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NPRA Honored with SLAJ Award for Excellence in Service Delivery
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Freetown, Sierra Leone – At a recent handover ceremony held at the Bintumani Conference Hall, the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) awarded the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) for its outstanding service delivery in the downstream petroleum sector over the past six years. Former SLAJ President Ahmed Sahid…
WAICA Reinsurance Corporation Hosts 12th Annual General Meeting in Freetown
By Dr. Doma Freetown, Sierra Leone – WAICA Reinsurance Corporation Plc, a prominent player in the West African insurance sector, held its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel. The meeting was accessible virtually, bringing together shareholders, board members, auditors, and stakeholders to review the…
MoPED Leads the Charge for Stronger Development Partnerships in Sierra Leone
By Kadijatu Bangura, ReporterFreetown, July 17, 2025 – The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) convened a High-Level Reflection Dialogue for the fourth Monitoring Round of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC) under the theme “Stronger Partnerships for Sustainable Development.” The event was held at Tower Hill in Freetown and attracted a…
Sixteen Ambassadors Gather at NRA Meeting to Address Tax Administration Challenges in Sierra Leone
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Freetown, July 17, 2025 — The Lebanese Embassy in Freetown hosted a high-level diplomatic breakfast meeting attended by the Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Mrs. Jeneba J. Bangura. The event gathered sixteen Ambassadors and Heads of Missions accredited to Sierra Leone to discuss pressing tax administration issues affecting…
Deputy Director Testifies in Forgery Case Against Two Surveyors
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Abraham Cooper, the Deputy Director of Surveys at the Ministry of Lands, took the witness stand before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at Pademba Road Court No. 8 in a case involving two surveyors accused of forgery. The defendants, Ahmed Mansaray (39) and Maligie Kanu (33),…
Workers Strike at Sierra Leone Postal Service Over Eight Months of Unpaid Wages Amid Financial Crisis
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. Tensions have escalated at the Sierra Leone Postal Service (SALPOST), as over 65 employees have initiated a strike to demand eight months of unpaid wages. This crisis stems from the loss of Air France’s Freetown route in 2023, which had previously accounted for a significant portion of the agency’s revenue….
University Student Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. A 21-year-old student from Milton Margai Technical University has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl, a case that has sent shockwaves through the community. The third-year Business Management student confessed to the crime in front of Justice Cosmotina Jarrett, reigniting discussions…
Tzu Chi Foundation Launches Cleaning and Awareness Campaign in Freetown Slums
By Kadijatu Bangura, ReporterDaily Scope On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Tzu Chi Foundation, in partnership with Caritas Freetown, initiated a six-day cleaning and sensitization campaign targeting three major slum communities in Freetown: Kroo Bay, Dwarzark, and Susan’s Bay. The campaign will run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Sunday, July 20, focusing…
RSLAF Launches Five Corporate Bodies to Boost Personnel Welfare and Economic Empowerment
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has unveiled plans to establish five independent corporate entities designed to enhance the welfare and economic empowerment of its personnel. This initiative reflects the military’s commitment to not only safeguarding national security but also improving the lives of its members. During a recent…
Deputy Commissioner General to Attend Launch of Housemates Salone Season 4
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Richard Hindolo Senesie, the Deputy Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), has officially accepted an invitation to the highly anticipated launch of Housemates Salone Season 4. The event is set to take place on July 18, 2025, at Chapter One Night Club & Restaurant….