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Gambia: Gambia Food And Feeds Industries Set for Operations
[Daily Observer] The first-ever company that specialises in human and animals food production in the country, called the Gambia Food and Feeds Industries (GFFI) is set to begin operations following the completion of the feeds production component of the project.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:57

NAMs Sensitised on GEAPP's Interventions
[Daily Observer] About 30 National Assembly members were recently sensitized at a two-day training session on the achievements, challenges and the impact of the Gambia Emergency Agricultural Production Project (GEAPP) on the beneficiaries. The ceremony was held at the Baobab Holiday Resort and Hotel in Bijilo.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:57

Gambia: Gambian Artist Congratulates President Jammeh, Shares Experience
[Daily Observer] Isha Fofana, renowned Gambian female artist and proprietor of Mama Africa Art Gallery and Women's Museum located in Batokunku, Kombo South, has registeredappreciation and congratulations to the Gambian leader for being re-elected into the Office of Presidency by the Gambian people.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:57

Prosecution Closes Case in Rongo And Efry Mbye's Trial
[Daily Observer] Police prosecutor, ASP Habib Sanyang on Monday informed the Banjul Magistrates Court, presided over by Principal Magistrate Taiwo Ade Alagbe, that he was closing his case in the criminal trial involving the state against Momodou Rongo Jarju and Abdoulie Efry Mbye after calling eight witnesses.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:57

Gambia: Wisdom Nursery School Boosted
[Daily Observer] Wisdom Nursery School in Serekunda recently benefited from some learning materials; such as books, pens, pencils, rulers, sharpeners, among others, from the parents and students of De Dubbetlbury School at Valkenburg Town in The Netherlands.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:57

Youth Participation Local Governance, Decentralization
[Daily Observer] In The Gambia, policies to decentralize government activities have been on the agenda for more than a decade, since the coming of the Second Republic. During this period, the quality of government services in the rural areas have stood out to be the priority of the leadership.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:57

Kerr Serign Resident Sentenced for Theft
[Daily Observer] One Ebrima Suwareh, a resident of Kerr Serign was on Monday convicted and sentenced by the Bundung Magistrates Court presided over by Principal Magistrate Foster, for the offence of theft, contrary to the Laws of The Gambia.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:57

Gambia: GAMYAA to Stage Theatre Show
[Daily Observer] The Gambia Youth Actors Association (GAMYAA), in collaboration with Alliance Francaise de Banjul will stage their first theatre show, entiled FANA, this Friday, 10th February 2012 at Alliance Franco Gambiene.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:57

Tax Commission Toughens Stance On GRA Top Brass, Others
[Daily Observer] The commissioner general of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Bakary Sanyang; the commissioner of Domestic Tax, Musukebba Corr; deputy commissioners of Domestic Tax, Mamoud Joof and Louie Gillen, yesterday, Monday 6th February 2012 appeared before the Tax Commission, chaired by Justice Mama Fatima Singhateh, at the High Court complex in Banjul, to shed light on certain information requested by the said Commission.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:57

Football-Gambia Convenes Press Conference
[Daily Observer] Football Gambia on Friday convened a press conference on issues to train and develop Gambian sports. Football Gambia is an agency based in the United Kingdom but has an office in The Gambia headed by Yahya Manneh who gave a brief explanation about their one week programme.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:57

Gifts Foundation Gives to Kanilai Farms, Others
[Daily Observer] The Goodwill International Football Training Services (GIFTS) Monday donated 600 pairs of rain boots to Kanilai Family Farms, the National Environment Agency (NEA) and some Women's Groups in the country. Each of the beneficiaries will receive 200 pairs of the rain boots.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:56

Gambia: 50 Patients Benefit From Operafrica's Cataract Operation
[Daily Observer] 50 Gambians suffering from cataract infection have had their lives changed through an eye operation sponsored by a UK charity called Operafrica. In collaboration with National Eye Care Programme and Sight Savers International, the project embarked upon by Operafrica, has for the past years been operating andproviding funds for beneficiaries to undergo eye operation.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:56

Gambia: Creative Young Artist Discovered in Basse
[Daily Observer] URR - The world of creativity and talent has no limitation as they are gifts from our creator. One person gifted with such creative mind is 10-year-old Ebrima Baldeh, from Basse Mansajang Kunda, in the Upper River Region of The Gambia.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:56

Gambia: Farato Health Centre, Good Shepherd Nursery Assisted
[Daily Observer] Better Community Association (BCA), a local charitable organisation, last Friday, 3rd February 2012 donated an assortment of medical items worth over 2,000 Swiss Francs; learning materials and cooking utensils worth over D15, 000, to both the Farato Health Centre and the Good Shepherd Nursery School in Farato village, in the Kombo South District of West Coast Region.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:56

Div 1 Round Up, Young Africans Set Early Pace
[Daily Observer] Defending Gambian domestic league champions Brikama United's indifferent start to the season continued at the wekend when they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Steve Biko FC at the Box Bar Mini-Stadium in Brikama on Sunday.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:56

Three More Cabinet Appointments
[Daily Observer] The president of the Republic of The Gambia, Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya AJJ Jammeh has effected three cabinet appointments with effect from yesterday, Monday, 6th February 2012. According to a media release from State House, Dr Mamadou Tangara, Dr. Mariama Sarr Ceesay and Abdou Kolley have been reappointed into Cabinet.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:56

Greenland Crowned Mandinary 2012 Nawettan Champions
[Daily Observer] Greenland FC have been crowned champions of the Mandinary Nawettan tournament after beating Sanchaba United by 1-0 in a keenly contested final match played at the village community field over the weekend.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:56

Women U17 Edge Past Sierra Leone - To Face Tunisia in Next Round
[Daily Observer] The Gambia National Women Under 17 team on Sunday made sure of their passage into the next round of African qualifiers for a place in the World U17 Championship in the Eastern European country of Azerbaijan, despite a 3-1 defeat to Sierra Leone in the second leg of their preliminary round qualifier in Makeni.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:56

Skye Bank CEO, Others Congratulate President Jammeh
[Daily Observer] More institutions and individuals continue to congratulate the Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, following his landslide victory in the November 24, 2011 Presidential Election.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 13:56

The EU Grant
[Daily Observer] It is indeed a welcome development that the European Union (EU) has given the government some D400 million to support good governance.The grant, which also contains a media component, has come at a much better time, when the country through committed leadership is pushing for greater sustainable development.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 12:01

Re - Nurses and Doctors Are Difficult to Train and Maintain
[Foroyaa] I vehemently subscribe to the editorial opinion of Foroyaa that it's quite difficult to train and maintain health personals world over, particularly in the developing countries where remunerations and incentives for healthcare workers are quite appalling.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 10:52

Ali Sowe Hits Double As Gamtel Smash Struggling Hawks
[Foroyaa] It wasn't until in the final minutes when Ali Sowe poked in two last-gasp goals to add to struggling Banjul Hawk's woes as the capital club goes winless in five games.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 10:52

A Multi Million Water Project Launched in Bajagarr
[Foroyaa] The project been funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is at a tune of 12,739,024 dalasi is with the aim to improve access to clean and safe drinking water for a total of 30,000 inhabitants in 12 communities of the West Coast Region.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 10:52

EU Grants D400 Million to Gov't for Governance Programme
[Foroyaa] The Republic of the Gambia and European Union signed a governance support programme on Friday 3rd January, 2012 at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs at the Quadrangle in Banjul. The governance programme which has an envelope of 10 million Euro, is equivalent to about 400 million Gambian Dalasi.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 10:52

Gamcot Receives Cotton Seeds From Counterparts in Senegal
[Foroyaa] The Acting Manager of Gamcot, the only cotton company in the Gambia , Mr. Woppa Baldeh revealed that the cotton company in collaboration with the Cotton Growers Association has received a total number of 100 hectares worth of cotton seeds from their Senegalese counterparts in support of cotton production in the Gambia .
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 10:52

GRA Head Explains Default to Tax Commission
[Foroyaa] Sittings at the Tax Commission continues with the testimonies of Construction Companies and the Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority who explained to Commission the reason why he failed to comply with tax order.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 10:52

At the National Assembly the Gambia College Under the Microscope
[Foroyaa] The vice chancellor of the University of The Gambia (UTG) and the overseer of The Gambia College asserted that the low salary earned by college lecturers has made it difficult to attract and retain faculty and staff over the years.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 10:52

Have the V/P And Three Ministers Been Appointed ?
[Foroyaa] It has been reported that President Jammeh has retained the Vice President and Women Affairs and three Ministers to his new cabinet since he dissolved the old cabinet on the 2nd of February 2012.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 10:52

A Government Without a Full Cabinet? Constitutional Lawyers Should Guide the Nation
[Foroyaa] Readers would recall that the President of the Republic assumed office on 19th January 2011. The Constitution has said when a person elected President he/she should assume office.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 10:52

Brikama Stumble to Ports
[Foroyaa] Brikama United crumbled to Gambia Ports Authority yesterday evening losing on a goal to nil before a low key turnout of spectators at the Independence stadium.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 14:07

Gam League Wraps - Soldiers Spring Back With Win
[Foroyaa] Armed Forces garnered their second victory of the season, strolling past Serrekunda United at the Manjai father Cough complex to keep their nose in front after an unimpressive start to the league campaign.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 14:04

Gambia: EU Allocates 10 Million Euro for Better Governance
[Foroyaa] Today, the European Union will sign a Financing Agreement with the Government of The Gambia for the "Governance programme in The Gambia" providing funding, in the form of a grant, for a total amount of 10 million Euro to support improving democratic and economic governance in The Gambia.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 14:04

Justice Minister Unveils Lady of Justice Stature At High Court Complex
[Foroyaa] A stature depicting the Lady of Justice at the High Court Complex at Independence Drive in Banjul was unveiled by Mr. Edward Anthony Gomez, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, at a ceremony held on Wednesday 1 February 2012. This Lady of Justice stature, in legal circles, is said to embody and symbolize the independence, fairness, balance and impartial nature of justice.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 14:02

Decoration Ceremony at Fajara Barrack
[Foroyaa] Fajara barracks republican National Guard on Thursday hosted a decoration of 178 non commissioned officers.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 14:02

Former Social Security MD Testifies
[Foroyaa] Edward Graham, the former Managing Director of Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) yesterday appeared before Justice Emmanuel Nkea at the Special Criminal Court at the Banjul High Court and was cross examined by the state prosecutor, Mrs. Sankareh.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 14:01

Gambia: FAO Deputy Regional Representative on the Horticultural Sites
[Foroyaa] Gambian born FAO Representative to Ghana, Mr. Musa Mbenga, who was a former Minister of Agriculture and also among the delegates visiting the Banjulunding garden and the Wellingara Modern Agricultural Centre, when asked by this reporter to give his assessment on the field trips, said for Banjulunding he thinks he has seen a lot of improvement compared to his last visit there.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 13:58

Man Charged With Giving False Information to State House
[Foroyaa] One Baboucarr Jawara, a resident of Brikama town was on Monday 30 January, arraigned before magistrate Hillay Abeke of Brikama Magistrates' Court on the charge of giving false information to the office of the President. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of D50,000 with two Gambian Sureties.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 13:57

Gambia to Face Strengthened Side
[Concord] The Gambia female U-17 squad are expected to face a fully strengthened Sierra Starlet squad in the return league match of the FIFA U-17 preliminary World Cup qualifiers.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 13:55

Pa Saikou Kujabi Impresses in Debut
[Daily Observer] Gambian international defender Pa Saikou Kujabi impressed the fans at Hibernian's Easter Road on his debut on Saturday as to lead his Scottish premier league side into the last eight of the Scottish Cup following a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 13:53

GRA Boss Grilled
[Daily Observer] Bakary Sanyang, the commissioner general of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) last Friday, 3rd February 2012 appeared before the Tax Evasion Inquiry Commission, chaired by Justice Mama Fatima Singhateh, to give reasons why he failed to comply with the orders of the said Commission.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 13:53

Dr Njie-Saidy, Three Others Back in Cabinet
[Daily Observer] Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy and three others have been reappointed to Cabinet. This was disclosed in a press release issued Friday by the Office of the President. According to the release, Mambury Njie, Ousman Sonko, and Fatou Mass Jobe-Njie have been appointed ministers of Finance and Economic Affairs; Interior; and Tourism and Culture, respectively.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 13:53

Presidential Quranic Memorization Winners Awarded
[Daily Observer] Four young Gambian Islamic scholars that emerged winners of the third Presidential Quranic Memorization Competition were on Friday afternoon at the July 22nd Square in Banjul awarded various prizes by the initiator and sponsor of the Competition, the Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 13:53

Gambia: Dutch Foundation Donates to College
[Daily Observer] Maladah Foundation in Holland, recently donated over 22 laptops, desktop computers, blackboards, books, tables and stationeries to the Gambia College in Brikama, West Coast Region.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 13:53

In Banjul Demba Cultural Festival - Methodist LBS, St Joseph UBS and Gambia SSS Emerge Best Presenters
[Daily Observer] In a well contested debate organised by the Banjul Demba Cultural Organisation, sponsored by Gambia Tours and Gambia National Lottery in the Educational Forum segment of the recently concluded 13th edition of the Banjul Demba Cultural Festival, the Methodist Lower Basic School, Saint Joseph Upper Basic School and the Gambia Senior Secondary School, emerged the best debaters in a debate contest held at the Laico Atlantic Hotel in Banjul.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 13:53

Gambia: Nasir SSS Holds Inter-House
[Daily Observer] Basse, Urr - Nasir Ahmadiyyaa Senior Secondary School in the Upper River Region last Saturday held its annual inter-house athletics competition at the school playing ground in Basse Mansajang.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 13:53

Forward Ali Sowe's Brace Secure Gamtel Second Win
[Daily Observer] A second half brace from Ali Sowe was all that was needed to ensure victory for Gamtel as they defeated Hawks in week five of the GFA first division championship. It was the FA Cup champions second win of the campaign. The game started brightly for both teams but the first half saw the telecommunication boys having the best of chances.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 13:53