By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Isata Favor Benya, a 24-year-old travel agent from Findlay Travel Sierra Leone Limited, has been formally charged with fraud after allegedly deceiving six individuals by falsely promising air tickets to China. The total amount involved in the alleged scam exceeds $8,700. Benya appeared before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In a significant initiative to combat drug abuse, Minister of Youth Affairs Ibrahim Sannoh has intervened to assist over 41 victims affected by kush in the Central and Susan’s Bay communities. The victims are currently receiving treatment at Connaught Hospital, where Minister Sannoh is personally covering their medical and…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, in collaboration with the University of the Fraser Valley, Canada, organized a pivotal policy dialogue on “The Role of Policy in Advancing Gender Equality and Inclusive Education” at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown on Friday,…
By Elizabeth A. Kaine In the ongoing debate over motorcycle safety, a glaring inconsistency persists: why are riders often penalized for not wearing helmets, while passengers ride without any protection? This discrepancy raises critical questions about safety enforcement and the responsibilities of both law enforcement and government agencies. Requiring riders to wear helmets is essential…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Country Manager of the World Bank Group in Sierra Leone, Abdu Muwonge, emphasized the need for collaboration during the opening ceremony of a one-day validation exercise for the National Climate Finance Strategy, held at the New Brookfields Hotel on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. This exercise attracted stakeholders from various…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Thousands of young people across Sierra Leone are set to receive a one-time cash support of $300 from the National Youth Commission (NYC) as part of a new initiative aimed at boosting youth-led businesses and job creation. The program, spearheaded by NYC Commissioner Ahmed Atata Mansaray, will provide financial assistance…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Bo Division Police have successfully intercepted a significant shipment of cannabis sativa, consisting of fifty-two bundles and one hundred thirty-three parcels, concealed in a Toyota vehicle with the registration number ATR 223. Chief Superintendent Joseph Kamara, the Local Unit Commander of Bo West Division, reported that the police received…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S In a significant move to bolster institutional reform and governance excellence, His Excellency Brigadier (Retired) Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, has issued an Executive Directive that transfers the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) process from the Ministry of Political and Public Affairs (MPAPA) to…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, has received a donation of 75,000 mpox vaccines from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This significant gesture of solidarity marks a crucial step in the fight against the mpox virus in the country. The donation aims to bolster…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Three individuals appeared in court facing charges related to a theft at the LEOCEM Cement factory in Kainkay Cline Town. The defendants—20-year-old carpenter Anthony Kamara, and 25-year-old laborers Alusine Sesay and Josephus Mansaray—are accused of conspiracy and store-breaking involving stolen oil valued at over 62,000 Leones. The charges stem from…
