By Gambian Correspondent – The Special Criminal Court in Banjul presided over by Justice Joseph Enwa Ikpala yesterday acquitted and discharged 12 out of the 16 accused persons standing trial on terrorism-related offences. This followed a ruling he delivered on the no-case-to-answer submission filed by the defence counsel representing the accused persons, after the prosecution closed its case. Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions SH Barkun shortly after the ruling informed the judge that the state would appeal against their acquittal, citing the criminal code. DDPP Barkun urged the court to remand in custody those acquitted and discharged, pending the filing... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, May 14th 2011 |
By Gambia Correspondent – A news release from the Office of the President yesterday revealed that President Yahya Jammeh has appointed Mr Ousman Jammeh, former minister of Foreign Affairs, International Relations and Gambians Abroad as the new Secretary General and Head of the Civil Service. Ousman Jammeh, who once served as Secretary General and Head of the Civil Service from April 2007 to March 2008, when he was appointed minister of Petroleum and Energy, replaces Mr Ebrima O. Camara, who according to the release has now been deployed to the Gambian embassy in Belgium as deputy head of mission. From... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, May 11th 2011 |
By Gambian Correspondent – The Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency, and the Gambia Chambers of Commerce and industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment, on 6 May hosted an Indian Trade Mission with Indian Business people. Held at the Atlantic Hotel in Banjul, the forum attracted participants from various sectors in the country. In her introductory remark, the Chief Executive Officer of GIEPA, Fatou Jallow, expressed delight on behalf of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Regional Integration and The Gambia Chamber of Commerce, to welcome all the participants to the Gambia India Business... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, May 9th 2011 |
By Gambian Correspondent – The prestigious annual Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) business award dinner 2010 was Friday held at the Coco Ocean Resort and Spa. Geared towards recognizing the contributions of great men and women in the private and business sector towards the socio-economic development of The Gambia, this year’s award was held on the theme: “Promoting Agriculture for Economic Growth and Socio Economic Development.” Organised by the GCCI in its quest to have a vibrant, dynamic and innovative private sector as a form of recognizing and rewarding excellence, creating room for competition and creating an avenue... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, May 9th 2011 |
By Gambian Correspondent – The current border impasse between the Gambia and Senegal, which has been and continues to be a major concern to the people of both countries, will soon be a thing of the past, if the words of Ousman Drammeh, president of the Gambia Transport, Food and Industrial Workers Union, is anything to go by. Drammeh yesterday told journalists at a press conference held at Red Cross House that the border will be re-opened today Monday by midnight, following what he called a successful discussion between the transport unions of the two countries held in Kerr Ayib... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, May 9th 2011 |
