Freetown, June 21, 2025 – The High Commission of India in Sierra Leone marked the 11th International Day of Yoga with an enthusiastic celebration at Sierra Palms Resort, aligning with this year’s global theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The event underscored yoga’s role in promoting holistic well-being and environmental harmony. The celebration highlighted…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Brussels, Belgium, Monday, June 23, 2025 — President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has arrived in Brussels ahead of the Global Health Summit scheduled for June 25, co-hosted by the European Union, the Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The summit, themed “Global Summit: Health and Prosperity…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a bold response to Sierra Leone’s escalating drug crisis, Caritas Freetown has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to intensify efforts against substance abuse, particularly the rising threat of Kush. This strategic partnership was formalized during a high-level meeting between Caritas Freetown’s Programs Team and NDLEA…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Ministry of Finance, through its Directorate of Stores and Inventory Control Management, conducted a two-day training workshop aimed at operationalizing the National Regulatory Framework and Policy Document on Assets and Inventory Management. The workshop took place on June 19 and 20, 2025, at the Ministry’s Conference Hall on…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has provided essential emergency relief to over 500 individuals affected by devastating fires in three Freetown communities: Kroo Bay, Blackhall Road, and Congo Town. This humanitarian effort is aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by those impacted by the recent disasters….
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope A 55-year-old gold mineral dealer, Abdulrahman Kuyateh, was discovered dead in a bush area known as the Captured Life Old Mining Site in Kumao Town, Nimikoro Chiefdom, Kono District, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The body was found at approximately 7:00 a.m. by local authorities. According to Thompson Peter…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Isata Favor Benya, a 24-year-old travel agent from Findlay Travel Sierra Leone Limited, has been formally charged with fraud after allegedly deceiving six individuals by falsely promising air tickets to China. The total amount involved in the alleged scam exceeds $8,700. Benya appeared before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In a significant initiative to combat drug abuse, Minister of Youth Affairs Ibrahim Sannoh has intervened to assist over 41 victims affected by kush in the Central and Susan’s Bay communities. The victims are currently receiving treatment at Connaught Hospital, where Minister Sannoh is personally covering their medical and…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, in collaboration with the University of the Fraser Valley, Canada, organized a pivotal policy dialogue on “The Role of Policy in Advancing Gender Equality and Inclusive Education” at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown on Friday,…
By Elizabeth A. Kaine In the ongoing debate over motorcycle safety, a glaring inconsistency persists: why are riders often penalized for not wearing helmets, while passengers ride without any protection? This discrepancy raises critical questions about safety enforcement and the responsibilities of both law enforcement and government agencies. Requiring riders to wear helmets is essential…
