By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s Parliamentary Female Caucus has ramped up its campaign to embed gender inclusion and women’s rights protections in the country’s constitutional review, calling the process a key moment to lock in gains for equality and representation. The push came during a two-day forum held Thursday, May 7, at Committee…
By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S The British High Commission has dismissed comments attributed to UK diplomats in a Global Times article on British visa policy, saying it was never contacted by the newspaper and was “surprised” by the publication. In a statement issued Monday, the High Commission said it had no involvement in the article…
By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S The Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency have moved to reassure the public that the risk of Hantavirus infection in Sierra Leone remains minimal, following global alerts linked to an outbreak aboard an international cruise ship. In a joint statement released Friday, health officials said they are…
By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S Sierra Leone has renewed its pledge to uphold international disarmament efforts after Ambassador Philip Bob Jusu formally presented his credentials to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Hague. Ambassador Jusu, who also serves as Sierra Leone’s envoy to Belgium, was received by OPCW Director-General Fernando Arias…
By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S Field Marshal Lord David Richards, whose decisive military command helped turn the tide of Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war, has returned to Freetown more than two decades after leading the landmark British intervention that secured the capital. Now Baron Richards of Herstmonceux and elevated to the honorary rank of Field…
By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Teachers Union has warned that schools nationwide are under growing financial strain due to delays in government school fee subsidies, raising the prospect of renewed industrial action if payments are not made urgently. In a May 7 letter to Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, SLTU Secretary General…
The Macauley family regrets to announce the death of their Husband Father and brother Mr Victor Nelson Macauley who was called to glory on Thursday 26th February 2026.Formally of the Sierra Leone state Lottery.He is survived by his wife Mrs Balltina MaculeyChildren – Dr Daphne Maculey, Prestina and Nelsina Maculey. He has already been buried.Sympathizers…
Funeral arrangements for Mama Torto will be held commencing from this Friday May 8th 2026 in Freetown until her final interment in Kono on Sunday May 10th 2026. Funeral Arrangements:Friday May 8th 2026Life Church Ministries International, Goderich, Metchem Gate, FREETOWN.10AM-12PM: Viewing of Mortal Remains of Mama.12PM- 3PM: Service of Celebration of her Life Saturday May…
By Saidu Jalloh Daily Scope – Freetown President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday called for stronger use of the ECOWAS Common External Tariff and a region-wide shift to digital customs systems, saying outdated border controls cannot match 21st-century threats. Speaking at the 32nd Conference of Directors General of Customs of the World Customs Organization for…
By Kadijatu Bangura Daily Scope – Freetown China has restated its support for Sierra Leone’s drive to modernize its power sector and expand electricity access, following talks between Ambassador Zhao Yong and Energy Minister Cyril Grant in Freetown on Thursday, 7 May 2026. During a courtesy call at the Ministry of Energy’s conference room, Ambassador…
