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By Amadu Daramy, Maryland, USA Stakeholders in Panguma, Lower Bambara Chiefdom, Kenema District, recently concluded a successful redistricting meeting attended by a diverse group of participants, including Paramount Chief Alimamy Farma, local chiefs, students, women’s and youth groups, and commercial motorbike riders. The meeting, which included dignitaries such as the Minister of Local Government and…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S On July 28, 2025, authorities intercepted a significant shipment of contraband suspected to be tramadol at the Gbalamuya Border crossing in Kambia District. The operation was conducted by the National Revenue Authority (NRA) in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police, the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, and the Office…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the General Court of Audit (GCA) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at bolstering the agency’s cybersecurity measures and enhancing its ICT operations. This funding comes at a crucial time when the integration of digital tools in public auditing…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In response to escalating public concerns about lawlessness and inadequate sanitation in Freetown and other urban areas, the Government of Sierra Leone has established a multi-agency task force aimed at restoring order and improving living conditions. The task force, launched by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, represents a significant…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI) recently convened a Focus Group Discussion to engage stakeholders on Sierra Leone’s draft National Data Governance Strategy. The primary goal of the discussion was to collect feedback on the proposed strategy and evaluate the current data ecosystem within government institutions and key…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Sierra Leone Police have confirmed the arrest of three individuals connected to an alleged missing diamond in Kholifa Mabang Chiefdom, located in the Tonkolili District. The suspects—Wanda Conteh, Yusif Tarawallie, and Mabinty Tarawallie—are currently in custody and will be transferred to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters in Freetown for…

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…

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…

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…

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…