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The criminal trial of one Ousman Moro Demba began last Thursday, December 3, 2009, before Justice Moses Richards of the special criminal court in Banjul.
14 newly graduated medical students, precisely the third cohort of medical students from the School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences of the University of The Gambia, were last Thursday sworn in to the medical profession at a colorful ceremony held at the Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital.
Lawyer S Jaharteh has told the special criminal court presided over by Justice Moses Richards that her client, Dodou Secka, is less than 17 years and cannot be tried by the said court.
The Vice President Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, on Friday, presided over the opening of the 2nd and final meeting of the National Council of Seyfolu in Farafenni, North Bank Region, on behalf of President Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh.
Following the celebrations surrounding the Muslim feast of Eid-ul-Adha, commonly known as Tobaski, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh continues to receive more messages from people within the country and beyond.
Ram Mohan, head of the African Cashew Alliance for the Gambia National Committee, has disclosed that The GambiaÂ's raw cashewnut production is expected to increase up to five thousand (5000) metric tons per year by 2010.
Throughout the history of human civilization, from the era of the gentiles to modern day, the institution of the armed forces has been known to be one of discipline. This is because since the emergence of the state, society has ordained the armed forces to protect the lives and properties of the people. Even in the crux of the primitive age, when class antagonism was believed to be the order, ...
Justice Moses Richards of the special criminal court in Banjul, last Friday, December 4, 2009, granted bail to Haruna Jaiteh, the former judicial secretary at the Judiciary.
Dr. Suiberto Hechavarnia, head of the Cuban medical team in The Gambia, has disclosed that since 1996 up to date 1034 Cubans including doctors, nurses and technicians have worked across the Gambia to offer assistance to the people particularly on health issues as part of the Health Comprehensive Programme.
The president and the commander-in-chief of the Gambia Armed Forces, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, has stressed the need for a high sense of discipline and professionalism in the countryÂ's army, warning that indiscipline will not be tolerated.
The rape trial of one Omar Kittan resumed last Friday, December 4, before Justice Moses Richards of the special criminal court in Banjul. Omar is alleged to have had carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of consent in June 2009 at Tobacco Road in Banjul.
The criminal trial of one Mariama Singhateh resumed last Thursday, December 3, 2009, before Justice Moses Richards of the special criminal court in Banjul, when the accused opened her defence.
Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, vice president and minister of Women's Affairs, on behalf of the president of the Republic, Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, yesterday presided over the opening ceremony of the 2009/2010 legal year at the premises of the High Court in Banjul.
A 22-year-old alleged rape victim (name withheld) last Thursday, December 3, 2009, told the special criminal court, presided over by Justice Moses Richards that one Ebrima Badjie had slapped her and torn her pants before he forcefully had sexual intercourse with her.
There is concern and suspicion among the women rice growers in Mandinary that the Gambia Petroleum company (GP) operating there might be licking, Foroyaa is informed. This report prompted this reporter to visit the village and speak to the villagers particularly women whose rice fields are very close to the GP.
The Sovereign Gambian is a free Gambian who should enjoy the protection of law.The Gambia's Human Rights Record shall be under Review in Geneva in February 2010.The Government should recognise that it cannot govern the country in isolation from the international Community.
Estimated Revenue for 2010 - 5439Million
Dr. Borro Susso a Former Senior Lecturer at the University of the Gambia as the head of development studies and also the exchange programme coordinator for the UTG and St. Mary's University has appeared in the Bundung Magistrate Court before Magistrate Kayode. Dr. Susso sued the University of the Gambia to court after he was given his termination letter in January 2009.
Musa Susso's case was adjourned to Friday,11 December 2009, for judgment by Magistrate Kayode Olajubuti of Bundung Magistrate Court. The adjournment followed the adoption of the addresses of the prosecution and defence by the court.
The Assistant Registrar of Bundung Magistrate Court Mr. Landing Sanneh on Wednesday 2 December 2009 testified in the trial of former NIA agents Demba Sowe and Babucarr Jallow, the first and second accused persons respectively.
Anthoney Ceesay, Assistant Coach of Brikama zonal team who coached the Brikama side against Banjul on Tuesday has said that they could have made it to the last four of the zonal championship had his boys converted their numerous chances into goals.
Barra Youth Football Academy on Saturday defeated Bolton FC by 2-1 in the on going Lower Niumi U-20 tournament played at Essau Lower Basic School.
Bakau and SK West made it through to the shortlist of the Muhammed Jammeh sponsored super nawettan zonal championship, after grinding out a 1-1 stalemate at the SK East mini-stadium.
Brikama zonal team has cruised out of the 2009 zonal championship after squaring one with Banjul at the Box Bar Mini Stadium on Tuesday.
Following a narrow 1-0 victory over Lamin, Group B leaders SK East are to tussle it out with neighbours SK West in the Zonal championship semi-finals, at home to the Serekunda East on Sunday.
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