By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Princess Dugba, the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, has responded to allegations of mismanagement concerning the distribution of rice consignments intended for fishermen and women in coastal communities across Sierra Leone. In February 2025, the ministry initiated a closed season to protect the country’s valuable fisheries and marine resources,…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The National Revenue Authority (NRA), in collaboration with the Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) and the Ministry of Finance, has unveiled a significant report analyzing tax exemptions within Sierra Leone’s industrial sector. Titled “Tax Exemptions in Sierra Leone’s Industry Sector: Who Wins, Who Loses?”, the report was presented during a gathering…
Under the twinkling lights of the bustling city, Ella stumbled upon a quaint little café while seeking refuge from the rain. As she entered, the warm aroma of freshly brewed coffee enveloped her. On a cozy corner table sat a handsome stranger, absorbed in a novel. Their eyes met, and in that fleeting moment, an…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) convened an important briefing session for Sector Working Groups (SWGs) at the MoPED Conference Hall, focusing on enhancing development coordination to meet national targets. These technical bodies play a critical role in facilitating and coordinating development activities, prioritizing monitoring, accountability, and transparency…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Madam Musayeroh Barrie, the Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), has played a crucial role in enhancing aviation cooperation between Sierra Leone and Egypt during President Julius Maada Bio’s three-day state visit to Cairo, which took place from March 26, 2025. This significant visit reflects the…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Officials from Guinea and Sierra Leone have achieved a significant milestone in the prolonged discussions regarding the Yenga border town, formally agreeing on the production of boundary documents. This agreement was reached on the third day of deliberations by the Technical Committee of the Joint Boundary Commission, held in Kailahun,…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Social Welfare welcomed a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission to discuss an upcoming program aimed at promoting the inclusion of Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) across the region. The delegation, led by Dr. Alves D’Almada Jorge, Head of the Social Affairs…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Pakistani authorities have intercepted a staggering shipment of the highly addictive drug Tramadol, en route to Sierra Leone, raising significant concerns about international drug trafficking routes. The illicit cargo, disguised as a shipment of towels, was seized at a Karachi seaport, marking the second major Tramadol seizure in Pakistan within…
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has engaged major cement importers and manufacturers to establish a new pricing formula for cement in the Western Area: 🔹 Imported Cement 🔹 Local Cement The new cement prices for the provinces will be announced soon. #DailyScopeNewspaper #NewPriceFormulaForCement #PublicNoticeByMinistryOfTrade
The Government of Sierra Leone has declared Monday, March 31, 2025, a public holiday in observance of Eid-Ul-Fitri. #DailyScopeNewspaper #PublicHoliday
