2012-02-06
The Quranic Recitation Competition
[Daily Observer]
The final of the third edition of the Quranic Recitation Competition was held over the weekend.We wish to commend those who emerged victorious in the competition. We also applaud President Jammeh for not only initiating the competition, but also sustaining it.2012-02-06
Brikama Stumble to Ports
[Foroyaa]
Brikama United crumbled to Gambia Ports Authority yesterday evening losing on a goal to nil before a low key turnout of spectators at the Independence stadium. 2012-02-06
Gam League Wraps - Soldiers Spring Back With Win
[Foroyaa]
Armed Forces garnered their second victory of the season, strolling past Serrekunda United at the Manjai father Cough complex to keep their nose in front after an unimpressive start to the league campaign. 2012-02-06
EU Allocates 10 Million Euro for Better Governance
[Foroyaa]
Today, the European Union will sign a Financing Agreement with the Government of The Gambia for the "Governance programme in The Gambia" providing funding, in the form of a grant, for a total amount of 10 million Euro to support improving democratic and economic governance in The Gambia. 2012-02-06
Justice Minister Unveils Lady of Justice Stature At High Court Complex
[Foroyaa]
A stature depicting the Lady of Justice at the High Court Complex at Independence Drive in Banjul was unveiled by Mr. Edward Anthony Gomez, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, at a ceremony held on Wednesday 1 February 2012. This Lady of Justice stature, in legal circles, is said to embody and symbolize the independence, fairness, balance and impartial nature of justice. 2012-02-06
Decoration Ceremony at Fajara Barrack
[Foroyaa]
Fajara barracks republican National Guard on Thursday hosted a decoration of 178 non commissioned officers. 2012-02-06
Former Social Security MD Testifies
[Foroyaa]
Edward Graham, the former Managing Director of Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) yesterday appeared before Justice Emmanuel Nkea at the Special Criminal Court at the Banjul High Court and was cross examined by the state prosecutor, Mrs. Sankareh. 2012-02-06
FAO Deputy Regional Representative on the Horticultural Sites
[Foroyaa]
Gambian born FAO Representative to Ghana, Mr. Musa Mbenga, who was a former Minister of Agriculture and also among the delegates visiting the Banjulunding garden and the Wellingara Modern Agricultural Centre, when asked by this reporter to give his assessment on the field trips, said for Banjulunding he thinks he has seen a lot of improvement compared to his last visit there. 2012-02-06
Man Charged With Giving False Information to State House
[Foroyaa]
One Baboucarr Jawara, a resident of Brikama town was on Monday 30 January, arraigned before magistrate Hillay Abeke of Brikama Magistrates' Court on the charge of giving false information to the office of the President. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of D50,000 with two Gambian Sureties. 2012-02-06
Gambia to Face Strengthened Side
[Concord]
The Gambia female U-17 squad are expected to face a fully strengthened Sierra Starlet squad in the return league match of the FIFA U-17 preliminary World Cup qualifiers. 2012-02-06
Pa Saikou Kujabi Impresses in Debut
[Daily Observer]
Gambian international defender Pa Saikou Kujabi impressed the fans at Hibernian's Easter Road on his debut on Saturday as to lead his Scottish premier league side into the last eight of the Scottish Cup following a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock. 2012-02-06
GRA Boss Grilled
[Daily Observer]
Bakary Sanyang, the commissioner general of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) last Friday, 3rd February 2012 appeared before the Tax Evasion Inquiry Commission, chaired by Justice Mama Fatima Singhateh, to give reasons why he failed to comply with the orders of the said Commission. 2012-02-06
Dr Njie-Saidy, Three Others Back in Cabinet
[Daily Observer]
Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy and three others have been reappointed to Cabinet. This was disclosed in a press release issued Friday by the Office of the President. According to the release, Mambury Njie, Ousman Sonko, and Fatou Mass Jobe-Njie have been appointed ministers of Finance and Economic Affairs; Interior; and Tourism and Culture, respectively. 2012-02-06
Presidential Quranic Memorization Winners Awarded
[Daily Observer]
Four young Gambian Islamic scholars that emerged winners of the third Presidential Quranic Memorization Competition were on Friday afternoon at the July 22nd Square in Banjul awarded various prizes by the initiator and sponsor of the Competition, the Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh. 2012-02-06
Dutch Foundation Donates to College
[Daily Observer]
Maladah Foundation in Holland, recently donated over 22 laptops, desktop computers, blackboards, books, tables and stationeries to the Gambia College in Brikama, West Coast Region. 2012-02-06
In Banjul Demba Cultural Festival - Methodist LBS, St Joseph UBS and Gambia SSS Emerge Best Presenters
[Daily Observer]
In a well contested debate organised by the Banjul Demba Cultural Organisation, sponsored by Gambia Tours and Gambia National Lottery in the Educational Forum segment of the recently concluded 13th edition of the Banjul Demba Cultural Festival, the Methodist Lower Basic School, Saint Joseph Upper Basic School and the Gambia Senior Secondary School, emerged the best debaters in a debate contest held at the Laico Atlantic Hotel in Banjul. 2012-02-06
Nasir SSS Holds Inter-House
[Daily Observer]
Basse, Urr -
Nasir Ahmadiyyaa Senior Secondary School in the Upper River Region last Saturday held its annual inter-house athletics competition at the school playing ground in Basse Mansajang. 2012-02-06
Forward Ali Sowe's Brace Secure Gamtel Second Win
[Daily Observer]
A second half brace from Ali Sowe was all that was needed to ensure victory for Gamtel as they defeated Hawks in week five of the GFA first division championship. It was the FA Cup champions second win of the campaign. The game started brightly for both teams but the first half saw the telecommunication boys having the best of chances. 2012-02-06
Gambia, EU Sign ?10 Million Governance Support Deal
[Daily Observer]
The government of The Gambia last Friday signed a 10 million Euro (equivalent to four hundred million dalasi) governance support programme project with the European Union (EU) for the implementation of three main components under the 10th European Development Fund National Indicative Programme. 2012-02-06
High Commissioner Badjie Presents Credentials to Bangladeshi President
[Daily Observer]
Dembo M. Badjie, the Gambia's high commissioner to the Republic of India also concurrently accredited to the People's Republic of Bangladesh, on Monday 23rd January 2012 presented his letters of credence as the Gambia's High Commissioner to the People's Republic of Bangladesh to His ExcellencyZillur Rahman, the President of the people's Republic of Bangladesh in an elaborate ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Dhaka. |
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