Local News

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security (MELSS) has confirmed the issuance of summary dismissal letters affecting over 1,000 employees of Koidu Limited. In a press release dated May 6, 2025, the Ministry assured all stakeholders that the government is committed to protecting the labor rights of its…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Food Security, led by Hon. Sallieu Osman Sesay, conducted a joint inspection of the Torma Bum irrigation and infrastructural project alongside Agriculture Minister Musa Kpaka. The visit aimed to evaluate the progress of this flagship initiative of President Julius…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has announced the opening of various temporary positions in preparation for the upcoming 2026 Decennial Population and Housing Census (PHC). This nationwide initiative aims to collect vital data to support national development efforts. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the Stats SL website at…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S In the early hours of Monday, May 5, 2025, a vehicle reportedly lost its brakes and plunged uncontrollably into the sea at the government ferry terminal in Freetown. Witnesses captured the incident on video, showcasing the swift response of local youths who acted decisively to manage the situation. Demonstrating commendable…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Passengers aboard an Air Sierra Leone aircraft experienced a scare on May 5 when the plane encountered a technical problem shortly after takeoff, necessitating an emergency landing. According to eyewitness accounts, the flight had been airborne for approximately ten minutes when the crew received a cockpit alert, prompting them to…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Sierra Mining Company Limited is under increasing scrutiny from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament regarding unpaid license fees amounting to $500,000. The inquiry, led by Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, was part of an oversight session focused on addressing outstanding financial obligations in accordance with Section 8 of the…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope As of Sunday, May 4, 2025, Sierra Leone has recorded a total of 1,378 cumulative confirmed cases of Mpox. The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) reports that there are currently 1,074 active cases in the country. In the past 24 hours, 119 new cases were confirmed, while no recoveries…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope A coalition of school principals from across Sierra Leone has announced its decision to boycott the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), raising significant concerns about the operations of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). In a formal letter dated April 25, 2025, the Coalition for Principals’…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Vice Chancellor and Principal of Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), Professor Philip John Kanu, addressed faculty concerns during a meeting on May 2, 2025, following a peaceful protest by lecturers at the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education. The protest was sparked by allegations that the lecturers had…