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Gambia: NHRC Lists Cases They Cannot Hear
By Muhammed S. Bah The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of the Gambia has listed a host of cases they said they cannot hear. This was part of a recent statement issued by the Commission.
Gambia: Several People Injured in Road Accident
By Muhammed S. Bah Around 17:00hrs on Tuesday 22 October 2019, many people including students and one government official were seriously injured in a road accident in Banjul. The accident involves a commercial Van and a government vehicle, which occurred around the Christian cemetery opposite the National Assembly complex.
Gambia: GRTS Reporter, Two Others Laid to Rest
By Nelson Manneh And Muhammed S. Bah A reporter of the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) Sise Sawaneh, Muhammed Papa Touray and his younger brother, Saikou Touray were all laid to rest yesterday at the Kanifing cemetery. On Thursday afternoon, hundreds of mourners converged at the Imam Malick mosque in Kanifing to pay their last respects to the deceased before proceeding to the Kanifing South Cemetery where they were laid to rest.
Gambia: OIC - Secretariat Gets New Leadership After Several Resignations
By Muhammed S. Bah The Gambia OIC secretariat has appointed Chief and Deputy Chief Executive Officers after the resignations of the substantive occupants of the positions August and early September 2019. A release from the OIC Secretariat confirms the appointment of their Top officials by President Barrow. Yankuba Dibba is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) replacing Lamin J. Sanneh who tendered his resignation in August 2019.
OIC- Secretariat Gets New Leadership After Several Resignations - Foroyaa Newspaper
BY: MUHAMMED S. BAH The Gambia OIC secretariat has appointed Chief and Deputy Chief Executive Officers after the resignations of the substantive occupants of the positions August and early September 2019. A release from the OIC Secretariat confirms the appointment of their Top officials by President Barrow. Yankuba Dibba is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) replacing Lamin J. Sanneh who tendered his resignation in August 2019.
Gambia Government Gives Title Deed To Gina Bass - Foroyaa Newspaper
By: Muhammed S Bah Gina Bass, the 24-year-old Gambian Olympian who won gold in the All Africa Games, which ended in Morocco last week, on Friday 9 September 2019, received a title deed from President Adama Barrow at Statehouse. Bass and other Gambian athletes participated in the just concluded African Games in Rabat, Morocco.
Gambia: Law Makers Begin Overseas Training On Constitutional Building Process
Members of the National Assembly Select Committee on Human Rights and Constitutional Matters, have started a weeklong intensive training on Constitutional Building process and the role of the National Assembly. The training which is taking place in The Hague, commenced yesterday Monday August 19th 2019.
Gambia: 20 Journalists Commence Training On Corruption, Financial Reporting
Twenty Gambian journalists from both the electronic and print media have commenced a ten-day training on corruption investigation and financial reporting. The training which is organised by the Gambia Press Union and supported by the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF), was held at the NaNA Conference Hall on Monday August 19th 2019.
Truck Drivers Decry ‘Interference’ Of Authorities
By MUHAMMED S. BAH Scores of Truck drivers who converged on Thursday at the Banjul Lorry Park expressed their dissatisfaction with the intervention of the Police in their work, which they regard as interference. Two fully loaded double cabin pickups carrying Riot PIU officers in full gears were at the scene. The drivers say that all lorries are expected to queue before loading merchandise, and the rule is ‘first come first serve’.
Gambia Bound Flights Cancelled, Diverted to Dakar
By Muhammed S. Bah All flights bound for The Gambia have been either diverted to Dakar or cancelled after a Polish aircraft broke down on the runway at the Banjul International Airport Tuesday, May 27th. Director General, Department of Strategy and Policy Delivery, Alhagie Nyangado told a pool of Journalists at a hastily organised press conference held at State House on Wednesday 29th May 2019, that the problem lies on the flight itself but not as a result of bird strike.
Gambia Bound Flights Cancelled, Diverted to Dakar
By MUHAMMED S. BAH All flights bound for The Gambia have been either diverted to Dakar or cancelled after a Polish aircraft broke down on the runway at the Banjul International Airport Tuesday, May 27th. Director General, Department of Strategy and Policy Delivery, Alhagie Nyangado told a pool of Journalists at a hastily organised press conference held at State House on Wednesday 29th May 2019, that the problem lies on the flight itself but not as a result of bird strike.
Gambia: GPU President Underscores Need for Active Investigative Journalism
By Muhammed S. Bah Sheriff Bojang Jnr the Gambia Press Union President underscored the need for active investigative Journalism in the country. The Press Union President who was addressing 20 Journalists who participated in a five day Investigative Journalism Training, cited the earlier quotation made by the Trainer from South Africa Raymond Joseph that 'The Gambia is open to business and so is open to corruption'. Therefore, he sees the need for active Journalism in the Country.
GPU President Underscores Need For Active Investigative Journalism
Group Photo of participants By MUHAMMED S. BAH Sheriff Bojang Jnr the Gambia Press Union President underscored the need for active investigative Journalism in the country. The Press Union President who was addressing 20 Journalists who participated in a five day Investigative Journalism Training, cited the earlier quotation made by the Trainer from South Africa Raymond Joseph that ‘The Gambia is open to business and so is open to corruption’.
Gambia: Film Makers, Actors Narrate Their Challenges
By Muhammed Bah Welcome to another edition of the Column that seeks to promote Arts and Music in the Gambia. Film makers in the Gambia have indicated that finance is one of the things they are grappling with. The actors, actresses and producers that have spoken to this medium expressed the challenges they face in their various areas and call for government's support.
Gambia: New Telecom Company Set to Enter Gambian Market
By Muhammed S. Bah Subject to approval, Senegalese telecommunication giant Sonatel, is set to enter the Gambian market. Sonatel has announced in a press release that it has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of 91.6% of the share capital of XOOM Wireless. The agreements obtained however, are said to be subject to approval by Gambian authorities.
New Telecom Company Set to Enter Gambian Market
Mr Kalifa M Faal CEO of Teranga Capital By Muhammed S. Bah Subject to approval, Senegalese telecommunication giant Sonatel, is set to enter the Gambian market. Sonatel has announced in a press release that it has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of 91.6% of the share capital of XOOM Wireless. The agreements obtained however, are said to be subject to approval by Gambian authorities.
Gambia: President Barrow Urges Trade Ministry to Dialogue With Bakers
By Muhammed S. Bah President Barrow has told the Ministry of Trade to engage in dialogue with Bakers in order to solve the long standing bread saga. At the first 2019 Press conference convened by Amie Bojang Sissoho Director of Press and Public Relation, Office of the President, she told Journalist that the President is aware of the current bread crisis, and has called on the Ministry of Trade to engage Bakers in order to resolve the problem.
President Barrow Urges Trade Ministry To Dialogue With Bakers
By MUHAMMED S. BAH President Barrow has told the Ministry of Trade to engage in dialogue with Bakers in order to solve the long standing bread saga. At the first 2019 Press conference convened by Amie Bojang Sissoho Director of Press and Public Relation, Office of the President, she told Journalist that the President is aware of the current bread crisis, and has called on the Ministry of Trade to engage Bakers in order to resolve the problem.
Gambia: Senfour Modern Bakeries Association Faults Middlepersons
By Muhammed S Bah,Nelson Manneh And Awa Touray The Senfour Modern Bakeries Association has indicated that trading by middlepersons is responsible for the hike in the price for bread. In a press statement issued by the Association, it listed a number of problems the bakers are going through in their production cost, and urged the public not to be pointing fingers on them as the root cause of the problem.
Senfour Modern Bakeries Association Faults Middlepersons
Closed bakery at Churchill’s Town By Muhammed S Bah / Nelson Manneh / Awa Touray The Senfour Modern Bakeries Association has indicated that trading by middlepersons is responsible for the hike in the price for bread. In a press statement issued by the Association, it listed a number of problems the bakers are going through in their production cost, and urged the public not to be pointing fingers on them as the root cause of the problem.
Gambia: Bread Scarcity Hits Greater Banjul Area
By Nelson Manneh and Muhammed S. Bah It has come to the notice of Foroyaa that the populace of the Greater Banjul Area has experienced bread shortage over the weekend. In the early hours of Saturday and Sunday morning, people could be seen moving from one shop to another in search of bread. Others are seen queuing for the limited quantity of 'Tapala Pa' bread. The 'Senfour' bread which is commonly used could not be seen.
Bread Scarcity Hits Greater Banjul Area
By: Nelson Manneh and Muhammed S. Bah It has come to the notice of Foroyaa that the populace of the Greater Banjul Area has experienced bread shortage over the weekend. In the early hours of Saturday and Sunday morning, people could be seen moving from one shop to another in search of bread. Others are seen queuing for the limited quantity of ‘Tapala Pa’ bread. The ‘Senfour’ bread which is commonly used could not be seen.
Gambia: Army to Begin Large Scale Agricultural Production
By Muhammed S. Bah The Gambia National Army through AGCO Corporation an American Company based in South Africa will begin large scale agricultural production. This project is aimed at achieving major food security in the country.
Gambia Army To Begin Large Scale Agricultural Production
By Muhammed S. Bah The Gambia National Army through AGCO Corporation an American Company based in South Africa will begin large scale agricultural production. This project is aimed at achieving major food security in the country.
Gambia: Former Private Soldier, TRRC Witness in Police Custody
By Mustapha Jallow And Muhammed Bah John Charles B. Mendy, a former Private soldier of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), was on Tuesday April 2nd 2019, arrested at Gambia/Senegal border crossing point of Giboro, Police spokesperson can confirm. The Assistant Superintendent of the Police ASP Lamin Njie, said Mendy was intercepted and taken into immediate custody by Police detectives, while trying to cross the Giboro/Siliti border.
Ombudsman Expresses Need To Extend Mandate To Private Sector
Mrs. Njie-Jallow; Ombudsman By MUHAMMED S. BAH Fatou Njie-Jallow, the Ombudsman, has expressed the need to extend her institution’s mandate to the private sector, due to the high level of complaints they received. Mrs Njie-Jallow said the number of complaints they receive from the private sector has increased and their mandate is only limited to the public sector. This she said deters them to take further steps in redressing these issues.
Gambia: German Refugee Council Raise Concerns On Deportation of Gambians
By Muhammed S. Bah This medium has been reliably informed that the German Refugee Council has recently published information expressing concerns over the deportation of Gambians from Germany. In the statement, it is stated that the mass deportation of Gambians from Germany to the Gambia, causes considerable controversy in both countries, with recent reports by the Gambian Government of reaching agreement with the German Ambassador to suspend the deportations until further notice.
German Refugee Council Raise Concerns On Deportation Of Gambians
By MUHAMMED S. BAH This medium has been reliably informed that the German Refugee Council has recently published information expressing concerns over the deportation of Gambians from Germany. In the statement, it is stated that the mass deportation of Gambians from Germany to the Gambia, causes considerable controversy in both countries, with recent reports by the Gambian Government of reaching agreement with the German Ambassador to suspend the deportations until further notice.
Africa’s Energy Business Forum To Be Held In Malabo
Equatorial Guinea President By MUHAMMED S. BAH Africa’ energy business forum is a gathering expected to bring more than 50 representatives to discuss and make decisions that will guide the growth of Africa’s energy business. The event is expected to kick start from the 2nd of April and ends on the 5th of April 2019, to be held in Malabo the capital of Equatorial Guinea.
Ousainou Darboe, Others Removed From Cabinet Positions
By MUHAMMED S. BAH Lawyer Ousainou Darboe and two other prominent members of the United Democratic Party have been removed from their ministerial positions with effect from today, a state house press release reveals. Mr Ousainou Darboe, who is the Secretary General and leader of the United Democratic Party, was at the time of his removal the Vice President, a position he held since June 2018.
CRC Set For Consultation With Gambians In Diaspora
Justice Jallow, CRC Chairperson By MUHAMMED S. BAH The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), has announced that they are on track to carry out external public consultations with Gambians in the Diaspora. According to a press release issued by the Chairperson of the Commission Justice Cherno Jallow, the CRC is well poised to embark on external public consultations to incorporate the views and aspirations of Gambians living outside.
Government To Establish New Institution To Oversee Infrastructural Development
By MUHAMMED S. BAH The Government of the Gambia has shown intention to launch an independent institution through an Act of Parliament, to be called Gambia Infrastructure Fund (GIF). The institution which is to be headed by a Chief Executive Officer, will be responsible for the strategic financing of a well-planned and bankable infrastructure, according to a press release issued by Ebrima Sankareh, the Government Spokesperson.
Government to Establish New Institution to Oversee Infrastructural Development
Government Spokesperson, Ebrima Sankareh By MUHAMMED S. BAH The Government of the Gambia, has shown intention to launch an independent institution through an Act of Parliament, to be called Gambia Infrastructure Fund (GIF). The institution which is to be headed by a Chief Executive Officer, will be responsible for the strategic financing of a well-planned and bankable infrastructure, according to a press release issued by Ebrima Sanakareh, the Government Spokesperson.
Gambia: Minority Leader Disassociates Himself From Resolution On Jaiteh's Dismissal
By Muhammed S. Bah Samba Jallow, the Minority Leader and Member for Niamina Dankunku, has disassociated himself and his Office from being part of the resolution that was read by the Majority Leader, on the dismissal of Nominated Member, Yakumba Jaiteh. Samba Jallow made this disclosure at a Press briefing held in his office in Banjul, on Tuesday February 26th 2019. The briefing was attended by members of the Press and some Lawmakers.
Minority Leader Disassociates Himself From Resolution On Jaiteh’s Dismissal
By MUHAMMED S. BAH Samba Jallow, the Minority Leader and Member for Niamina Dankunku, has disassociated himself and his Office from being part of the resolution that was read by the Majority Leader, on the dismissal of Nominated Member, Yakumba Jaiteh. Samba Jallow made this disclosure at a Press briefing held in his office in Banjul, on Tuesday February 26th 2019. The briefing was attended by members of the Press and some Lawmakers.
Gambia: No Official Communication On MP Jaiteh's Alleged Dismissal
By Muhammed S. Bah Yakumba Jaiteh, a nominated Member of the National Assembly, has confirmed that she has not received any official communication regarding her purported dismissal from the National Assembly, by the President.
Gambia: Government Vows to Restructure Country's Position in Telecoms Market
By Muhammed S. Bah In a press release from State house, it is confirmed that the Government of the Gambia at a cabinet meeting, resolved to restructure the country's position in the telecom market. The proposal is said to have been made through a joint paper presented by Mamburay Njie, Finance Minister and Ebrima Sillah, the Minister of Information, during the second special cabinet meeting held on the 22nd of February 2019.
No official communication on MP Jaiteh’s alleged dismissal
By MUHAMMED S. BAH Yakumba Jaiteh, a nominated Member of the National Assembly, has confirmed that she has not received any official communication regarding her purported dismissal from the National Assembly, by the President.
Government Vows To Restructure Country’s Position in Telecoms Market
By MUHAMMED S. BAH In a press release from State house, it is confirmed that the Government of the Gambia at a cabinet meeting, resolved to restructure the country’s position in the telecom market. The proposal is said to have been made through a joint paper presented by Mamburay Njie, Finance Minister and Ebrima Sillah, the Minister of Information, during the second special cabinet meeting held on the 22nd of February 2019.
Banjulians React To Launching Of Rehabilitation Project
By MUHAMMED S. BAH Banjulians has welcomed the rehabilitation of drainages and road project of the capital city; however they call for project implementation to be as promised. This launching attracted comments from citizens of Banjul both on the social media and within the community of Banjul. Some of the concerns raised were that during the former regime similar projects have been promised by the then government and even the City Council but nothing materialized as planned.
Annual Film Festival To Be Dedicated To Late Griot
By MUHAMMED S. BAH & Rohey Cham A yearly film festival initiated by CineKambiya is aimed to dedicating this event to the late Kora Griot Jali Alhagie Mbye. This initiative is said to be starting this year which is slated from the 25th to the 28th February 2019 at various locations in the country. The theme of this year’s edition is: FILM AND GAMBIA’S NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (NDP) 2018-2021. The founder of the annual film festival Prince Bubacarr A.
Trust Bank Donates Laboratory Equipment to Bansang Hospital
Donates Laboratory Equipment By MUHAMMED S. BAH Trust Bank Gambia LTD, donates laboratory equipment to Bansang Hospital in the Central River Region. This is part of the Bank’s corporate social support to health facilities in the country, and this is another hospital they have extended their support, after ‘Tanka Tanka’ and Farafenni Hospital, recently. Bansang Hospital is the Major referral hospital in the provinces.
Gambia: Government Launches Sexual, Gender Based Violence Unit
By Muhammed S. Bah The Ministry of Justice on Wednesday 28th November launched a Unit to look into the affairs of Sexual and Gender Base Violence in the country. The Unit comprises of 15 personnel, 10 of whom are from the Ministry of Justice, 2 from the police prosecution unit, 2 from the Police Gender Unit and one from the department of Social Welfare under the Ministry of Health.
Government launches Sexual, Gender based Violence Unit
By MUHAMMED S. BAH The Ministry of Justice on Wednesday 28th November launched a Unit to look into the affairs of Sexual and Gender Base Violence in the country. The Unit comprises of 15 personnel, 10 of whom are from the Ministry of Justice, 2 from the police prosecution unit, 2 from the Police Gender Unit and one from the department of Social Welfare under the Ministry of Health.
Gambia: Trust Bank Donates to 'Tanka Tanka' Psychiatric Hospital
By Muhammed S. Bah The Gambia Psychiatric Hospital called 'Tanka Tanka', has received items worth D200,000 from the Trust Bank of the Gambia. The items which include laundry equipment, plumbing materials, plasma TVs and air conditioners amongst others, were presented by Ibrahima Silla, the Managing Director of the Bank.
Stakeholder Forum On Robust Strategy For NDP Implementation, Formulation
Cross Section of participants By MUHAMMED S. BAH Banjul, 12 November, 2018 – A two day stakeholder forum on the development of a robust strategy towards the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP), got underway yesterday Monday November 12th 2018. This workshop which is organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA) and supported by the UNDP, is held at a local Hotel in Kololi.
Trust Bank Donates To ‘Tanka Tanka’ Psychiatric Hospital
By MUHAMMED S. BAH The Gambia Psychiatric Hospital called ‘Tanka Tanka’, has received items worth D200,000 from the Trust Bank of the Gambia. The items which include laundry equipment, plumbing materials, plasma TVs and air conditioners amongst others, were presented by Ibrahima Silla, the Managing Director of the Bank.
Gambian-Spanish Urges Chief Justice to facilitate Provision of Court Record
Bakary Kanteh a Gambian Spanish National has called on the Chief Justice of the Gambia to intervene so that he can have access to records of court proceedings in 2011 and 2012 respectively. Mr. Kanteh said he spent weeks in the country trying to get these documents from the Judiciary but his efforts still remain futile. Kanteh who looked so uneasy and desperate walked into the Foroyaa’s office on Thursday 8 November 2018 to raise his concerns.
Gambia: CRC Begins 'Meet the Students Tour'
By Muhammed S. BahAs part of its public consultation process ahead of the drafting of the new Gambian constitution, the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) began a national school tour to sensitize students about its mandate and also hear their submissions on the review process.
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