By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning is leading capacity-building sessions for government surveyors and technical staff throughout Sierra Leone, focusing on the use of the Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) network and modern surveying equipment. The training, which began last week in Freetown, is part of a broader…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s leading sports betting and lottery company, Mercury International, honored the winners of its highly anticipated end-of-season raffle promotion in a colorful ceremony last Monday. The event was filled with excitement as winners received prizes, including a Tricycle (Kekeh), motorbikes, helmets, a 5 KVA generator, and five Samsung mobile…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Abuja, Nigeria, Saturday, June 21, 2025 — President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has urged West African leaders to accelerate regional integration and strategic investment to foster inclusive economic growth. His remarks came during a Presidential Goodwill Message at the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) held in Abuja….
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Freetown, June 23, 2025 — The Produce Monitoring Board (PMB) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs (MOYA) have announced a partnership to support a national youth-led cash crop initiative aimed at enhancing employment opportunities and agricultural productivity. During the launch, Minister of Youth Affairs Ibrahim Sannoh presented a strategic plan…
Freetown, June 21, 2025 – The High Commission of India in Sierra Leone marked the 11th International Day of Yoga with an enthusiastic celebration at Sierra Palms Resort, aligning with this year’s global theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The event underscored yoga’s role in promoting holistic well-being and environmental harmony. The celebration highlighted…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Brussels, Belgium, Monday, June 23, 2025 — President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has arrived in Brussels ahead of the Global Health Summit scheduled for June 25, co-hosted by the European Union, the Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The summit, themed “Global Summit: Health and Prosperity…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a bold response to Sierra Leone’s escalating drug crisis, Caritas Freetown has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to intensify efforts against substance abuse, particularly the rising threat of Kush. This strategic partnership was formalized during a high-level meeting between Caritas Freetown’s Programs Team and NDLEA…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Ministry of Finance, through its Directorate of Stores and Inventory Control Management, conducted a two-day training workshop aimed at operationalizing the National Regulatory Framework and Policy Document on Assets and Inventory Management. The workshop took place on June 19 and 20, 2025, at the Ministry’s Conference Hall on…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has provided essential emergency relief to over 500 individuals affected by devastating fires in three Freetown communities: Kroo Bay, Blackhall Road, and Congo Town. This humanitarian effort is aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by those impacted by the recent disasters….
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope A 55-year-old gold mineral dealer, Abdulrahman Kuyateh, was discovered dead in a bush area known as the Captured Life Old Mining Site in Kumao Town, Nimikoro Chiefdom, Kono District, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The body was found at approximately 7:00 a.m. by local authorities. According to Thompson Peter…
