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The criminal trial involving the state and one Sara Camara, who is accused of robbing and raping an American Peace Corp volunteer resumed on Monday November 16, 2009 before Justice Moses Richards of the Special Criminal Court in Banjul.
Alhaji Eduwarr Seckan, governor of the North Bank Region (NBR), has applauded the Agency for the Development of Women and Children (ADWAC) for complementing governmentÂ's efforts in the attainment of food security through the empowerment of women.
The National Youth Parliament (NYP) last Friday celebrated road safety week, with special emphasis on the dangers caused by road traffic accidents in The Gambia.
Lanext International Organisation, a Non-Governmental Organisation based in United Kingdom, is expected to arrive in Banjul today Wednesday, 18th November 2009, for a weekÂ's study tour in the country.
The mosque committee of the Sulayman Junkung General Hospital in Bwiam are appealing to the general public, companies and individuals to assist them to finish the construction of their mosque.
Forestry officials from the Senegalese region of Casamance have commended The Gambia for being one of the countries in the sub-region to be admired for its successes and giant strides in community forest management.
As Muslims prepare for the feast of Eid-Ul Adha, locally called Tobaski, market vendors are enjoying a fair deal of their business as they start to storm the markets with their valuables being sold at cheaper rates.
Justice Moses Richards of the Special Criminal Court in Banjul has urged Defence Counsel S. Jaharteh to consult the Malian Consul in Banjul so as to communicate with the family of one Amadou Jarra, a homicide suspect standing trial on two counts of murder.
Babucarr Korita, a resident of Brikama, and a member of the National Drug Enforcement Agency attached to the Old Yundum police Station, on Tuesday testified, in a criminal case involving one Buba Singhateh and eleven others, who are facing trial on two counts of assault and breach of the peace before Magistrate Olajubutu Kayode of the Bundung Magistrates Court.
The criminal case involving the state and one Sarjo Saho commenced on Monday November 16, 2009 before Justice Moses Richards of the Special Criminal Court in Banjul.
The robbery trial involving two accused persons, Modou Sanneh and Ebou Cham, resumed on Monday, November 16, 2009 before Justice Moses Richards of the Special Criminal Court in Banjul.
Babucarr Drammeh, a resident of Bakoteh, who is facing charges of stealing, on Tuesday opened his defence before Magistrate Olajubutu Kayode of the Bundung Magistrates Court.
The upcoming knockout final has sparked debates in all corners of Brikama.
A brace from Karamo Fatty, Saikou Jatta and of course Gamtel's Kaba Jobe in the 12th, 24th and the dying minute respectively helped Chimo United on Sunday to reign over Black Pool by 3-0 in the league final played at the Box Bar mini stadium in Brikama.
Frontline F.C on Sunday whipped Santayala by four goals to one to collect their first maximum points in the on going Busumbala Timtimbato Football tournament.
Two second-half goals from Amadou Baldeh and Assan Njie help Leeds United to outclassed their opponents and lift first trophy as they stunningly routed Ball Conge 3-0 in the Serrekunda East knockout final.
A five day National Capacity Building Training workshop on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Systems in Fish and Fishery products is underway at the NaNA conference hall at Mile 7 in Bakau. The five day training workshop, which started on Monday 16 November and ends on Friday 20 November, is being organised by the Department of Fisheries, in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and ...
The third and the final financial Congress of the outgoing Students' Union executive of the four schools of the Gambia College was held on Tuesday, 10 November, 2009 at the auditorium of the Brikama Campus. The event, which was fairly attended by students of the four schools of Education, Agriculture, Public Health and Nursing, lasted for several hours featuring all the constitutional ...
The state counsel prosecuting the sixteen men on terrorism related matters, Mr. S.H. Bakum, on Monday 16 November, told trial judge Justice Moses Richards of the special criminal court, at the Banjul High Court that the state has amended the charges against the accused persons.
A two day 'Doing Business With The US Forum', organized by the Embassy of the Unirted States, in collaboration with the Gambian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Employment, commenced on Tuesday, 17 November, 2009 at the Coconut Residence Hotel.
The trial of the former National Intelligence Agency staff Demba Sowe and Babucarr Jallow was adjourned to 25th November 2009 for continuation of cross examination of the second accused.In adjourning the case, Presiding Magistrate Kayode Olajubuttu of the Bundung Magistrate's Court said he was compelled to adjourn the case due to the absence of Counsel S.H Bakum and two defnce counsels, namely ...
As preparation of Beijing +15 continues, Foroyaa has initiated a column entitled "Beijing +15 reflections" which deals with issues relating to the lives of women in the Gambia . In this edition, we publish the voices of women in the Greater Banjul Area who are engaged in the fishing sector.
When the killings occurred in Guinea Bissau which cost the lives of the President and the Army chief of staff, The Government of the Gambia invited representatives of the political parties in Guinea Bissau to come to the Gambia to discuss about reconciliation. Their presence was transformed into a major event. It culminated with the drafting of a Memorandum of Understanding which borrowed all the ...
Ram sales has commenced at the Central Abattoir in Abuko as the Muslim feast Eid-Ul-Adha (Tobaski) is expected to be observed on the 28th of November. Our reporter visited the Abattoir and spoke to some ram sellers and customers who came to buy rams for the usual sacrifice.
The Eight Africa Regional Conference on Women Beijing + 15 which is scheduled for the 16 to the 20 of November, 2009 is currently taking place at the Kairaba Beach Hotel. The five days meeting attracted over 53 African Countries and is convened to discuss issues affecting women in Africa. The conference does take place every five years. The conference will focus on progress made in the ...
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