By: Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development opened a two-day inaugural meeting of its Public Investment Management Technical Committee on Thursday at the Country Lodge Hotel, Hill Station. Minister Kenyeh Barlay told delegates that Sierra Leone had made significant progress in strengthening public sector governance, but stressed that “it…
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED MOTHER, SATTA AMARA Monfindor Town & Kailuhun Town, Luawa Chiefdom On the 6th of June, family members, friends, loved ones, and well-wishers will gather to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of our beloved mother, Satta Amara. This solemn and memorable occasion will be honored by the presence…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT Transition to Eternal Glory The Administration, Staff, and Students of the Kono University of Science and Technology (KUST) deeply regret to announce the sudden passing of our dear colleague, friend, and brother:Late Mr. Saa Edward MbomaFormer Associate Lecturer, School of Agriculture, KUSTThis painful event occurred in active service on Sunday, May 17th, 2026.As…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT!!! We regrets to announce the death of the immediate past District Coordinator of Bombali District, Mr. Bailor Amadu Jalloh, whose sad event took place on the 21th May, 2026. The late Mr. Jalloh was born on the 27th April, 1956. The funeral ceremony will take place on the 23th May, 2026 at 67…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT The death is announced of Princewalean Arnold Cole , which sad event occurred on 19th May 2026, at the age of 91 years. Until the time of his passing, Princewalean Pa. Cole remained an active and dedicated member of the Association. Notably, he had the honor of taking the kickoff at the Centenary…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Rutile Limited plans to lay off 339 employees as it seeks to reduce operating costs and stabilize the business amid falling returns and broader economic headwinds. The mining firm, now wholly owned by Leone Oil Company, said the redundancy exercise will affect 213 general staff, 80 senior staff,…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The government is moving to bring artificial intelligence into the classroom, joining a new international study with Google DeepMind and Fab AI aimed at improving mathematics outcomes for students. The partnership was announced Wednesday at a high-level breakfast briefing on AI in education held at Google’s London office. Minister…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Progress on Sierra Leone’s $480 million energy compact came under review Tuesday as senior officials from the Millennium Challenge Corporation met with Energy Minister Cyril Arnold Grant to assess ongoing reforms. Acting Vice President for Compact Operations Africa Alicia Robinson-Morgan led the MCC delegation, which included MCA CEO Ndeye…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone’s port security is under fresh scrutiny after Spanish authorities seized a record cocaine shipment aboard a vessel that had recently called at Freetown. The Comoros-flagged MV Arconian was intercepted near the Canary Islands on May 1 with an estimated 30,215 kilograms of cocaine onboard, valued at about…
By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone has recorded a dramatic decline in maternal mortality and remains Ebola-free, even as the Ministry of Health boosts national preparedness in response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mustapha Kabba told residents at the Lungi Civic Day Townhall on…
