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Government Pushes Permanent End to Death Penalty at UN

By: Joseph Momoh,Dailyscope Reporter The government used its appearance before the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday to renew its commitment to abolishing capital punishment permanently, as member states examined the country’s human rights record in the fourth-cycle Universal Periodic Review. Attorney-General and Justice Minister Alpha Sesay led the delegation in Geneva, presenting reforms enacted…

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Gone But Never Forgotten

It is with heavy hearts we regret to announce the tragic death loss of our beloved daughter, sister and friend, the late Ms. Francess. P. GbondoWho tragically passed away on 7th May, 2026 due to the 40ft Container accident at Rokel Junction.She is survived by family, close friends, colleagues and other relatives at home and…

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Rest In Perfect Peace

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioun The death is reported of our dear late Aunty Fatmata Boi Dumbuya, (commonly called Aunty Bio).Formally of Coconut Farm, Black Hall Road.Who passed away on 8th May, 2026.She has already been buried on Saturday 9th May, 2026 after the Asr Prayers @ Masjid. And was buried at the Kissy…

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Till We Meet Again (R.I.P)

Funeral Arrangements Funeral Arrangements is announced for the late Coach Victoria Conteh (commonly known as D-Cox)who died on Monday 4th May 2026. The Vigil will take place on Thursday, 21st May 2026 at her formal residence No: 1 Nana Kroo Street, Off Kroo Town Road, Freetown. Funeral Service is on Friday 22nd May 2026, at…

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Govt Builds Capacity for AfCFTA Dispute Settlements

By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S Freetown, May 11, 2026 Sierra Leone is stepping up legal and institutional preparations to defend its trade interests under the African Continental Free Trade Area, Deputy Justice Minister Saptieu Elizabeth Saccoh said Monday as she opened a capacity-building workshop on the AfCFTA’s dispute settlement system. Addressing participants at the Radisson…

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Govt Settles Sierra Tropical Severance Row, Cites Valid CBA

By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S Sumbuya, Lugbu Chiefdom, May 11, 2026 The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has resolved a severance pay dispute between Sierra Tropical Limited and its former workers, confirming that the expired Agricultural Trade Group Collective Bargaining Agreement still governs benefits for staff below supervisory level. Tensions flared after some…

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