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…
Indeed we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. The Bendu family cordially invite friends and families to the 40th days burial ceremony of their beloved grandmother, mother and aunty Chief Madam Kenyeh Kallon Bendu.Who died at the age of 86 years old. Your presence prayers and support will be deeply appreciated as…
In Loving Memory of Mrs Edna Ajayi TaylorAge: 83 years A life of love, faith and service.Vigil:
The death is reported of Mr FRANCIS ASHFORD HAMILTON. aka Franchise.Vigil:
In Loving Memory of our beloved wife, mother, sister, friend Mrs Margret Banya (Nee Vandee) Born on April 4th, 1963Died on May 18th 2026.Age: 63 years Funeral arrangements will be announced later.Sympathizers may visit the family at 162 brima Lane Old Road
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Authorities in Sierra Leone have arrested and detained a man and several of his family members over an alleged child marriage, as the government steps up enforcement of new child protection laws. The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs confirmed the arrests in a statement, saying the operation was…
