By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a significant step towards addressing Sierra Leone’s drug crisis, 52 former drug users were officially reintegrated into society after completing an intensive eight-week rehabilitation program. The discharge ceremony, held at the Peace Mission Training Centre (PMTC) in Hastings, was organized by the Ministry of Social Welfare as part of…
By Elizabeth A Kaine As we commemorate 64 years of independence, it is vital to reflect on the journey our nation has undertaken. This anniversary is not just a celebration of freedom; it is an opportunity to acknowledge both the achievements and the challenges that have shaped our identity and future. Since gaining independence, our…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope On April 22, 2025, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Sierra Leone’s Parliament, met with the Legal Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at its headquarters in Washington, DC. This high-level meeting was organized in collaboration with the IMF and…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Pastor Ruth Jattu Turay, 43, appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown on two counts: trespass, contrary to Section 15(1)(a) of the Public Order Act No. 46 of 1965, and malicious damage, contrary to Section 51 of the Malicious Damage Act 1861. The charges…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) marked World Malaria Day 2025 with a national press briefing at the Medical Stores in New England Ville, Freetown, emphasizing the urgent need for renewed commitment in the battle against malaria. Under the theme “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” the event served as…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced the launch of Sierra Leone’s first-ever weather-based insurance scheme aimed at supporting farmers affected by climate-related disasters. This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Sierra Leone Parliament has issued a public notice summoning 20 companies, including Kingho, to address outstanding revenue arrears owed to the Government of Sierra Leone. This decision follows the PAC’s review of revenue arrears records, conducted in accordance with its functions as outlined in…
In a quaint little town, where the river whispered secrets to the trees, lived Clara, a talented painter who poured her heart into every brushstroke. One fateful afternoon, as the sun dipped below the horizon, she met Daniel, a kindred spirit with a passion for poetry. Their connection was instantaneous, as if the universe had…
In the heart of Africa, our banners wave high,Sierra Leone, land where our spirits once fly.Yet beneath the sun, a heavy shadow looms,As we chase our dreams in the silence of tombs. With diamonds that sparkle and gold in our earth,Our riches lie buried, drowning in mirth.Once filled with promise, now hollow we stand,Yearning for…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Jui, Sierra Leone – In the afternoon hours of Wednesday, April 23, 2025, residents of the Jui community discovered a lifeless body floating in the river near Jui Bridge. The body was seen drifting perilously close to the water’s edge, raising significant concern among local residents. In response to this…
