By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Bonthe – December 1, 2025 – In preparation for the upcoming Closed Season, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has actively engaged fishermen and fishmongers in the southern region, with recent meetings held in Bonthe, Gbondapi, and Sulima. The outreach initiative, which follows similar efforts in the Western region,…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown – December 2, 2025 – The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has confirmed that it received a payment of one hundred and twenty thousand Leones (NLe 120,000) from the All People’s Congress (APC) leadership, following a fine imposed for violating the Political Parties Act (No. 25) of 2022. The…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The second phase of the European Union (EU) Bus Tour 2025 kicked off on December 1, 2025, with planned stops in Kenema, Bo, Bonthe, Port Loko, and the Gola Forest, concluding on December 5. This segment of the nationwide tour is dedicated to raising awareness about Sexual and Gender-Based…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone’s Parliament has officially endorsed the Pro-People Finance Act 2026, a landmark piece of legislation designed to enhance fiscal discipline, expand social protection, and foster inclusive economic growth. The Act was approved after comprehensive consultations and policy reviews, spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with various…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Employees of Sierra Leone Postal Services (SALPOST) have commenced a nationwide strike today, protesting against a year of unpaid salaries. The workforce gathered outside the SALPOST headquarters in Freetown early this morning, demanding immediate resolution to their salary issues before resuming duties. The employees expressed that the prolonged delay…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A three-week automobile repair and maintenance training program, supported by China, was officially launched on Friday at the Sierra Leone Foreign Service Academy. The initiative aims to enhance local automotive service capabilities and has brought together 50 participants from both public and private sectors. Running from November 28 to…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone has made significant progress in its battle against HIV/AIDS, recording a remarkable 73% decrease in AIDS-related fatalities, according to Dr. Sulaiman Lakoh, Director of Disease Prevention and Control. This announcement was made at a media breakfast event on November 29, 2025, in recognition of World AIDS Day….
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), conducted a national workshop to validate a new Competency-Based Industrial Plumbing Curriculum (Levels 1–6). This initiative aims to align technical and vocational education with the demands of the labor market. At the…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On Saturday, November 29, 2025, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio inaugurated a new €23 million Data Recovery Center in Bo City, developed by Orange Sierra Leone in collaboration with Sonatel Group. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant advancement in Sierra Leone’s digital transformation agenda. During the launch, President Bio…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In the wake of an attack on National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., the U.S. government has ordered a thorough review of all Green Cards issued to migrants from Sierra Leone and 18 additional countries. This decision was announced on Thursday, as the suspect a 29-year-old Afghan national previously…
