Date: Monday, September 1,
2014
Publication: Concord Times
Headline: To stem new Ebola infections… Taxis
and poda-podas to reduce passengers
Author: Patrick J. Kamara
Topic: Taxis to carry three
passengers and poda-podas to carry one passenger per row
The Ministry of Transport and Aviation, with Sierra Leone Road
Transport Authority (SLRTA), the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), Attitudinal and
Behavioral Change (ABC) Secretariat and the Motor Drivers Union, has stated
that starting on the 1st of September, all taxis should carry three
passengers (1 in the front and 2 behind) and mini-buses (poda-podas) should
carry one passenger per row. Also, transport owners should sacrifice 25%
payment of rental fees, while mini-buses are to comply with overloading rules.
Private vehicles are also included in this rule. National Traffic Coordinator,
Superintendent Ambrose M. Sovula, said traffic police will be arresting drivers
who contravene the new regulations. President of the Drivers Union, Alpha A.
Bah, said this would have a huge impact on the transportation sector as vehicle
owners might prefer to park their vehicles.
Date: Monday, September 1,
2014
Publication: Awoko
Headline: Kenema health workers down tools
Author: Saffa Moriba
Topic: Nurses strike in
Kenema
Nurses and healthcare workers
at the Kenema Ebola treatment centre went on strike on Saturday after the death
of another colleague. Dr. Rogers had died the day prior. The nurses were
protesting over the lack of pay (Le250,000/week). Dr. Christian Pratt, Medical
Superintendent said he was trying to allocate monies.
Date: Tuesday, September 2,
2014
Publication: Premier News
Headline: Bible cure for Ebola
Author: Esme James
Topic: Ebola pestilence a
punishment from god and confession and appreciation will overcome
In the religious corner of
the newspaper, under a Christian Perspective, this article talks about Jesus
and god crushing enemies and spiritual power to overcome any pestilence that
confronts people. Ebola is a pestilence, punishment for sin and disobedience
but the solution is confession and thank god for mercy.
Ed Note: This is an example
of what some in the religious community are preaching.
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