By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s agriculture sector is set for significant advancement with the launch of the €11.2 million “Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Palm Oil” programme, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This initiative is part of a larger €35 million investment aimed at enhancing…
Love deserves a beautiful setting.This Valentine’s Day, let romance unfold with candlelight, fine dining, and soulful saxophone melodies at LIA Hotel.Because some moments are meant to be remembered forever.
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Correspondent Ecobank Sierra Leone and Sierra Rutile Limited have entered into a groundbreaking $40 million syndicated financing agreement aimed at relocating a mineral sands processing plant from Kenya to Sierra Leone. The partnership was unveiled on the second day of the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, a premier event for…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Correspondent At a high-level consultation commemorating the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on February 6, 2026, the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, reaffirmed the government’s steadfast dedication to ending FGM. She characterized the practice as a severe violation of human rights and…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Correspondent The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has announced the receipt of a fine payment totaling Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Leones (NLe 350,000) from the All People’s Congress (APC) leadership. The payment was processed on February 11, 2026. The fine was imposed on the party for violations of Section 39(1)…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Correspondent On February 10, 2026, the Parliament of Sierra Leone ratified a significant trade agreement with JOLAKS Manufacturing Company Limited, a move projected to stimulate business opportunities and foster economic growth in the country. Minister of Trade, Alpha Ibrahim Sesay, presented the agreement, describing it as a pivotal step for Sierra…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Correspondent The All Peoples Congress (APC) has officially postponed its upcoming ward elections, attributing the decision to significant financial shortages and logistical hurdles that hinder the electoral process. In a letter issued on February 10, 2026, the party’s Internal Elections Management Committee (IEMC) announced that the elections, previously set for February…
The death is announced of our beloved son, husband, brother, father and friend Mr Elijah Brian Ayodele Williams Pratt, commonly called Father of Hastings Timber- ground which took place on the 9th February 2026.Age: 40 years.Funeral arrangements will be announced later.Sympathizers may call at Hastings Timber-ground or call on +233243132/ +232218821.May his soul rest in…
Obituary Announcement. The death is announce of the late Mr. Desmond Junior Leigh (commonly known as Cocobeh). He’s survive by his wife Mrs. Christian Leigh. Children Desmonda Orehdollar Leigh, Shekuba Kabba and Kabineh Kabba.Born on 13th September 1969Died on 5th February 2026.Age 56 years. Sympathize may call at 60 Liverpool street Freetown.Funeral arrangement will be…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S State House, Freetown, February 10, 2026 President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received Dr. Elsiddig Mohamed Rahma, the newly appointed Executive Director of the African Development Bank (AfDB), during a courtesy visit at State House. Joining them was Dr. Halima Yusuf Hashi, the outgoing Country Manager, marking her departure from…
