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Gambia: Sanneh Loses in Champions League Qualifiers
By Sulayman BahBubacarr Sanneh yesterday afternoon got cautioned in his Danish club's Uefa Champions League second round qualifier game. The Gambian got the nod from the start in Midtjylland's line up but went into the referee's booklet after only 19 minutes ticked for an infringement. Hosts Kazakhstan Premier League ourfit Astana snatched the lead in the 31st minute via striker Klheinheister as they went into the break on top of the game.
Gambia U-17s Downsized to 30 Players
By Sulayman BahGaffer Abdoulie Bojang has trimmed his ongoing selection of U-17 stars to just thirty players as he gears up for the regional qualifiers in Senegal. Names of the player have not been revealed yet but they're tuning up to participate in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) U-17 qualifiers which will also see them undergo a mandatory bone-testing. The Magnetic Resonance Test (MRI) is part of Caf's strict procedure aimed at riding the African game of its history of age-cheating.
Gambia: The President and the National Assembly Vehicles
The budget for the 2018 financial year of 19.7 billion dalasis comes from taxes, non-tax revenue, grants and budget support. It is important for the Gambian people to know that presidents do not manufacture money nor do they have personal banks to finance development. A country could give housing loans, car loans, motor bicycle loans and other forms of loans as incentives to employees of the state.
Gambia: Jimara MP and 3 Others Discharged
By Lamin FattyBasse — The charges against Alagie Sowe the National Assembly Member for Jimara Constituency and three others have been dropped on Monday 23 July 2018. During the proceedings, SI Keita, the prosecutor in the case applied to the Basse Magistrates' Court for the case to be withdrawn, citing section 68 of the Criminal Procedure Code of The Gambia.
Gambia: Barrow Calls Critics 'Detractors, Hate Mongers'
By Kebba JeffangThe Gambian President, Adama Barrow hits back at critics describing them as 'detractors and hate mongers' who he said twisted his statement to look like religious discrimination. Recently, while addressing a community as part of the ongoing presidential tour, he said his 'Barrow Youth Movement for National Development' will construct 60 mosques across the country.
Gambia: Tailors, Seamstresses Speak About Current Business Climate
By Ndey SoweTailors and seamstresses within the Municipality, have spoken on the challenges and current business climate, regarding their work.
Gambia/Algeria: Nations Cup Qualifiers - Gambia Could Play Algeria Sept 7-9th
By Sulayman BahGambia senior team could be lined up to facing Algeria between September 7th, 8th or 9th for the first-leg qualifier in Banjul. The Scorpions play host to the Desert Foxes after biting the dust in their opening Nations Cup 2019 qualifier fixture away to Benin.
Gambia: At the Faraba Banta Commission - Chairperson, Council of Elders, Others Testify
By Kebba MamburayYesterday on the 24 of July 2018, the chairperson of Faraba Banta Council of Elders Fansu BK Conteh alias Jung Conteh appeared before the Commission which was set up by the president to probe into the unfortunate incident of that fateful day of June 18th 2018, when live bullets were sprayed on unarmed demonstrators, leaving three people or more dead and scores seriously injured.
Gambia: At the 'Janneh' Commission - "BPI Did Not Justify Expenditures On Ocean Bay, Sun Beach Hotels"
By Mamadou DemTamsir Badjie, an engineer by profession and former Director of Housing at SSHFC, yesterday revealed to the 'Janneh' Commission that BPI Investment Group, did not justify expenditures made on the renovation of the said hotels, and refused to furnish SSHFC with the required information.
Gambia: At the Court-Martial - Dw4 Gives Testimony
By Kebba SeckaSergent Babucarr Sanneh alias 'Nyakare', testified that he was called by the then Adjutant, now third accused in this case, Yaya Jammeh, on July 7th 2017, to report to Fajara Barracks, for questioning; that on his way to the barracks, Lt. Yusupha Jallow called him several times prompting him to hurry up or else he (Jallow), was going to pick him up.
Gambia: In the NIA 9 Case - Lawyer Chime Alleges Torture of Yankuba Badjie
By Yankuba JallowLawyer Emmanuel Chime, the attorney for Yankuba Badjie, the former Director of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) has told the Banjul High Court presided over by Justice Kumba Sillah-Camara that his client was threatened and beaten at the time his cautionary and voluntary statements were obtained.
Gambia: The President Returns From His Tour
Section 222 paragraph 15 of the Constitution states: "The President shall undertake a nation-wide tour at least twice a year in order to familiarise himself or herself with current conditions and the effects of government policies." This is the mandate given to the President by the Constitution. The questions now arise: Did the President familiarise himself with the current conditions confronting the vast majority of the Gambian people? Has he seen how long it takes to cross from Banjul to Barra.
Gambia: At the 'Janneh' Commission - GPA MD, Former NAWEC MD Reappear
By Mamadou DemMessers Abdoulie Tambadou and Momodou Jallow, Managing Director of the Gambia Ports Authority and former Managing Director of NAWEC respectively, yesterday reappeared before the 'Janneh' Commission for cross-examination at the instance of Muhammed Bazzi and Fadi Mazegi, by Counsel Victoria Andrews.
Gambia: Fishermen Accuse Chinese Fishmeal Company of Hijacking Catches Supervisor Refutes Claims, Allegations
By Madiba SinghatehFishermen at the coastal town of Sanyang, have bitterly accused the Chinese fishmeal Companies of illegal and irregular fishing, interrupting their normal catches. Most of the fisherman who are said to be Senegalese nationals, prefer to return that stay. According to the fishermen the ocean is being robbed of fish by fishing vessels that are mainly Chinese nationals.
Gambia: At the Faraba Banta Commission - Chairperson, NA Environment Committee Testifies
By Kebba MamburyProceedings continue at the Faraba Banta Commission of Inquiry. In yesterday's sitting of the 23rd July 2018, the Chairperson of the National Assembly Select Committee on the Environment and NGO Affairs, appeared to testify before the Commission.
Gambia: NA Health Committee Engages Medical Officials
By Kebba Af TourayIn its quest to pursue affordable, effective and efficient medical care service delivery to the populace, the National Assembly Select Committee on Health has engaged top personnel of the health sector, with the objective of sharing ideas, mapping out challenges and providing solutions.
Gambia: In the NIA 9 Case - Late Solo Sandeng's Grave Was Seven Metres Long
By Yankuba JallowLamin Jobarteh, the twenty first prosecution witness (PW21) in the ongoing criminal trial of former chiefs of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) said that Solo Sandeng was buried in a 7 metre long grave. "What was the length you measured with your feet?" asked Lawyer Ibrahim Jallow "It was seven (7) meters. I used my feet to count the length of the person and I told my junior (Lamin Jabang) that it seems someone has been buried there," Jobarteh said.
Gambia: Trans-Gambia Bridge Inauguration in Januray 2019 President Informed
From State House Media Team on Tour Contractors at the Trans-Gambia Bridge construction site at Yelli Tenda - Bamba Tenda crossing point, has informed the President that the bridge will be ready for inauguration in January 2019. After a night stop at Mansakonko, the President started day eight of the ongoing nationwide tour with a visit to the bridge construction site, where he and his delegation joined a boat for a conducted tour of the progress of work.
Gambia: Activista Updates Media On Civic Engagement, Other Activities
By Muhamed BahAction Aid International and the Gambia Global Youth Network or Activista, recently briefed the media on their role to educate young people, on their rights to vote. The briefing took place at the Activista offices in Kanifing during the weekend.
Gambia: Marreh Could Seek Minutes in France
By Sulayman BahMidfielder Sulayman Marreh could head to France after seeing playing minutes hard to come by in England. The former Samger FC playmaker is a player of English Premier League outfit Watford FC who own his playing rights. Watford have enough options in the middle and are considering loaning the Gambian for the second time after his spell with Real Valladolid and Almeria in the Spanish second tier.
Gambia-Eligible Kandji Is a Hot-Cake in Finnish Football
By Sulayman BahMention the top scorers in the Finnish premier league and he is up there with the very best. Macoumba Kandji is on a brilliant career resurrection after firing in nine goals in fourteen appearances. The 31-year-old, eligible to play for Gambia through his mother, is the Scandinavian country's third best scorer, three shy of the joint-top goal-getters Brazail's Klauss and Karjalainen of Finland.
Gambia Arena - 'France', Boy Balla Sign Deal in Thrilling Combat
By Sulayman BahGambian Promoter Nasirou Deen Promotions has succeeded in brokering a deal between 'France' and Boy Balla, Foroyaa Sport can report. The terms of the agreement including the fee attached are undisclosed however, the two are billed to face-off next season. November 25th 2018 is the scheduled date for the clash with the Independence Stadium to be the venue.
Gambia: 'Government Should Consider the Rights of the Disabled' Lamin Ceesay
By Nelson MannehLamin Ceesay, a staff of the Gambia Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, GADHOH, said Government should consider the rights of the disable in order to help them find their rightful places in society. Ceesay made this and other remarks during the symposium, at the grand opening of the GADHOH restaurant that took place on the 21st of July 2018, at their School ground in Kanifing. "To be disable does not mean that you are unable.
Gambia: Management, Students of MDI Sensitised On Tax
By Fatoumatta K JallowThe Gambia Revenue Authority, GRA, recently held a sensitization forum for the Management, Staff and Students of MDI, on tax obligation to improve tax compliance and to enhance revenue collection, which is part of their outreach programme to educate and enlighten people.
Gambia: 2-Year Suspension for Nawettan Player for Registering in Two Zones
By Kebba Af TourayA nawettan player Lamin Jobe has incurred a two-year suspension for playing in two zones. A player of Seaview in the Sukuta Nawettan, it turned out that the star fielded for London United at the Serrekunda East nawettan in a single season. This comes in the wake of an appeal lodged by losing side JD United in the aftermath of their 2-1 defeat to Seaview FC during last year's Sukuta nawettan semis.
Gambia: After an Unsuccessful Spell in Turkey, Demba Savage Returns to Finland
By Sulayman BahDemba Savage has sealed a move back to the Finnish Premier League following a seven-month experimental season to forget in Turkey. The right-winger was at BB whom he helped book promotion to the Turkish Super Lig. The Gambian even took the last penalty-kick that secured the side of the win in the final promotion play-off match. But no sooner the team returned to the big times in Turkish football than the Scorpion was shoved out of the door.
Gambia: Young Writers Association Nominate New Executive
Young Writers Association of The Gambia (YWAG) over the weekend, nominated new executive members to steer the affairs of the association for the next three years. The association, founded on the 7th of January 2012, is led by Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe. It is an association for the youth under the umbrella of the senior Writers Association of The Gambia, WAG.
Gambia: GFF Elections - Six Dropped As Kabba, Sillah Ok'd By Vetting Committee
By Sulayman BahIncumbent Lamin Kabba Bajo and Malick N.K. Sillah have been given the go-ahead to compete for the Gambia Football Federation presidency while six others failed to convince the Football House's electoral body.
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