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Witness Admits Buying BCC Land Without Partner Approval Amid $13 Million Profit Claims

Taxes · Chajarí

Witness Admits Buying BCC Land Without Partner Approval Amid $13 Million Profit Claims

By: Fatou Krubally A key witness, Shel Elhajj, told the local government commission of inquiry investigating Banjul City Council (BCC) land transactions that he paid $2 million for a plot of land from BCC in 2019 without prior approval from his supposed business partners, raising questions about the legitimacy of the deal and the eventual profit made. Elhajj, a retired businessman, testified that the land purchase was intended for a joint ventur…See the Story

Environmental Analyst Blames Recent Runoff Water on Poor Drainage System

Mexico City, Mexico · Mexico City

Environmental Analyst Blames Recent Runoff Water on Poor Drainage System

By: Nyima Sillah An environmental analyst, Mr. Momodou Senghore has blamed poor drainage system as a factor responsible for the recent water overflow in parts of the Greater Banjul Area. Speaking with this medium on Tuesday, Mr. Senghore said the incident should not be described as flooding, but rather runoff water caused by the failure of the drainage system to handle even a short period of rain. “I wouldn’t call it flooding. The rain didn’…See the Story

Three Justice Ministry Staffers Granted Bail Amounting to D16m

Corruption · Banjul

Three Justice Ministry Staffers Granted Bail Amounting to D16m

By: Nicholas Bass The Banjul High Court Monday granted a sum of D16 million bail bond to three staff members of Justice Ministry. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, the presiding judge granted the bail to the three staffers of Intellectual Property Registrar Trademark under the Ministry of Justice. The three men are accused of stealing D14,395,620 amongst other charges. It would be recalled that Seedy Jammeh, Yusupha M.Cham and Matarr Sylva between the year…See the Story

National Assembly Pushes For Exit Plan for Senegalese Forces

By: Fatou Krubally The National Assembly has demanded clear answers from the Minister of Defence on the continued presence of Senegalese soldiers in The Gambia, with lawmakers calling for a concrete exit plan now that the country remains at peace. During a heated session on Wednesday, the Honourable Member for Janjanbureh Constituency, Omar Jammeh pressed the Defence Minister Hon. Sering Modou Njie to present material evidence of any agreement t…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Rohey Malick Lowe Says CEOs Control Council, Not the Mayors – Foroyaa Newspaper

Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe of the Banjul City Council (BCC) on 25 June testified before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, where she faced a detailed and probing interrogation by Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez on matters relating to financial governance, administrative authority, and compliance with local government laws. The testimony, marked by moments of candid admissions and pointed legal clarifications, revealed deep structural problems a…Banjul · Banjul See the Story

The Point Newspaper 02/07/2025

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Three Justice Ministry Employees Released on Bail for 16 Million Gmd

By: Nicholas Bass The Banjul High Court on Monday granted bail of 16 million dalasi to three Justice Ministry staff members. Presiding Justice Ebrima Jaiteh granted bail to the three employees of the Intellectual Property Registry – Trademarks Section – under the Justice Ministry. The three men are accused of stealing 14,395,620 dalasi, among other charges. Seedy Jammeh, Yusupha M.Banjul · Banjul Read Article

IGP’s court snub unacceptable, against rule of law - Justice Jaiteh

“The IGP should have appeared or, at the very least, delegated someone to represent him out of respect for this court. To simply turn a blind eye to the law especially as the IGP is, in my view, unacceptable, unprincipled, and contrary to the rule of law. Nevertheless, since the media houses have provided the video footage, we will proceed to review them,” Jaiteh emphasised. He continued: “The Inspector General of Police was served with this cou…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Un consultant témoigne sur le projet de recherche sanitaire du BCC devant la Commission des collectivités locales

Par: Fatou Krubally Témoignant lundi devant la Commission d’enquête sur les collectivités locales, un consultant en santé engagé pour le projet de recherche sanitaire du Banjul City Council (BCC) a mis en lumière les principaux défis ayant entravé la mise en œuvre du projet. Phabian Ina Grante, la consultante, a révélé que le projet a connu de sérieux revers en raison de l’absence de protocoles clairs et de retards prolongés dans les procédures …Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Two Gov’t Officers Deny Calling Alleged PIU Shooter “Casamance Rebel”

By: Nicholas Bass The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Momodou Sowe and National Security Adviser, Abubakarr Suleiman Jeng on Tuesday both denied calling Ousainou Bojang a “rebel from Casamance.” They made the denial while appearing before the Banjul High Court where the case of alleged PIU Shooter resumed. It could be recalled that Ousainou Bojang was accused of killing two paramilitary officers and injuring the third and the case became kno…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Court slaps 3 MoJ staff with D16M bail in D14M economic crime case

The accused, who are currently facing charges including economic crimes, theft, forgery, official corruption, abuse of office, and other related offences totalling 14, 396, 620 million dalasis, have denied any wrongdoing, pleading not guilty to all charges levelled against them. When the case was mentioned yesterday, M. Sarr announced his appearance for the State, while counsel S. Sonko appeared for the 1st and 3rd accused person, and senior cou…Corruption · Banjul Read Article

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