Duty of Care, Foreseeable Risk, and the Recovery of Damages A Comparative Study of English and Sierra Leonean Law   BY JAMES MOMODU FORNAH-SESAY ESQ.   March 2025   I. Introduction Occupiers’ liability is a discrete branch of the law of tort that regulates the duty owed by persons who

AN ANALYSIS OF THE LANDLORD’S REPAIRING OBLIGATIONS, TENANT LIABILITY, AND THE RECOVERY OF PREPAID RENT BY JAMES MOMODU FORNAH-SESAY ESQ. January 2025 Abstract This article examines the legal framework governing the allocation of repairing obligations in commercial leases under the common law and its application in Sierra Leone. It analyses

STATUTORY AMBIGUITY, COMPARATIVE BENCHMARKS, AND THE CASE FOR LEGISLATIVE REFORM   Abstract The regulation of share restriction in Sierra Leone occupies one of the most intellectually contested spaces in that jurisdiction’s corporate law landscape. The Companies Act No. 5 of 2009, as amended by the Companies (Amendment) Act 2014, and

By Thaimu T Kamara VP Dr Juldeh Jalloh flanked by MOICE Minister C Bah (right), Ambassador Dr Abu Karim(left) and other high-level attendees of the event. The Ministry of Information and Civic Education, under the leadership of Hon. Chernor Bah, achieved a major milestone on Friday as the Government Printing

Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, the Honourable Vice President of Sierra Leone, has earned a reputation as a quiet yet impactful leader. Known for his humility and dedication, he has consistently demonstrated loyalty and effectiveness as a trusted lieutenant to President Julius Maada Bio. His leadership style is not loud or

By Thaimu T Kamara The Managing Director of Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC), Ing. Mariwan Kallon, has received another prestigious leadership accolade, further strengthening his growing reputation as one of Sierra Leone’s most influential public sector leaders. Ing. Kallon was honoured with the Outstanding Leadership Award at the African Global

Madam Francess P. Alghali, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone paid a courtesy visit on Miao Deyu, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing. The meeting reinforced the deep and

By Josephine Sesay The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has announced that the newly constructed Jendema Border Post is significantly enhancing revenue collection and strengthening border security along the Sierra Leone-Liberia frontier. Speaking during the National Civic Day Series in Pujehun District, the NRA’s Director of Research, Planning and Monitoring, Dr.

By Josephine Sesay The Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) have received 16 Honda motorbikes from the World Health Organization (WHO), with support from the Pandemic Fund, to strengthen disease surveillance and emergency response efforts across Sierra Leone. The donation is aimed at improving the detection,

By Josephine Sesay The Sierra Leone Chapter of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) has concluded its 2nd Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting in Freetown, bringing together healthcare professionals, policymakers, academics, and development partners to discuss the future of surgical care in the country. Held under the theme “Developing