The First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Bio, has been honored as the Best Advocate for Women of the Year for 2024. This award highlights her significant contributions to women’s empowerment and her efforts to improve the lives of girls and women across the nation. Central to her work is the “Hands of Our Girls”…
In the heart of Freetown, a remarkable story of compassion and dedication unfolds. Mercy Ship has been honored as the Best organization of the Year for 2024, a recognition that shines a light on their profound contributions to healthcare in Sierra Leone. This prestigious accolade celebrates not just their medical achievements but also the hope…
In a celebration of transformative impact and unwavering dedication, the Daily Scope Newspaper proudly recognizes Saving Lives Initiatives (SLI) as the Health Organization of the Year 2024. With a steadfast commitment to improving healthcare in underserved communities in Sierra Leone, SLI has made significant strides in addressing critical health challenges through compassionate care and innovative…
Banjul – The Gambia: Thursday 19th December 2024. While on a Sister-City visit to the city of Kanifing, the Freetown city Mayor formed part of the delegation that accompined the vice President of The Gambia to, Muhammad Jallow to meet with Senegal’s Prime Minister as he toured the Senegalese school in The Gambia. Mayor Aki-Sawyerr…
By: Simeon Gbani, Reporter Kabala The rehabilitation of the Mongo Bendugu Police Station is currently underway, spearheaded by Local Unit Commander Supt. George Momoh. Situated in the Mongo Bendugu Division of Falaba District, the station has long required repairs to enhance its infrastructure and functionality. A team of local contractors is executing the project with the…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter W.A.M Collegiate emerged victorious in the Western Area Secondary School Cricket Championship on December 13, 2024, defeating Government Secondary School Kingtom by 30 runs in a thrilling final held at Kingtom Oval. Batting first, W.A.M Collegiate set a challenging total of 117 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Soso community from Sierra Leone and Guinea gathered in Kambia to celebrate their shared cultural heritage, promoting unity in the face of recent tensions between Sierra Leoneans in Guinea and Guinean authorities. The event, held under the distinguished patronage of Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, brought together…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Western Area Rural District Council (WARDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), hosted its annual awards ceremony on December 16, 2024, to recognize outstanding achievements in the 2023/2024 National Primary School Examination (NPSE), Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and West African Senior School Certificate…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Ministry of Health and Sanitation, in collaboration with its partners, is set to introduce a groundbreaking Maternal and Child Health Handbook in 2025. This initiative will replace the existing Antenatal Care (ANC) maternal book and the Under-5 card currently used in the health system. The announcement was made by Matron Mary…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On December 13, 2024, the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) held a poignant Farewell and Pulling-Out Ceremony for recently retired Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant-General Peter Kakowou Lavahun. The event, hosted at the Julius Maada Bio Parade Square in Wilberforce Barracks, marked the official exit of the CDS after…
