By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, August 27, 2025 — Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, the Energy Sector Lead, conducted an on-site inspection of the maintenance work on generators at the Blackhall Road Power Station today. This initiative, aimed at enhancing electricity delivery across Freetown, comes as part of a broader effort to support homes, businesses,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Tacugama, Sierra Leone — August 26, 2025 — The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary officially launched the groundbreaking ceremony for its Canopy Walkway project today, aimed at enhancing eco-tourism, conservation efforts, and community development. This initiative is supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Mr. Bala Amarasekaran, founder of Tacugama,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 27, 2025 — The Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat (TSCS) convened with the Office of National Security (ONS) to discuss the implementation of key tripartite recommendations related to election security. This meeting focused on recommendations 30, 31, and 74, which emphasize the need for capacity…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 26, 2025 — The Government of Sierra Leone is making significant strides to enhance its participation in the mining sector through the recently established Sierra Leone Mines and Mineral Development and Management Corporation (SLMMDC) and the Mineral Wealth Fund. At a press conference held…
Heartbreaking News: The Passing of Musu Konneh It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Musu Konneh, a dedicated final-year student at Eastern Technical University Kenema. Musu was a passionate and hardworking individual, known for her commitment to her studies and her dream of becoming a nurse to help others. Her…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter The Health For All Coalition Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), has successfully conducted a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation initiative for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign. This assessment took place in four districts—Moyamba, Bo, Kenema, and Kailahun—where the HPV…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Ibrahim Barrie, a customer of Sky Bank Sierra Leone Limited, appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at the Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1, facing serious allegations of fraudulent withdrawals totaling over NLe 94,500. Court documents reveal that between May 1 and May 31, 2025, Barrie allegedly executed multiple unauthorized transactions….
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The High Court of Sierra Leone has scheduled a public auction for a parcel of land owned by Mohamed Sheku Turay, a former banker convicted of embezzling Le3.9 billion from the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). The auction will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:30…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Transport Authority (SLRTA) has announced new restrictions on the Old Railway Line Bridge in Brookfield due to its deteriorating condition. Effective immediately, only light vehicles, including cars and vans weighing no more than 4 tons, will be permitted to cross the bridge. This decision follows…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Tensions flared in Sierra Leone’s Parliament as the Trade and Industry Committee summoned the Human Resource Manager of Rainbow Paint and Chemical (SL) Limited. This action follows allegations of “disrespectful and contemptuous behavior” during an official oversight visit to the company’s factory in Wellington. Chaired by Hon. Veronica Kadie…
