By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose a 5% tax on remittances sent abroad, a move that could significantly impact immigrant communities, particularly Sierra Leoneans who rely on funds from relatives overseas. The proposed legislation, drafted by House Republicans and released on Monday, targets payments made by foreign…
By: Abass Conteh, Reporter, Daily Scope Newspaper In an exclusive interview with Daily Scope Newspaper, teachers and pupils from various schools gathered on June 16—the Day of the African Child—to express their views on the pressing challenges facing African children today. This year’s theme, “Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now,” served…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Ministry of Youth Affairs in Sierra Leone is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the UGO Fellowship Program 2025, a fully funded initiative in collaboration with the Universal Greening Organization (UGO). This program aims to empower young Sierra Leoneans aged 18 to 32 who are enrolled in sustainability…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. The Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) has issued a formal clarification regarding a figure cited in its recent audit report on the country’s agricultural sector, particularly concerning government efforts to achieve food sufficiency and the impact of climate change. In a press release dated Thursday, June 12, 2025, ASSL addressed…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Authorities are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating a baby reported missing from the Special Care Baby Unit at Ola During Children’s Hospital and Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (ODCH/PCMH). The infant was last seen on Friday, June 6, 2025. Hospital management, in collaboration with law…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) has been awarded a grant exceeding €100,000 as part of a €700,000 initiative to implement the Sierra Leone Education in Entrepreneurial Pedagogy and Skills Project (SLEEK). This project, launched on June 12, 2025, at the Great Hall of the Congo Cross Campus, aims to…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The National Election Watch (NEW) has officially signed a sub-grant agreement with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), facilitated by the European Union’s instruments for the Sierra Leone Democracy Strengthening Program. This significant partnership was formalized on June 11, 2025, with the aim…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Karpowership has announced its intention to restore full electricity supply to Sierra Leone, contingent upon the settlement of 30% of the country’s outstanding bills. In an interview with Global Times, Emre Durmusoglu, Karpowership’s Commercial Operations Director, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s energy needs since 2018. Durmusoglu praised the…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Government has issued a firm statement discrediting claims by the Gento Group regarding the acquisition of land rights to commence mining operations at the Tonkolili North – Kasafoni Iron Ore Deposit. In a direct rebuttal, the Government clarified that the Kasafoni deposit is exclusively owned and controlled by the…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S In a significant commitment to infrastructure development, the Government of Sierra Leone allocated a remarkable Le4.75 billion for road rehabilitation in 2023, marking it as the largest single procurement category for the year despite only 58 procurement actions. This substantial investment underscores the government’s dedication to enhancing infrastructure amid a…
