By Gambian Correspondent – The President of the Gambia Chambers of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Bai Mattar Drammeh, last Thursday opened a new ICT company called “New Century”. The opening of the company also witnessed the inauguration of the new showroom and office building of the newcomer in the ICT industry located right opposite Kotu Fire Station. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Drammeh said he was very much impressed to see young people in the country getting together, doing their own thing. He said he was impressed with the trend and reminded the young entrepreneurs that quality is what should... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, March 30th 2011 |
By Gambian Correspondent – The Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) party on Sunday held a big political rally in Touba Sanchaba in West Coast Region. The rally was well attended by the people from Sukuta, Kerr Sering and Touba Sanchaba. It was the first of its kind, since the formation of the GMC party in 2009, members said. Speaking at the rally, the youth mobilizer of the party, Muhamed Fatty, said that GMC party has a clear focus on four key principles: good governance, elimination of corruption, poverty reduction and improve youth employment. According to him, GMC is a party that has come to support and... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, March 29th 2011 |
By Gambia Correspondent – The Economic Report on Africa 2011 was today launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, underlining key issues such as the need for Africa to have a diversified economy that can create decent jobs, create wealth and reduce poverty – hence economic transformation as one of the key lessons of the recent global crisis. A flagship publication jointly produced by the UN Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union, the report covers developments in the world economy and implications for Africa, growth and social development in Africa in 2010 and prospects for 2011, current and emerging development... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, March 28th 2011 |
By Gambia Correspondent – The leader of the opposition Gambia Party for Democracy and Progress (GPDP), Hendry Gomez ,has challenged the Independence Electoral Commission (IEC), the body responsible for conducting elections in The Gambia, to always ensure free, fair and transparent elections. Speaking in an interview with The Point, Mr Gomez said a very fair and impartial voter registration, and education of all eligible voters, are essential for any credible elections”. Hendry Gomez, who is the Secretary General of the GPDP), told this reporter over weekend at his Bakau office, that the IEC must ensure that all Gambians, who attain... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, March 28th 2011 |
By Gambia Correspondent – President Yahya Jammeh on Friday opened the 2011 legislative session of the National Assembly, and spoke on a wide range of issues, including some of the achievements of his government, as well as challenges faced and future plans. The ceremony held at the Legislative Chambers in Banjul was also attended by cabinet ministers, National Assembly members, members of the judiciary, diplomats, traditional chiefs and the general public. This year, President Jammeh chose as the theme for his address: “The Achievement of MDGs and Vision 2020 a Collective Responsibility”. He said he decided to choose this theme... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, March 28th 2011 |
