By Joseph Momoh | Daily Scope Newspaper The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has pledged to strengthen rehabilitation and reintegration programs for women and girls in Sierra Leone’s correctional centres, placing vocational training and restorative justice at the center of its reform agenda. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement in Freetown, Minister Dr. Isata Mahoi…
The death is reported of Mrs. Jamelleh Doherty, formally of #5 Ranger Street Freetown.Who passed away on 22nd April, 2026.Born on 27th August, 1971.Age: 55 years old. She’s survived by her husband Mr Quinton Doherty Snr and son Quinton Jnr all of the same address. A vigil will be held on Saturday 9th May, 2026…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT The Connison families, and the Congregation of Trinity United Methodist Church, Moyamba, regrets to announce the death of their beloved father, brother, and dedicated member, the late Mr. Emmanuel Connison. His peaceful transition occurred on 28th April,2026 at Freetown.Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit,…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Makeni, SL Mounting frustration over Makeni’s prolonged blackout has drawn civil society groups, traders, journalists, and commercial bike riders into a joint push for urgent government intervention, as businesses warn of closures and daily losses. The coalition, representing stakeholders across Bombali District, met with officials from the Electricity Distribution and…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S FA three-member delegation from the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has concluded a study tour of Ghana aimed at strengthening Sierra Leone’s vehicle safety policies and enforcement systems. Led by SLRSA Secretary to the Authority and Board, Abu-Bakarr Sheriff Esq., the team engaged officials from Ghana’s Ministry of Transport,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Sierra Leone Police has launched a five-day training programme aimed at strengthening officers’ ability to investigate and manage Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases nationwide. The session, currently underway in Freetown, targets 30 officers drawn largely from the North East and Western Area…
The Deen family at home and abroad is saddened to announce the passing of our beloved KADIE DEEN, commonly known as Aunty KADIE.Who passed away on April 21st 2026Age: 85 years old. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and a beloved community member.She lives a life of faith, kindness and service. Her legacy…
The death is reported of Ms. Yealie Sesay, who sadly passed away this morning 28th April, 2026 at the Connaught Hospital Freetown and off Regent Freetown Road.Age 27 years old. She’s survived by her parents, siblings, several cousins, aunties and uncles all at home and abroad. Funeral and burial will take place today at 4:00pm…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT The death is reported of Rev John G S Allieu (Assistant Pastor) of First Assembly of God church Sierra Leone.The sad event took place on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Sympathisers may call at the residence, # 13 Frazer street, off Murray Town.(AGSL Compound)Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Rest eternally our father, pastor,…
The death is reported of Rtd. Major Rev. Samson Micheal Johnson, of Hosanna Hosanna fame.Who sadly passed away today 28th April, 2026.Age: 60 yrs old. Well done, good and faithful servant….Enter into the joy of your Lord. Matthew 25:23. He was one of Sierra Leone’s finest gospel singer and general overseer of The First Pentecostal…
