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Archive of December 2005 Reports

CHRISTMAS 2005 AND THE NEW YEAR 2006 MESSAGE TO THE NATION

Fellow Citizens, Sisters and Brothers:
First of all let us thank the Almighty God for sparing our lives to see yet another Christmas season. Once again we have another opportunity to recall the good news that the angels brought to the shepherds of Jesus' birth: "don't be afraid because I am here to bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people." Isn't it amazing that although that assurance is more than two thousand years old, it is still news? It fills the air during this and every other Christmas season.
The activities of the modern secular world always tend to overshadow the spirit and true meaning of our religious observances. However, the Christmas message of "peace on earth goodwill to all" still prevails. It is in many respects universal and continues to influence the behaviour of people of many faiths throughout the world. Christmas invokes a spirit of peace, good neighbourliness and conciliation. I remember for instance, in the 1970s when even non-Christians combatants engaged in a protracted war would agree to observe a truce during the Christmas and New Year season.
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(25th December 2005)
President Kabbah At University of Sierra Leone Convocation

President Kabbah performed his role as Chancellor of the University of Sierra Leone on Saturday 17th December 2005 during which he confirmed degrees, diplomas and certificates to graduating students at Fourah Bay College's Adjai Crowther Amphitheatre, Mount Aureol.
At a very well-attended and colourful ceremony President Kabbah delivered a profound address as Chancellor of the University of Sierra Leone, which was congregating for the first time as a stand-alone University, separate from Njala University, following the enactment of the new Universities Act of 2005.
The newly restructured University of Sierra Leone is made up of Fourah Bay College, the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences and the Institute of Public Administration and Management.
In his speech, he challenged the graduating students to serve as role models and called on the University to reach out to groups in its immediate environment and its core constituencies.
President Kabbah reminded his audience about the seven core national values he had enunciated at the Fourah Bay College campus about two years ago, namely, resourcefulness, excellence, tolerance, good neighborliness, generosity, honesty and self-esteem.
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(18th December 2005)
President Kabbah Ends Four-Nation Official Visits

The President, Alhaji Dr Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, has returned to Freetown today, Monday, 12th December after ending official visits to Malta, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Libya.
In Malta, President Kabbah attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from 25th - 27th November 2005. The meeting, which took place at the Mediterranean Centre in the Island's capital, Valletta, was formally opened by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth. During the meeting, major economic issues for the development of Commonwealth countries, including trade, democracy and development, the millennium development goals and poverty eradication were discussed, among others. The meeting was concluded with the adoption of a Communiqué highlighting major issues of concern for economic, social and political development of member countries and peoples as well as development assistance.

(15th December 2005)
PRESIDENT KABBAH OPENS NEW HIGH COMMISSION BUILDING IN LONDON

President Alhaji Dr. Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, past Friday officially declared the new Sierra Leone High Commission building in London opened.
The Head of State, recalled, with fond memories, his student days in London and how they used to meet at the Sierra Leone High Commission to discuss issues of national interest.
He gave a brief history of the decision that led to the acquisition of the new building at 41 Eagle Street, Holborn. President Kabbah thanked all those who played a role in acquiring the new building.
Earlier on, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the Court of Saint James’ paid glowing tribute to President Kabbah for his support in acquiring the new building.

(2nd December 2005)
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