By: Foday S. Bangura In a bid to combat environmental degradation and promote sustainable livelihoods, a critical tree planting initiative has been launched in the Outamba Kilimi National Park, northwest Sierra Leone. The project, implemented by Tacugama with support from EUCORD, aims to restore the park’s lush landscapes and revitalize its ecological balance. On July…
By: Abass Conteh Education (MBSSE), is engaging the public on the implications of the 2023 Education Act. The new legislation introduces reforms to strengthen the education system, including a unique student ID number and compulsory foundational learning. Alphonso Manley, National Coordinator of the Civil Rights Coalition, outlined the outreach campaign’s key aspects to Daily Scope…
By: Lucinda J. Jalloh A delegation from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) led by Lieutenant Colonel Adombire-Akologo visited the Sierra Leone Police Force on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The team met with Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu, to discuss potential collaborations and training programs. Lieutenant Colonel Adombire-Akologo emphasized the…
The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Ambassador Sheriff Ahmed Mohamed Rifaat, paid a farewell courtesy visit to President Julius Maada Bio at State House on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Ambassador Rifaat assured President Bio and the people of Sierra Leone of a strengthened bilateral relationship between Egypt and…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine As Sierra Leone prepares for the 2025 national census, it’s essential to debunk a common misconception: that the census is only conducted during election periods to manipulate outcomes. Nothing could be further from the truth. The census is a vital exercise for collecting accurate data to inform development policies, allocate resources,…
A Flag and Banner to Wave I have noticed while traveling in Central America, North America, Europe, and Africa there is a universal language in signage. The road and traffic signs communicate the same message, though the words may be different. For example, the red octagonal shaped sign means stop. An orange rectangular sign means…
By: Saidu Jalloh The Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, in partnership with the Electoral Commission Sierra Leone (ECSL), has announced key dates for the upcoming paramount chieftaincy elections in Perri and Barrie Chiefdoms, Pujehun District. Perri Chiefdom will hold its Declaration of Rights on September 16, 2024, followed by polling day on October…
By: Lucinda J. Smith The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license to JM Mining Company Limited for its gold mining project in the Kambui Hills, Kenema District. The license, approved on September 4, 2024, marks a significant development in the region’s mining activities, long awaited by the local community….
By: Tommy Sidikie Ministry of Finance Launches New Financing StrategyThe Ministry of Finance yesterday, Monday, September 9, 2024, launched a new disaster risk financing strategy aimed at protecting the economy from the impacts of natural disasters.Speaking at the launch, Dr. Alaskan Mansaray, Director of the Fiscal Risk Management Division, said the strategy would improve financial…
