By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. Five individuals, including a teacher and a human resource officer, have been remanded in custody in Freetown over an alleged plot to assassinate Madam Musayaroh Barrie, the Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA). According to Awoko, the accusedโAlbert Sheriff Soloku (43, teacher), Foday Turay (33, businessman),…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Gender and Childrenโs Affairs, has issued a strong public notice calling for immediate action to address a disturbing rise in violence and abuse against children nationwide. In a statement dated June 6, 2025, the Ministry expressed grave concern over escalating incidents…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. The Sierra Leone government’s recent announcement to divide existing districts and create new ones has ignited significant political backlash, with the All Peopleโs Congress (APC) threatening to take action against the proposed changes. Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Tamba Lamina, outlined the government’s position during an interview on…
By Elizabeth A. Kaine As the travel ban set to take effect on June 9 approaches, the implications for Sierra Leone and its citizens are both profound and multifaceted. This policy not only restricts the movement of individuals but also threatens the vital connections that many Sierra Leoneans depend on for healthcare, economic support, and…
Meditation with Pastor Tom Everyone wants a blessing. We often hear the expression, “May God bless you”, or “Beblessed, go with my blessings”.To be blessed is a really good thing. It is a wonderful gift to receive a blessing from someone you admire, a treasure filled with hope and promise As I age, growing older,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Finance has announced a 20% import duty on all cement entering the country, a strategic move aimed at stabilizing the fluctuating prices of this essential commodity. This new duty applies to both bagged and bulk cement, as confirmed by reports from Global Times. This decision is part…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S During the Ministry of Information and Civic Educationโs (MOIC) weekly press briefing at the Miatta Conference Centre, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, reaffirmed his ministryโs steadfast commitment to protecting the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the Western Area Peninsula National Park. Minister Abdulai issued a strong warning against…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Ambassador-designate Philip Bob Jusu, accompanied by Deputy Ambassador Asmaa James and senior staff, recently made a significant visit to Brussels, where he met with Ambassador Ahmad Awad Sakine, the African Union (AU) Permanent Representative to the European Union (EU), and Ambassador Dedou P. Hemou of the Economic Community of West…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Musayeroh Barrie, Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), represented Sierra Leone at the 2025 Africa-Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week, highlighting significant progress and outlining ambitious future plans for the nationโs aviation sector. A key highlight of the event was the signing of the Civil Aviation…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The U.S. Embassy in Freetown has issued a stern warning to Sierra Leonean citizens against traveling to the United States with the intent of giving birth to secure U.S. citizenship for their child. The embassy stated that such intentions would result in the denial of visa applications. In a recent…
