By Own Correspondent – The trial on treason and murder charges against Abdoulie Sonko, who was alleged to have conspired with Ballo Kanteh and others in 1996, to attack the Farafenni Army Barracks in the North Bank Region yesterday failed to proceed at the high court in Banjul. The accused person was charged by state prosecutors since 2003, and subsequently arraigned at the Banjul Magistrates’ Court. The case was later transferred to the high court, where he faces three counts of treason and four counts of murder. Since then, the case had suffered numerous adjournments. The case was scheduled to... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Friday, October 22nd 2010 |
By Own Correspondent : The 7th Bilateral Meeting of Experts of the Gambia Revenue Authority and the Senegalese Customs Administration ended recently in the Senegalese capital, Dakar. The Gambian delegation was headed by the Commissioner of Customs GRA, Ansumana Trawally, whilst the Director General of the Senegalese Customs Administration, Mouhamadou Cisse, led the Senegalese team. The meeting, co-chaired by Guidado Sowe of Senegal and Alieu Ceesay of the Gambia, centered on four key points: the finalization of the implementation of the ECOWAS Inter-State Road Transit (ISRT) Convention, the interface of the Customs Automated System, the joint customs post and the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, October 21st 2010 |
By Own Correspondent – Top officials of the Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children (GAMCOTRAP), Dr Isatou Touray Executive Director and Amie Bojang Sissoho program co-ordinator, were yesterday granted bail in the sum of D1.5 million each to be provided by sureties with landed property within the Greater Banjul Area. This development at the Banjul Magistrates’ Court followed another bail application made by defence counsel led by Amie Bensouda yesterday. The case attracted a large crowd, including members of civil society organizations. It would be recalled that Dr Isatou Touray and Amie Bojang Sissoho... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, October 21st 2010 |
By Own Correspondent –Retired United States Senator Fred C. Whiting, who is currently on visit to the Gambia, yesterday told members of the Gambian media fraternity that a free press in a democratic society ensures free and fair elections and good governance. The occasion was a lecture held at the Gambia Press Union, where Senator Fred spoke to local journalists on the “The Role Media Plays in US Elections”. Noting that journalists in the US are extremely important, as they contribute to democracy, he said: “The media is the fourth estate or branch of governments; they entertain, educate and inform... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, October 20th 2010 |
By Own Correspondent – A total of 1,161 intending pilgrims from The Gambia will this year take part in the pilgrimage to Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to the Gambia International Airlines, GIA. Speaking at a briefing held yesterday at the Paradise Suites Hotel for pilgrims, ahead of their departure to Mecca, Bakary Nyassi, GIA Director General, said the issue of issuing visas has already been completed, while the practical mock is slated for today at the July 22nd Square. According to him, Ethiopian Airlines will airlift pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in two runs, and each run will carry... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, October 20th 2010 |
