By Gambian Correspondent – The opposition Gambia Moral Congress has congratulated the ruling APRC for its recent victory in the Wuli East constituency bye-election. The ruling APRC, it would be recalled, won the contest with the opposition National Alliance for Democracy and Development (NADD) in the bye-election, which followed the death in March 2011 of Hon. Bekai Camara, National Assembly Member for Wuli East. Saidou Sabally of the APRC polled 2,745 votes while Suwaibou Touray of NADD polled 1,849 votes. It would be recalled that Suwaibou also contested and lost to the APRC candidate in the 2007 legislative election. In... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, May 4th 2011 |
By Gambian Correspondent – Gambia government’s decision to close down so-called assets of embattled Libyan leader, Ghadafi has failed. Business is instead bustling at Jerma Hotel, Laico Hotel and Dream Park, The Daily News confirmed from official sources. Gambia government had on Friday, Aril 22, pronounced the freezing of all assets owned by Ghadafi in the country. Laico Hotel, formerly known as Atlantic Hotel, Jerma Hotel, and Dream Park are said to be part of Ghadafi’s assets and therefore freezed with effect from April 22. Over a week on, business is as usual at these places. The Daily News has... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, May 4th 2011 |
By Own Correspondent – A special envoy of President Malam Beckai Sagnia of Guinea Bissau, Rt. Colonel Omar US Embalo, minister of State for African Affairs and International Cooperation in Bissau, has lauded the peace in The Gambia, saying that Guinea Bissau will like to be stable like The Gambia one day. Rt. Colonel Omar US Embalo was speaking to journalists yesterday afternoon after meeting President Yahya Jammeh at State House. He said he was at State House as a special envoy of President Sagna to seek advice from President Jammeh. “I am here to take some advice from President... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 |
By Femi Peters – The 49th ordinary session of the African Commission on Human& Peoples rights held in the Gambia starting the 28th April – 12may, 2011 commenced by a speech presented by Hon commissioner Reine Alapini-Gansou, Chairperson of the ACHPR. During the opening speech given by Isatou Awa Graham, representing the Attorney General and Minister of Justice re affirmed the Government of the Gambia’s commitment to the work of the commission and continues to welcome the hosting of the commission in the Gambia. She further said that economic growth will not be sufficient without the necessary conditions to sustain... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 |
By Own Correspondent – The ruling Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) has retained its seat in the National Assembly after winning the much-awaited bye-elections in the Wuli-East district. The bye-election, held yesterday in Wuli East district in the Upper River Region, brought together Saidou Sabally of the APRC and Suwaibou Touray of the opposition NADD. According to our correspondent in Basse, Saidou Sabally of the APRC polled 2, 745 votes while Suwaibou Touray, polled 1,849 votes. Touray it would be recalled also lost to the APRC candidate in the last legislative election in 2007. A native of Passamass... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 |
