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Myk Berewa Defends Sierra Leone’s New Citizenship-by-Investment Program
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Myk Berewa, Director of Communications at State House, has taken to Facebook to address concerns surrounding the recently unveiled Citizenship-by-Investment program initiated by the Sierra Leone government. “Salone is not simply handing out passports to foreigners. We are implementing a fast-track citizenship initiative for investors, which is a standard…
Lands Department Hosts Webinar to Enhance Public Service Efficiency
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The State Department for Lands and Physical Planning convened a nationwide webinar on Thursday, uniting public service officers from across the country to explore strategies aimed at enhancing efficiency and performance in public service delivery. This initiative follows a directive from Felix Koskei, Chief of Staff and Head of…
Two Arrested in Bo Following Alleged Kidnapping Attempt
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope On August 22, 2025, chaos erupted in the Government Reservation area of Bo when two men were rescued from an angry mob after being accused of attempting to kidnap a 16-year-old girl. The suspects, identified as Mohamed Sheku Sannoh and Abdulai Sandi from Gbaima Road, allegedly approached the girl, claiming…
MOYA and UNDP Sign MoU to Empower Sierra Leone’s Youth
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope In a significant move for youth development, the Ministry of Youth Affairs (MOYA) has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sierra Leone. This strategic alliance aims to create new opportunities for young people across the nation by focusing on skills development,…
Ghanaian High Commissioner Engages Freetown Mayor to Enhance Bilateral Relations
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope On August 21, 2025, the Ghanaian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Senator Yawlui, paid a courtesy visit to Freetown’s Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, at her office. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between Ghana and Sierra Leone, emphasizing the importance of regional collaboration and development. During the discussions,…
Parliament Steps In Amidst EGTC’s Claims of NLe 589 Million Debt from EDSA
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope In a significant development, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament convened on Tuesday to address escalating tensions between the Energy Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC) and the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). Central to the discussion was EGTC’s assertion that EDSA owes the company a staggering NLe 589…
Kenema District Finance Minister Inspires Pupils at Free Quality Summer School
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter PRESS UPDATE21st August 2025 On Thursday, 21st August 2025, Mohamed Lansana Ngawujah, Minister of Finance for the Kenema District Students Union (KenDSU), made an inspiring visit to the KenDSU Free Quality Summer School at the Islamic Secondary School in Kenema. His visit aimed to engage with and motivate both…
Ministry of Youth Affairs Launches National Steering Committee on Youth, Peace, and Security
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter MOYA, Sierra Palms, Freetown, 21 August 2025 — The Ministry of Youth Affairs, in partnership with various development organizations, has convened the inaugural meeting of the National Steering Committee and the National Technical Working Group focused on Youth, Peace, and Security in Sierra Leone. This landmark event was co-funded…
Government Hosts 40 Nursing Students from Njala University for Practical Training at Police Hospital
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone has welcomed its largest cohort yet of 40 nursing students from Njala University for hands-on medical training at the Sierra Leone Police Hospital, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two institutions. For several years, Njala University has integrated clinical placements…
Sierra Leonean Citizens Remain Ineligible for Diversity Visas Under Current U.S. Presidential Proclamation
By Elizabeth A. Kaine, Daily Scope Reporter The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has confirmed that all available Diversity Visa (DV) appointments for the 2025 fiscal year have been scheduled for Sierra Leonean applicants and third-country nationals seeking interviews at the U.S. Embassy in Freetown. In a recent update, the KCC indicated that individuals who have…