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By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Freetown, Sierra Leone — Dr. David Sengeh, Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, has issued a public reminder regarding the Liquor Licensing Act (1963 Amendment), emphasizing the prohibition of minors under the age of 16 from entering bar areas during operating hours. In a recent Facebook post, the Chief Minister…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Freetown – On October 15, 2025, the First Report of the Committee on Appointments and Public Service, chaired by Acting Leader of Government Business Hon. Bashiru Silikie, led to the approval of fifteen presidential nominees aimed at advancing the development of Sierra Leone. The nominees approved by Parliament include: Presenting…

Freetown – In a landmark address to Parliament on October 15, Hon. Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Energy Sector Lead and Chair of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security (PI-CREF), emphasized the need for collective ownership in Sierra Leone’s energy transformation. Invited by Speaker Hon. Sengepoh Thomas, Dr. Yumkella received a…

Freetown – Following the official launch of the Sewa Grounds Market by President Julius Maada Bio in September 2025, traders are voicing their concerns regarding the annual fee of NLe 6,000 for open stalls, a cost many consider prohibitive. Constructed at an estimated value of over $20 million by the National Social Security and Insurance…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Grand National Assembly, Ankara, Türkiye, October 14, 2025 – The Sierra Leone Ambassador to Türkiye, Her Excellency Francess Virginia Anderson, PhD, recently visited Honorable Çiğdem Erdoğan, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Commission for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, to discuss potential collaborations with Sierra Leone’s Parliamentary Female Caucus. Honorable…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter On October 15, 2025, Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah convened with Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Madam Kenyeh Barlay, in her Tower Hill office in Freetown to strategize for this year’s National Civic Festival. The meeting aimed to transform last year’s partnership into a shared…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter 13th October 2025 – The Sierra Leone Chef Association has celebrated a significant milestone by presenting three prestigious awards and five medals to the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, following the nation’s outstanding performance at the 2025 West African Food Festival (WAFFEST) held in Accra, Ghana. The awards…

14th October 2025 – From October 6 to 10, 2025, the Public Education and Outreach Unit of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) conducted integrity awareness campaigns at several schools in Port Loko, including Maforki Agricultural Islamic, Free Pentecostal Academy, and Johanna Kuyvanhoven Model Secondary School. The initiative, known as the Meet-the-School Campaign, aims to instill essential…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter 13th October 2025 – The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has taken a major stride in enhancing public service delivery by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WanGov, a leading digital government platform. This partnership is set to leverage cutting-edge technology to improve the efficiency of…