STATISTICS SL TAKES CENSUS DRIVE TO KARENE, URGES RESIDENTS: ‘LEH DEN KONT U OH!’

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily ScopeKamakwie, April 14, 2026 Statistics Sierra Leone has intensified its national outreach ahead of the 2026 Population and Housing Census, holding a civic town hall in Kamakwie to boost participation and public trust in the exercise. The forum, hosted at the Karene District Council Hall in partnership with the Ministry of…

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Rest In Peace

The Maculey family announces the death of their beloved son VICTOR TYRONE MACULEY.Former ex pupil of the West African Methodist Colligate School and St. Edwards Secondary School.Ex Chorister of Samaria W.A.M Church, Waterloo street.He died in The United Kingdom on Tuesday 7th April, 2026.Age: 36 years old.He is survived by his parents Mr &Mrs Ebenezer…

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Poem Title: Sierra Leone’s Plight

By: Elizabeth A Kaine In Freetown’s streets, a sorrowful sightFuel crisis bites, with prices soaring high tonightThe vulnerable weep, as costs take flightLeaving many poor, with no end in sight Mamas cry, as food prices riseChildren’s dreams, lost in fuel’s demiseFishermen idle, with no fuel to spareLeaving families, with no food to share The US…

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STUDENTS QUESTION VICE-CHANCELLOR’S SUSPENSION AS TENSIONS RISE

By Alimatu Kargbo reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – A General Assembly meeting at the university on April 13, 2026, was marked by intense debate and concerns over reports of the Vice-Chancellor’s alleged suspension. The meeting, convened to update students on academic and welfare issues, brought together students and leaders to address pressing concerns. Student…

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Sierra Leone’s NEW Observes Benin Presidential Poll, Bolsters Regional Democracy Efforts

By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The National Election Watch (NEW) has deployed observers to Benin to monitor the country’s presidential election, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s regional engagement. Rev. James A. Lahai, National Coordinator of NEW, leads the West Africa Election Observers Network (WAEON) delegation, while Kadiatu Tholley, a…

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SIERRA: WORKERS’ CONCERNS TAKE CENTER STAGE AS GOVERNMENT TACKLES S/TROPICAL DISPUTE

By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has stepped in to resolve an industrial dispute at Sierra Tropical Limited, meeting with aggrieved workers to address concerns over working conditions, unionization, and safety. Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray led the delegation, emphasizing the government’s commitment to fair…

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Fake Presidential Aide Allegedly Swindles Sierra Leoneans of $31,900 in Visa Scam

By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Police are hunting for a man who posed as a presidential communications aide to defraud two Sierra Leonean women in the United States of $31,900, promising to expedite their travel documents. Peter Lahai, the suspect, allegedly claimed to be a Communications Specialist attached to President Julius…

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