and he said as a Union that always care for the people of the country they are enthusiastic to have joined the fight using their craft, what they are known for by passing awareness message through music to the public. He also said they donated various ...

We shall overcome! On Sunday, 5th April, 2020 we opened the SLAJ-IRN Corona Tok platform to bring to the general public correct information and updates on the three-day lockdown ordered by the Government of Sierra Leone as an early measure to contain the spread of COVID-19. More than 65 radio stations across Sierra Leone linked to the host station, Radio Democracy 98.1 FM, and provided about 35 hours of broadcast to ensure people in every corner of the country receive information on the lockdown and progress reports on the fight against COVID-19. I, and a cross section of my Executive, went around during the lockdown granting interviews, checking on media houses and boosting the morale of journalists as they did their work to support the efforts of the authorities. We closed the program at 10pm yesterday with Muslim and Christian prayers. As President of SLAJ, I wish to take this opportunity to thank every journalist across the country for conducti...

TONKOLILI DISTRICT COUNCIL REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) CATERING SERVICES FOR TONKOLILI DISTRICT COUNCIL AND ALL DEVOLED SECTORS Procurement Number: TDC/ADMIN/SECT OO2/2020 With support from the Government of Sierra Leone, the Tonkolili District Council intends to solicit established firms (restaurant) which will be centrally located in Tonkolili District as well as support the operationalization of the Tonkolili District Council. In order to create a platform for subsequent implementation, the Tonkolili District Council intends to contract firms (restaurants) for the provision of catering Services. The key components of the catering Services are to provide the following; CATERING SERVICES LOCATION Breakfast Tonkolili District Council and Devolved sectors Lunch Tonkolili District Council and Devolved sectors The key activities are mainly preparatio...

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – PROJECT OFFICER – ECRHS PROJECT MADAM – Sierra Leone is looking for a suitable, qualified and interested member of staff and the public (National) to fill the under mentioned vacant position. VACANCY: PROJECT OFFICER – EPIDEMIC CONTROL AND REINFORCEMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (ECRHS). LOCATION : Makeni, Bombali District& Karene CLOSING Date: FRIDAY 10 th APRIL, 2020. About the ECRHS Project: The Epidemic Control and Reinforcement of Health Services (ECRHS) Phase II project builds on the achievements of the ECRHS Phase I project, currently being implemented in four districts in the northern region of Sierra Leone (Kambia, Bombali, Tonkolili and Koinadugu). Initially, Phase I was planned for 19 months, as an early recovery to the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. The project was contributing towards efforts to contain the disease and strengthen health system, as well as addressing the needs of families and communities to recover from the negative e...

I Gibrilla Kamara of 19 During Streetin Makeni City, Bombali Shebore Chiefdom in the Northern Judicial Province of the Republic of Sierra Leone do hereby change my official name to AMADU KALOKOH due to family reason and that all documents Gibrilla Kamara are valid  

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson – (AR-WILSON) The Chairman of the Bombali District Council John Shangai Koroma have commended the people of Bombali District for having abide strictly with full compliance during the three days national lockdown that was declared by His Excellency Retired Brigadier Julius Maada Bio as part of the measures government is instituting to fight against the trending global plague. Mr. Koroma told Northern Times that this is one of the best compliance he has seen recently from his people and that has just fueled the flames of his council’s commitments and efforts from the media, health practitioners, ONS and other partners in development to continue to stand firm and continue to raise awareness on the preventive measures as recommended by WHO and the Government of Sierra Leone to ensure that the people of Bombali remain safe from contacting Covid19. He added that: “Since March 13, I’ve been having restless moments putting strategies in place joint...

By: Sahr J. Bangah The Criminal Investigation Department in Makeni will charge to court today Abubakarr Kargbo of 7 Kuyateh drive and Alfred Thorley for two count charges ranging from Assault on Police and throwing missiles contrary to law. According to the complainant, PC 13475 Mohamed Maruff  Bangay said he recalled on the 31 st of March 2020 when he met these two suspects including other unknown person playing football and as police officer, he stop and decided to advise them about social distance when they became annoyed and immediately threatening him. He recalled on Sunday 5 th April 2020 at about 10: 22 hours, his house was attacked with stones from different direction and during the struggled he met one of the suspect Alfred Thorley with several stones in his hand and immediately arrested him and later call for police assistance. At the Makeni police station, the two suspects Abubakarr Kargbo and Alfred Thorley were investigated and charged to court for tw...

By: Sahr J. Bangah The Bombali District Traders Union Executive yesterday commended the Mayor of Makeni City Council and the indefatigable Chief Administrator, Daniel Kpukumu, and Team for a job well planned and well done during the lockdown period. The Chairman of the Traders Union Bombali District, Mr. Mohamed Zandra Sankoh,   said to this medium that the Union was impressed after the three days “stayed at Home” only to come out and see their business center perfectly clean which implied that the Makeni City was at work and on that note he thanks the leadership Mayor Sunkarie Kamara team. The Chief Administrative Officer, Daniel Boima Kpukumu said the three days lockdown was an opportunity for Makeni City Council to display to the people of Makeni City that they are not masters but servant of the people. He said during the three days lockdown, Makeni City was busy complimenting government effor...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson - (AR-WILSON) Left to Right : SLAJ North Chairman, Munafa M'Parti Program Manager and NaCCED Northern Region Coordinator The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists   (SLAJ)   North headed by Sahr James Bangah on Saturday 4 th and Sunday 5 th April 2020,donated veronica buckets and related items   to all media houses in Makeni in Bombali district and Magburaka in   Tonkolili District with support from Child Fund’s   Munafa M’Patie Federation in Binkolo, Safroko Limba Chiefdom in the Bombali District. On behalf of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists, Chairman Sahr James Bangah thanks Munafa- M’Patie Federation for their timely intervention to support media houses in the fight against Corona virus in Sierra Leone noting   that the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists has a key role to play in the fight against the deadly pandemic   and he therefore   calls on his membership to use the veronica b...

By: Ibrahim Jalloh - (Jallomy) The heightened state of political denial and disconnect from state governance in the opposition heartland of Makeni gave way to massive support for President Bio’s call for national lockdown.  President Bio’s inclusive approach to fighting the Corona Virus and taking the lead role in social mobilization has earned him the respect and support of the Makeni people. This was reflected by the massive and incredible support and compliance to the national lockdown call. An old man at Rogbaneh has this to say “I thought Bio was a bad leader. Today I know that President Bio is a father, a redeemer and a true patriotic leader. He has earned my support”.