By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter12th August 2025 On 12th August 2025, an Inter-Ministerial assessment for the redemarcation of the Western Area Peninsula was conducted under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh. The assessment involved various key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, notably including the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, represented by…
Freetown, August 6, 2025 — Caritas Freetown, with funding from the Spanish NGO Manos Unidas, delivered emergency relief on Tuesday to 106 victims affected by recent fires in Kroo Bay, Congo Town, and Black Hall Road. The distribution ceremony was held at Caritas Freetown’s headquarters in Kingtom, where beneficiaries received essential food and non-food items….
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, June 5, 2025 — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) organized an ecotour to the Sella Water Community in Godrich as part of World Environment Day celebrations. The initiative brought together pupils and teacher coordinators from ten schools in Freetown to examine the impacts of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems….
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Country Manager of the World Bank Group in Sierra Leone, Abdu Muwonge, emphasized the need for collaboration during the opening ceremony of a one-day validation exercise for the National Climate Finance Strategy, held at the New Brookfields Hotel on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. This exercise attracted stakeholders from various…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a collective effort to combat plastic pollution and environmental degradation, Orange Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), successfully concluded the 2025 Orange Green Run Marathon on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Held under the theme “Engage for Earth: Say No to Plastic,” the event gathered hundreds…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Government has issued a firm statement discrediting claims by the Gento Group regarding the acquisition of land rights to commence mining operations at the Tonkolili North – Kasafoni Iron Ore Deposit. In a direct rebuttal, the Government clarified that the Kasafoni deposit is exclusively owned and controlled by the…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Staff from the Ministry of Lands and Country Planning are facing serious allegations regarding unauthorized demolitions of homes in Kissy Dock Yard, valued at billions of Leones, which have severely impacted local residents. Reports indicate that the demolition was allegedly led by Ngobeh, an official within the Ministry, who acted…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has issued a preliminary update following the collapse of a three-storey building under construction at Pentagon, Off Regent Road, Lumley, Freetown. According to the NDMA, a distress alert was received around 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 1, 2025, regarding the incident. The NDMA response…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Portee, a vibrant community in Freetown, has recently raised alarms over the growing waste accumulation near the parking area of the Freetown City Council (FCC) building. Residents and traders are calling on Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr to take immediate action to address the situation and restore cleanliness in the area. The…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone is actively participating in the 7th Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference (GOSH7), taking place from May 4 to 6, 2025, in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The conference theme, “The Future of Occupational Safety and Health,” has brought together global experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to promote safer…
