Government Establishes First National Hospital Technical Working Group to Enhance Healthcare

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The Directorate of Hospital and Ambulance Services has officially launched the country’s inaugural National Hospital Technical Working Group (TWG), marking a significant advancement in hospital governance and healthcare service delivery. This newly formed TWG unites senior officials from the Ministry of Health, medical superintendents, hospital administrators, and representatives from…

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APC Denounces SLPP’s Proposals for Electoral Reforms and New Districts

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The All People’s Congress (APC), Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, has categorically rejected recent proposals by the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) to expand the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system, introduce executive power-sharing, and create new districts without adhering to proper legal processes. In a press statement released…

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AG Announces Diaspora Voting to Transform Democracy in the Country

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., has announced a comprehensive package of electoral and justice sector reforms aimed at enhancing democratic participation and improving legal processes for citizens residing abroad. During the Civic Day Series held in the United States on Tuesday, AG Sesay…

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UNDP Empowers 100 Women Entrepreneurs Through EWASME Initiative

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has successfully completed a transformative training initiative for 100 women-led and women-owned Very Small Enterprises (VSEs) in Sierra Leone, under its Empowering Women-Led and Women-Owned Small and Micro Enterprises (EWASME) project. Participants engaged in an extensive capacity-building program that encompassed essential topics such…

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Over 620,000 Women Now Using Modern Contraceptives, Health Minister Reveals

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Dr. Austin Demby, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, announced that over 620,000 women are currently utilizing modern contraceptives, a significant rise from just 280,000 in 2012. This increase reflects the country’s commitment to improving reproductive health services. Speaking at a high-level strategy session on “Powering Progress for Family Planning…

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OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Beckley family deeply regrets to announce the home calling of our dearly beloved grandfather, father, brother, uncle, and friend, the late Mr. Jonathan Abisodu Beckley, whose sudden passing occurred on Tuesday, 30th September 2025. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

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🕊 OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT 🕊

Home calling of beloved father, grandfather, and brother, Mr. Alfred John Martin Cullen The Cullen family announce with deep sorrow the home calling of their beloved father, grandfather, and brother, Mr. Alfred John Martin Cullen, who passed away on Thursday, 18th September 2025 at the Sierra Leone Police Hospital, Kingtom, Freetown. He was aged 79…

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