June 22, 2011

• Gambia: First Class Kinteh Told Me to Escape From Cell Accused Tells Court

  Modou Gaye, an accused person who was charged with unlawful escape from the legal custody without lawful authority, has told the Farafenni Magistrates Court, presided over by... Read more »

• Gambia: Aziz's BP Relinquish Top Spot, Momo's Assyriska Go Second

  Gambian duo Aziz Corr Nyang and Saihou Jagne have seen their Swedish Superettan (second tier) side Brommapojkarna (Bp) relinquish top spot on the table to Yankuba 'Mal Ceesay's... Read more »

• Gambia: Unesco Supports Theatre

  This edition of the Arts and Culture makes reference to the UNESCO grant to the Ebujan Theatre group based in The Gambia. Read more »

• Gambia: SCB Sponsors Debate and Quiz Competition in Bansang Education Cluster

  Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) believes that education provides a platform for the development of people and communities and thereby the progress of communities. In its bid to make... Read more »

• Gambia: Presentation of Mary's Students Visit National Assembly, Others

  A group of students from Presentation of Mary Basic Cycle School last Thursday visited the National Assembly in Banjul. Read more »

• Gambia: CFCO Holds Talks on Hyogo Framework for Action

  The Children for Children Organisation (CFCO), a non-governmental organisation advocating for the promotion and protection of the rights and welfare of children in The Gambia, last... Read more »

• Gambia: Special Birthday Gift for President Jammeh

  One Buba Jobe, a resident of Old Jeshwang and a former student of Gambia Senior Secondary School yesterday presented a special gift to the Gambian leader through the vice president... Read more »

• Gambia: VP Urges Mass Voting for President Jammeh as She Holds Meeting With Yaay Kompins, Others in Urr

  The vice president and minister of Women's Affairs has called on all Gambians to vote massively for the APRC come the 24th November Presidential Election. Read more »

• Gambia: International Sickle Cell Day Commemorated

  International Sickle Cell Day was on Sunday, 19th June 2011 commemorated at the SOS Hermann Gmeiner Senior Secondary School in Bakoteh. The occasion was graced by dignitaries,... Read more »

• Gambia: Man Acquitted, Discharged of Criminal Charges

  The Brikama Magistrates Court presided by Magistrate Hilary Abeka on Monday, 20 June 2011 acquitted and discharged one Assadick AG Herlas of criminal charges brought against him by... Read more »

• Gambia: Youth and Sports Ministry Presents Bikes to Regions

  The Ministry of Youth and Sports has presented five motor-cycles to the youth and sports coordinators in the five regions (West Coast Region, Lower River Region, North Bank Region,... Read more »

• Gambia: Danso's Portland Share Spoils With Henry's NYRB

  Gambian defender Mamadou Futty Danso wasn't in action but his Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers squandered a two goal lead at home to draw 3-3 with Thierry Henry's New York... Read more »

• Gambia: 2stv Donates to Sos Children's Village

  The 2stv TV crew who were on a three-day visit to The Gambia as part of activities marking their 8th anniversary of existence, Saturday donated some domestic items worth over... Read more »

June 20, 2011

• Gambia: 200 Students Graduate At Kairaba SSS

  Kairaba Senior Secondary School recently graduated 200 students at a ceremony held at Daddy Jobe Senior Secondary School, along MDI Road in Kanifing. The theme of the graduation... Read more »

• Gambia: GBA to Identify Young Basket Talents for Future

  The Gambia Basketball Association in collaboration with its partners such as the US Embassy, Trust bank Ltd and Gamtel/Gamcel and others are currently undertaking a three-week... Read more »

• Gambia: Foni Bondali Women Set for 2011 Farming Season

  Kaddy Camara, the ward councillor for Bantanjang in Foni Bondali District of the West Coast Region, has emphasised her people's readiness to go back to the land for the attainment... Read more »

• Gambia: NCAC Board Honours President Jammeh, Others

  The board of directors of the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC), the ministry of Tourism and Culture and stakeholders in the promotion, development and preservation of... Read more »

• Gambia: Security is the Cornerstone for Any Development Says Veep, As She Visits Basse 2nd Infantry Battalion

  The vice president and minister of Women Affairs has said that security is the cornerstone for any development to take place. Read more »

• Gambia: Gamtel Technical Director Testifies in Court

  Malang Bass, Gamtel technical director has told the Special Criminal Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Joseph Enwa Ikpala that Gamtel incurred losses as a result of the... Read more »

• Gambia: In Ex Judicial Officers' Trial Ex-Assistant Bailiff Testifies

  The criminal trial involving the state against the four ex-officials of the judiciary resumed last Friday, 17th of June 2011 before Justice Lamin A.M.S. Jobarteh of the High Court... Read more »

• Gambia: ADRS Winds Up Sensitisation in Foni

  The Alternative Dispute Resolution Secretariat (ADRS), with support from the UNDP, on Thursday, 16th June 2011 concluded a two-day sensitisation forum at the Bwiam Lodge, in Foni... Read more »

• Gambia: Director of Physical Planning Continues Testimony in Moses Richards Case

  Momodou Junkung Colley, director of Physical Planning & Housing and fourth defence witness in the criminal trial of Moses B. Johnson Richards, on Thursday continued his... Read more »

• Gambia: GAPD West Coast Region Branch in Focus

  GAPD West Coast Region branch in Brikama was reactivated in 2009 with the aid of the PSO project, a donor from the Netherlands. Prior to the coming of the PSO, the branch was... Read more »

• Gambia: Police Clarifies On Motor Vehicle Registration, Tinted Glasses

  The regionalisation of vehicle registration numbers by the Police Licensing Department, with each number plate bearing the initials of the regions where the owner resides was... Read more »

• Gambia: Childfund Observes Day of the African Child

  ChildFund The Gambia on Thursday commemorated the Day of the African Child, at a ceremony held at Bijilo in Kombo North, West Coast Region. Read more »