The Daily Observer (Banjul)
Daily pro-government newspaper from Gambia
Website: http://www.observer.gm/enews/
August 01
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Gambia: More Messages for President Jammeh [document]
The Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya Jammeh, continues to receive more goodwill messages from Gambians and non-Gambians alike, congratulating him on... Read more »
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Gambia: Who Will Help Ebrima Gitteh?
Ebrima Gitteh, a one-year-six-month old boy and a resident of London Conner, is in urgent need of assistance to undergo overseas treatment. Read more »
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Gambia: LRR Thanks President Jammeh for Ramadan Gifts
The governor of Lower Region Region (LRR) on behalf of the people of his region has commended the Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya Jammeh for... Read more »
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Gambia: Becoming Self-Reliant [editorial]
We have always argued that the adoption of appropriate development strategies is a difficult task yet a decisive factor in bringing about meaningful change to society. This is why... Read more »
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Gambia: U.S.$8.5 Million Fisheries Jetty Commissioned
The new Banjul Fisheries Jetty, financed at the tune of US$8.5M was Wednesday morning commissioned by the vice president and minister of Women's Affairs, Her Excellency Aja Dr... Read more »
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Gambia: Liberians in Gambia Celebrate 166th Year of Nationhood
The Liberian community in The Gambia over the weekend celebrated their 166th independence anniversary in grand style at the New Life Children's Center in Kanifing South. The theme... Read more »
July 31
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Gambia: Agyemang Confirmed Chief Justice
A State House press release yesterday confirmed Justice Mabel Agyemang as chief justice of the Republic of The Gambia. Until this new development, Agyemang was the acting chief... Read more »
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Gambia: Foday Barry Cross-Examined in Alleged Theft Trial
Foday Barry, the former director of Intelligence and Investigation at the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDEA), who also serves as the second defence witness (DW2), was... Read more »
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Gambia: State Intends to Consolidate Charges Against, Njogu Bah, Jobarteh & Pa Harry Jammeh
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) S H Barkum, yesterday told the High Court, presided over by Justice Abdulahi Mikailu, that the state intend to consolidate all the... Read more »
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Gambia: Health Ministry Repairs Damaged Health Centre in CRR
Officials of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, headed by the minister, recently visited the Central River Region (CRR) settlement of Kuntaur where they assessed and... Read more »
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Gambia: Jole Riders Donates 345 Bicycles to Gambian Schools
A United Kingdom based charity organisation, Jole Riders Foundation, recently donated 345 bicycles to nine schools in The Gambia. The presentation ceremony was held at Gunjur... Read more »
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Gambia: Wyce Gives Ramadan Gifts to Villages
Wonder Years Centre of Excellence (WYCE), a non-Government Organisation (NGO) based in Madina Salam Village in the West Coast Region, on Saturday donated food items to 45 families... Read more »
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Gambia: 'I Am a Gyiner Competition' Launched in Janjangbureh
The Global Youth Innovation Network Gambia Chapter (GYIN Gambia Chapter) on Wednesday July 24 launched 'I AM A GYINer Competition' in Janjangbureh, CRR. GYIN Gambia Chapter is the... Read more »
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Gambia: Gamcoy 15 Back From Darfur
The first batch of Gamcoy 15, numbering 94, Monday touched down at the Banjul International Airport after a successful six-month peacekeeping mission in the Sudanese troubled... Read more »
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Gambia: Gov't Praised for Attention to Food Safety, Quality - As New Food Authority Begins Operations
The director general of the Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) has hailed the government of The Gambia for its decision to revamp the legal and institutional framework for... Read more »
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Gambia: Ex - SG Njogu Bah & Co Trial Adjourned
The Banjul Magistrates' Court presided over by Magistrate Lamin Mbaye, yesterday adjourned the criminal trial involving the state against Njogu Bah, the erstwhile secretary general... Read more »
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Gambia: Electrification Project Impacts Positively On Rural Communities
There is palpable excitement in the West Coast Region (WCR), the home region of President Jammeh, as the electricity expansion project being carried out by the National Water and... Read more »
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Gambia: Will It Be Kebbeh or Muossa? - Football Stakeholders Decide Today
Football stakeholders will decide today on who will represent them at the helm of affairs in Gambian football when the congress to elect the new Executive Committee of the Gambia... Read more »
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Gambia: Armitage SSS Board Hails Government for Maintenance Work in the School
The Board of Governors of Armitage Senior Secondary School has hailed the government of The Gambia for the ongoing maintenance work in the school. Read more »
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Gambia: Zibah Nursery and Primary Holds Prize Giving Day
Zibah Nursery and Primary School Saturday held its annual speech and prize giving ceremony for its graduating nursery and primary school pupils. The ceremony was held at the Nusrat... Read more »
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Gambia: SIC Prexy Denounces Singing, Dancing During Ramadan
The fanfare in the form of singing and dancing that characterises the ongoing 'Wanterr' - fall in the prices of goods - in markets has been denounced by the president of the Gambia... Read more »
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Gambia: Drivers, Be Careful [editorial]
We are now entering August, the month that usually records the highest amount of rainfall in this country. From experience, we know that road accidents are rampant during this... Read more »
July 30
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Gambia: Opposition Leader Hailed for Acknowledging Jammeh's Development Strides
Recent remarks by the leader of the opposition National Reconciliation Party (NRP) about the development strides of the Jammeh Administration over the past 19 years has been... Read more »
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Gambia: President Jammeh to Commission Banjul Jetty Tomorrow
The president of the Republic, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya AJJ Jammeh will tomorrow, Wednesday officially inaugurate the Banjul Fisheries Jetty, a dispatch from... Read more »
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Gambia: GWA Imposes Two Year Ban On Amadou Ndure
The Gambia Wrestling Association (GWA) has imposed a two-year ban on Adama Ndure, a wrestler. This decision according to the Association was taken after the Gambian wrestler... Read more »
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