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SIERRA LEONE CABINET WOOS HARVARD FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
By Daily Scope Reporter, D.S FREETOWN — Cabinet Ministers of Sierra Leone have engaged professors and researchers at Harvard University to forge new partnerships aimed at improving service delivery and accelerating national development. The roundtable engagement, held on September 29, 2026, was facilitated by Ms. Zoe Marks, Oppenheimer Faculty Director of the Center for African…
NRA, UNDP PUSH TAX COMPLIANCE, ROLLS OUT 5,000 ECR MACHINES
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S FREETOWN — The National Revenue Authority (NRA), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has engaged businesses in Freetown on tax compliance and the use of Electronic Cash Registers (ECRs) under the Block Management System (BMS). The engagement, held at The View, Freetown City Council Hall, brought together UNDP…
BANK OF SIERRA LEONE RAISES POLICY RATE TO 17.25% AS INFLATION HITS 15.66%
By Joseph Momoh, D.S FREETOWN — The Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) has raised its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 17.25 percent in a fresh move to curb rising inflation. The increase of 0.25 percentage points was decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting on September 24, 2026, and approved by the…
MoPED UNVEILS Le40.7 BILLION BUDGET FOR FY2027
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S FREETOWN — The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) has presented its Le40.7 billion proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year to the Ministry of Finance. The budget, amounting to Le40,734,628,000, was presented alongside the Ministry’s 2027-2029 Strategic Plan and Public Investment Programme (PIP) on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at…
DEFENCE MINISTRY SEEKS NLe7.59 BILLION FOR 2027; TO RECRUIT 1,800 PERSONNEL, 500 BORDER GUARDS
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S FREETOWN — The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has requested NLe7.59 billion for the 2027 financial year to recruit and train 1,800 personnel including 300 specialists, enlist 500 border guards, and strengthen border security, maritime and air surveillance, cybersecurity and military infrastructure. The Ministry presented its budget during the ongoing Bilateral Budget…
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Tabletop gaming has developed considerably over the years, with terrain and scenery playing an increasingly vital role in creating immersive gaming experiences. Among the companies leading this transformation, 4Ground stands out for its innovative approach to producing highly detailed, pre-painted laser cut buildings that bring battlefields to life. Their dedication to excellence and period-accurate detail…
MOTHER, 2 DAUGHTERS GRANTED Le20,000 BAIL EACH OVER ALLEGED ASSAULT
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S FREETOWN — A mother and her two daughters have been granted bail in the sum of Le20,000 each by Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown after denying charges of wounding, assault and public insult. Emile Gbaow, 51, a businesswoman, and her daughters Joyah Tarawally, 18, and Esther Tarawally, 20, appeared before…
MAFS, MBSSE HONOUR YOUNG CHAMPIONS AT 2ND WORLD FOOD PRIZE YOUTH INSTITUTE
FREETOWN — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), in partnership with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), on Monday, September 29, 2026, hosted the Second Edition of the Sierra Leone World Food Prize Youth Institute at the Country Lodge Hotel in Freetown. The event brought together 16 pupils from schools…
POLICE PUT LUNGI OKADA RIDERS ON RED ALERT
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S LUNGI — The Traffic Division of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) in Lungi, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), has put motorbike riders on notice over persistent road safety violations. The warning was issued during a sensitisation exercise at Rotifunk Market Park, Lungi, on Tuesday, September 29,…
NWRMA UNVEILS TOLL-FREE LINE TO TACKLE WATER ABUSES
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S The National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA) has launched a toll-free helpline, 850, to improve public engagement and strengthen compliance with water regulations. The helpline will provide information on water-use registration, procedures for securing and renewing Water Use Permits, clarification on regulatory fees and compliance standards. Members of the public can…
