President Bio Marks Armed Forces Day with 25% Pay Raise and New Defence Strategy

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Julius Maada Bio Parade Square, Wilberforce, Freetown, February 18, 2026 President Brigadier (Rtd.) Julius Maada Bio, Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), has announced a substantial 25% salary increase for all personnel in the armed forces, effective April 2026. The announcement coincided with the 17th…

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UN Women Director Backs Sierra Leone’s Gender Reforms

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter State Lodge, Hill Station, Freetown, February 18, 2026 President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone welcomed Dr. Maxime Houinato, the UN Women Regional Director for West and Central Africa, during a courtesy visit aimed at reinforcing the agency’s commitment to the country’s gender reform initiatives. Dr. Houinato’s six-day…

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Rest in Peace. You were everything to us

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE LATE MRS. ALICE JOSEPHINE TUCKER NEE BIO.WHO DIED ON 5th FEBRUARY, 2026. THURSDAY 26TH FEB.MASS AT ST. EDWARD’S CHURCH, KINGTOM.10A.M.Departure after Mass to Bo at 1p.m. VIGIL SERVICE:St. Pius Church , Tikonko road, Bo.Time: 9:30p.m. WAKE/VIGIL Continues:No. 57 Torwama road, Kandeh town, Bo. FUNERAL MASS: 12 NOONIMMACULATE HEART CATHEDRAL, BO.(St. Francis)….

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Rest In Peace

In Loving Memory of Betty K Brymah, who died on 12th February 2026.Sunrise: 31st August 1998Age: 27 years old. The family of Betty K Brymah wishes to inform relatives, friends, loved ones, and well wishers of her homecoming arrangements. Vigil will be held on Friday 20th February 2026 Nee England Village. Burial service is on…

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