2013-06-19
Gambia's Economic Outlook Is Positive - IMF Mission Chief
[Daily Observer]Despite the current high exchange rate, The Gambia's economic outlook is generally positive as long as the authorities implement prudent policies, said the International Monetary Fund Mission chief to The Gambia.2013-06-19
Anti-FGM Crusade Gaining Momentum
[Daily Observer]Anti-FGM campaigners are on the move. Recent headlines about communities committing themselves to the fight against FGM show that the fight against FGM is gaining momentum. 2013-06-19
President Jammeh Vows to Transform Kombo North
[Daily Observer]The president of the Republic has vowed to transform Kombo North, the country's most densely populated constituency in the West Coast Region, saying the area plays an integral role in the nation's development and is also the gateway to The Gambia. He assured that before 2020, by the grace of the Almighty God any resident who travels out of the country and comes back in five years will not recognise Kombo North. His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh made this promise Monday in Lamin, while 2013-06-19
Mrs Tenengba Jaiteh Is Minister of Energy
[Foroyaa]CLARIFICATION: Suwaibou Touray 2013-06-19
Agric Director General Still Detained More Than 72 Hours After His Arrest
[Foroyaa]The Director General of the Department of Agriculture (DOA), Mr. Musa Houma, who was reported detained, alongside his two permanent secretaries, is still held by state security agents. Speaking to this reporter at the family home, Mr. Houma's aging father told this reporter that his son was arrested last Tuesday,11th June 2013, at around midnight when he received a call asking him to immediately report to where he is. He said the family has access to him as his wife visits and takes food to him every day. 2013-06-19
FAO and AGIB Sign MOU to Improve Agriculture
[Foroyaa]The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Arab Gambian Islamic Bank (AGIB) on Thursday,13th June,2013, at a ceremony held at the FAO office in Fajara, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support access to affordable and sustainable financial services to the agricultural sector, particularly for those in the rural area. In his statement at the signing ceremony, the FAO Country Representative, Dr Babagana Ahmadou said in line with the global FAO mandate and within the frame 2013-06-19
Dr. Njogu Bah in Detention
[Foroyaa]Reports reaching this paper has it that the former Secretary General, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Head of Gambia Civil Service, Dr Njogu Bah, was arrested by the State Security Personnel. According to sources, Dr. Bah was arrested shortly after he was moved to the Ministry of Petroleum from the position of Secretary General and Head of the Gambia Civil Service and Minister of Presidential Affairs. 2013-06-19
Region Four Schools Hold Graduation Ceremonies
[The Point]The third term of the academic calendar is commonly known to be an examination and award celebrations epoch in educational institutions around the world. 2013-06-19
Saamasang Youth and Children Development Association Holds Empowerment Forum
[The Point]Saamasang Youth and Children Development Association (SAYCDA) on Friday convened its 6th annual youth empowerment forum at the Brikama Area Council chambers, as part of their annual activities. 2013-06-19
Wallidan, Banjul United Promoted to First Division
[The Point]Record champions Wallidan and Banjul United have been promoted to the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) division one league after finishing first and second positions in the 2012-2013 GFF second division league standings. 2013-06-19
30 Community-Based Facilitators Certified in Advocacy Strategies to End FGM
[The Point]The campaign to accelerate the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) takes root in Niamina East, West and Dankunku Districts in the Central River Region South. 2013-06-19
NDEA Volunteer Opens Defence in Murder Case
[The Point]One Edrissa Jaiteh, one of the suspects in the NDEA officers' murder trial, yesterday opened his defence at the Special Criminal Court in Banjul before Justice Emmanuel Nkea. 2013-06-19
NCCE Sensitizes School Children On Human Rights
[The Point]The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) is organizing a five-day sensitization programme on human rights for schoolchildren. 2013-06-19
BCC Case to Proceed in Court
[The Point]Lawyer Riley, who is representing Lamin Sanyang who sued Banjul City Council (BCC) at the Kanifing Industrial Tribunal, on 17 June 2013, before Magistrate Jobarteh, told the tribunal that it was over a month the defendant promised to write to him to settle the case out of court. 2013-06-19
Mansajang Kunda Mosque Inaugurated
[Daily Observer]The Mansajang Kunda Mosque was inaugurated recently at Mansajang Kunda in Basse. The event was attended by residents of the area and many other dignitaries. 2013-06-19
Gambia Prepares for PAMO 2013
[Daily Observer]A team of Senior Secondary School students in The Gambia will be leaving for a two-week continental mathematics competition dubbed the 22nd Pan African Mathematics Olympiads (PAMO) to be held in Abuja, Nigeria from 22nd June to 2nd July 2013. The Pan African Mathematics Olympiads (PAMO) is a prestigious event of the African Mathematics Union (AMU) organised each year in an African country. The best pupils in Mathematics who are less than 20 are invited to compete. The Gambian team will be led by Kolapo Abd 2013-06-19
Coastal Villages Tasked to Set Up Fisheries Committees
[Daily Observer]The Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Dr. Alhaji Yahya Jammeh, has tasked the coastal settlements, starting from Kartong to Bakau, Bijilo, Sanyang, Tujereng and Tanji, among others, to set up fisheries committees. He emphasised that there must be fisheries committees, adding that the youths residing within these settlements must join the committees. "We have to develop this country by force," the president said while thanking the people of Sanyang for the warm welcome. He said he has fulfille 2013-06-19
Major Disaster Hot Spot Tackled Ahead of Rainy Season
[Daily Observer]Jambarr- Sanneh, a major disaster hot spot in Brikama, West Coast Region, was recently the scene of a massive clean-up exercise by officials of the Brikama Area Council (BAC) and its partners. 2013-06-19
Benedict Jammeh's Sureties Appear in Court Again
[Daily Observer]John Moses Jammeh and Ali Jammeh, the sureties for Benedict Jammeh, former executive director of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDEA) who absconded the country recently, yesterday appeared before Justice Abdulahi Mikailu of the High Court in Banjul. 2013-06-19
Police - Two Unidentified Corpses At EFSTH Mortuary
[Daily Observer]The Gambia Police Force through its public relations officer has brought to the attention of this paper two unidentified dead bodies at the mortuary of the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH). |
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