By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter Youth and children advocating for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have urged the Government of Sierra Leone and President Julius Maada Bio to accelerate inclusive education initiatives for students with hearing and speech impairments. In a recent letter, the advocates highlighted that, according to international and national legal frameworks that Sierra…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On December 1, 2024, President Bio joined U.S. Ambassador David Bryan Hunt in Freetown to commemorate World AIDS Day, highlighting Sierra Leone’s significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In a message shared on his X page, President Bio emphasized the country’s strides toward achieving the 95:95:95 targets set by the…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter WASH-Net, in collaboration with GOAL Sierra Leone and key stakeholders—including government officials, civil society organizations, and development partners—successfully conducted a one-day Heads of State Landscape Analysis Workshop at the Njala Venue in Freetown. The workshop aimed to identify major barriers to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) access in Sierra Leone and…
By: Tommy Sidikie, ReporterOn November 30, 2024, the Board of Directors of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), led by Chairperson Mr. Kabineh M. Kallon, carried out a thorough inspection of the Customs Services Department at Freetown International Airport in Lungi. The visit aimed to evaluate the operational state and infrastructure of the facility, with a…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On December 2, 2024, a pivotal security meeting was held at the Sahn Town Court Barry to confront escalating issues of theft and lawlessness in Malen Chiefdom, particularly concerning the SOCFIN Agricultural Company. The gathering, chaired by Regent Chief Alex B. Lamin, emphasized the urgent need to combat palm oil theft and…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine, Managing Editor As we celebrate our first anniversary, Daily Scope Newspaper is proud to be your trusted source for news, particularly in highlighting human rights stories that matter. Over the past year, we have provided our readers with a blend of hard copies three times a week and soft copies five…
I have never lived on a ranch or owned a horse. I have watched many movies about ranches and cowboys who ride horses and train them. I am told that in order for a horse to be an effective worker it must first be “broken”, it must surrender its will and mindset to its rider…
By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter The Paramount Chief of Khonimaka Chiefdom, PC Kandeh Kabba Sedu I, has been suspended by the Minister of Local Government, Ambassador Tamba Lamina, following serious allegations of abuse of office. The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place pending the outcome of a tribunal hearing, as stipulated in the…
By: Saidu Jalloh reporter Freetown, — In a significant turn of events, Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 has mandated the appearance of former Finance Minister Patricia Laverly in court to answer charges stemming from her alleged assault of Tourism Minister Nabella Farida Tunis. This directive was issued on November 28, 2024,…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) officially hosted the World Bank Implementation Support Mission (ISM) for the Productive Social Safety Net and Youth Employment (PSSNYE) project on Monday, December 2, 2024. Led by Senior Social Protection Specialist Abu Kargbo and Senior Economist Samik Adhikari, this mission marks the beginning of…
