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The trial of Mr. Femi Peters, the campaign manager of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) who is standing trial on two criminal charges of "control of procession and control of use of loud speaker," on Tuesday 17th November, commenced at the Kanifing Magistrates' Court before Principal Magistrate Joseph Ikpala of the said court, with the testimony of the first prosecution witness.
The Alkalo of Dasilami in Kombo Central in the Western Region who was sacked has been recently reinstated, speaking to this reporter at her home in Dasilami Aja Jafereh Bojang, confirmed that she was re-instated following her sacking as the village Alkalo (Head) almost 2 years ago. She said the position was entrusted to her prior to her sacking for reasons not known to her. She said that when she ...
In the late Ebrima Marong Memorial knockout tournament played at the Essau Lower Basic School, Ice land of Barra on Saturday edged over Jambarr 4-2 on penalty shoot out after their game ended in a stalemate.
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has on Thursday 12th November, brought to the attention of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Right the gross human rights violations that are committed in The Gambia and some African countries because of the fear of witchcraft across the continent.
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In a move to explore the business opportunities between The Gambia and Taiwan, The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA), at the first ever Taiwan-Gambia joint business council meeting held at Jerma Beach Hotel.
The Gambia is set to attend the second edition of the African Regional Summit and exhibition on visual arts, scheduled to take place from 19th to 21st November 2009 at the International Conference Centre in Abuja Nigeria.
Banjul and Serrekunda East are both rushing to complete their nawettan tournaments ahead of 2009 Muhammed Yahya Jammeh Zonal Cup competition, while Bakau may have to wait until after the eight-team tournament before the winners of its league final are known.
The Committee on Women and Development (CWD) and the expert session of the 8th African Regional Conference on Women (Beijing +15), opened yesterday at the Kairaba Beach Hotel, Banjul, The Gambia.
Below is a draft of a road map for the development of a human rights strategy for Africa drafted at the Forum on the participation of NGOs in the 46th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
A meeting of the African Union Ministers responsible for Women affairs and gender at the Jerma Beach Hotel ended yesterday. The two day meeting attracted over 53 African countries to discuss issues affecting women in Africa. However, the Beijing +15 review coincides with the 2nd AU meeting of ministers of gender and women affairs.
The Gambia Armed Forces have warned non military personnel against the unlawful purchase and use of military equipment and items.
At the end of the rains the President of the Republic declared that he has produced 25,000 tons of rice for the 2009 farming season. He indicated that if others followed his footsteps Gambia will head towards self sufficiency in food production. After making the announcement it did not take long for the President to have a series of interviews with Modou Sanyang, the Director General of GRTS, ...
Staff who are working for the only cotton company in the country, GAMCOT, have told this reporter that they are yet to be paid their salary for the sixteenth month now. This revelation was made in an interview this reporter had with the staff of the said company.
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The Campaign for United States of Africa (CUSA), a non-profitable organisation formed to advocate the formation of United States of Africa amongst others, has recently named Thomas Fuad Touray, former vice president of the organisation as the new president after the former president, Vincett Anani, was allegedly found guilty of embezzling the organisationÂ's money that was given to them by ...
Justice Moses Richards of the special criminal court in Banjul, last Friday, November 13, 2009 had ruled that state withdraws its interlocutory appeal in the infamous Babylon case.
Justice Joseph Wowo of the high court in Banjul, last Friday, November 13, 2009, dismissed the appeal filed by eight MFDC rebels challing the sentence imposed on them by the Banjul Magistrates Court, presided over by Magistrate Kayode Olajubutu.
The Kanifing Magistrates Court, presided over by Senior Magistrate Abdoulie Mbake, recently convicted and sentenced one Absa Ndong to a fine of D10,000 in default to serve a 6-month imprisonment term after she was found guilty of stealing from a dwelling house.
The National Union of Gambian Students (NUGS), on Saturday held its third annual congress at The Gambia College, in Brikama.
The chief executive officer of the Jammeh Foundation for Peace (JFP) hospital in Bundung, Kebba Manneh, has commended the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare for the magnificent support rendered to his hospital.
The Africa Network of Environmental Journalists-The Gambia chapter (ANEJ-G) has recently concluded sensitisation activities conducted on behalf of the National Environment AgencyÂ's (NEA) Adaptation to Climate and Coastal Changes (ACCC) project in four coastal communities in the Western Region.
In a move to explore the business opportunities between The Gambia and Taiwan, The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA), at the first ever Taiwan-Gambia joint business council meeting held at Jerma Beach Hotel.
As the clock ticks towards the next the Gambia Football Association Congress on December 31, 2009, the above is definitely one of the questions currently revolving in the minds of critical observers.
The World Food Programme (WFO) recently provided humanitarian assistance to the disaster victims in the North Bank Region.
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