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Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Engages World Bank on Urban Development Initiatives
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Accra, Ghana — Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr recently met with World Bank officials at their Accra office to discuss ongoing and prospective support for urban development in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The meeting included Robert O’Brien, the World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, along with Madhu Raghunath,…
Sierra Leone’s 2024 Budget Overspend Surges to NLe 1.6 Billion, Threatening Fiscal Stability
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In a shocking revelation, the Government of Sierra Leone has exceeded its 2024 budget by a staggering NLe 1.6 billion, raising urgent concerns about fiscal discipline and the management of public funds. Official figures from the Ministry of Finance reveal a troubling trend that could have serious implications for…
Dr. Kandeh Yumkella Champions Generator Repairs at Blackhall Road Station
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, August 27, 2025 — Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, the Energy Sector Lead, conducted an on-site inspection of the maintenance work on generators at the Blackhall Road Power Station today. This initiative, aimed at enhancing electricity delivery across Freetown, comes as part of a broader effort to support homes, businesses,…
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary Breaks Ground on Eco-Tourism Canopy Walkway
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Tacugama, Sierra Leone — August 26, 2025 — The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary officially launched the groundbreaking ceremony for its Canopy Walkway project today, aimed at enhancing eco-tourism, conservation efforts, and community development. This initiative is supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Mr. Bala Amarasekaran, founder of Tacugama,…
Enhancing Election Security: Tripartite Committee Partners with National Security Office
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 27, 2025 — The Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat (TSCS) convened with the Office of National Security (ONS) to discuss the implementation of key tripartite recommendations related to election security. This meeting focused on recommendations 30, 31, and 74, which emphasize the need for capacity…
Health For All Coalition Sierra Leone Enhances HPV Vaccine Monitoring in Four Districts
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter The Health For All Coalition Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), has successfully conducted a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation initiative for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign. This assessment took place in four districts—Moyamba, Bo, Kenema, and Kailahun—where the HPV…
Sky Bank Customer Faces Court on Fraud Charges Exceeding NLe 94,500
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Ibrahim Barrie, a customer of Sky Bank Sierra Leone Limited, appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at the Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1, facing serious allegations of fraudulent withdrawals totaling over NLe 94,500. Court documents reveal that between May 1 and May 31, 2025, Barrie allegedly executed multiple unauthorized transactions….
High Court to Auction Property of Convicted Embezzler to Recover Le3.9 Billion Stolen from EDSA
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The High Court of Sierra Leone has scheduled a public auction for a parcel of land owned by Mohamed Sheku Turay, a former banker convicted of embezzling Le3.9 billion from the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). The auction will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:30…
Urgent Safety Alert: Brookfield’s Old Railway Line Bridge Restricted to Light Vehicles Only
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Transport Authority (SLRTA) has announced new restrictions on the Old Railway Line Bridge in Brookfield due to its deteriorating condition. Effective immediately, only light vehicles, including cars and vans weighing no more than 4 tons, will be permitted to cross the bridge. This decision follows…
Parliament Calls Rainbow Paint HR Manager to Account for Alleged Disrespect During Oversight Visit
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Tensions flared in Sierra Leone’s Parliament as the Trade and Industry Committee summoned the Human Resource Manager of Rainbow Paint and Chemical (SL) Limited. This action follows allegations of “disrespectful and contemptuous behavior” during an official oversight visit to the company’s factory in Wellington. Chaired by Hon. Veronica Kadie…