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Medical Control Agency Fined for Wasting AKI Victims’ Families’ Time

Banjul · Banjul

Medical Control Agency Fined for Wasting AKI Victims’ Families’ Time

By: Nicholas Bass The Banjul High Court Wednesday ordered The Gambia Medical Control Agency to pay a sum of D2,500 each as transport cost to eighteen [18] family victims of the deceased children who suffered from Acute Kidney Injury [AKI]. The court presided over by Honourable Justice Ebrima Jaiteh said the sum should be paid to victims’ families who were present in court for delayed proceedings. The defence state counsel, M. D. Mballow, represe…Read Article

BCC Operated Without Financial Controls - Mayor Lowe Reveals

Banjul · Banjul

BCC Operated Without Financial Controls - Mayor Lowe Reveals

By: Fatou Krubally Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has admitted that the Banjul City Council (BCC) operated without a formal expenditure ceiling during her tenure, describing the council’s internal systems as weak and “polluted.” She made the admission while testifying before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday. Under questioning from Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez, Mayor Lowe acknowledged that neither she nor the council had set spendin…Read Article

CIWM Members Support WasteAid Project in The Gambia

Banjul · Banjul

CIWM Members Support WasteAid Project in The Gambia

A team of waste management experts from the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) recently visited The Gambia to join WasteAid’s support of Operation Sanity – a local environmental initiative. The seven-day technical support visit aimed to bolster local capacity, share best practices, and develop sustainable solutions to pressing sanitation challenges in the region. Operation Sanity is a collaborative project with Kanifing Municipal …See the Story

Court Orders West Coast Radio Proprietor to Produce Government Spokesperson’s Interview

By: Nicholas Bass The Banjul High Court presided over by Honorable Justice Ebrima Jaiteh on Monday ordered the Proprietor of West Coast Radio to produce the interview audio version of the Government Spokesperson, Ebrima G. Sankareh. Despite Mr. Sankareh not being served with the court summons to appear and testify, he appeared yesterday before Banjul High Court in the ongoing trial of Ousainou Bojang, accused of killing two police officers and i…Banjul · Banjul See the Story

Environment Minister Outlines Tougher Sand Mining Rules, Clean Energy Push

By: Fatou Krubally The Minister of Environment Rohey John-Manjang, has told the National Assembly that government is stepping up efforts to rehabilitate degraded sand mining sites and promote cleaner energy sources to reduce deforestation. Mrs Manjang who is also the Minister of Climate Change and Natural Resources was speaking during a parliamentary question-and-answer session on Wednesday. She says the National Environment Agency (NEA) is enfo…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Tears in court as man narrates how ex-wife accused him of rape

Deen told the court that in a private conversation with the victim and her grandparents, the victim allegedly confessed that the accusations were “masterminded” by his ex-wife.’ In his testimony yesterday before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of High Court in Banjul, Deen broke down in tears as he recounted a private meeting held with the victim and her grandparents, saying: “I asked them what did I do so wrong to my ex-wife that she would accuse me of r…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

IGP, QTV & 2 media outlets ordered to produce DIG press briefing video

The order followed an oral application made by defence counsel Lamin J. Darboe during the testimony of Deputy Inspector General of Police. Deputy IGP Momodou Sowe took the stand yesterday to shed light on statements he made during a press briefing held on 15 September 2023 at Police Headquarters in Banjul. “This ruling follows an oral application made by learned defence counsel, Lamin J. Darboe, on behalf of the first accused, Ousainou Bojang, s…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Toastmasters Int’l honours Ambassador Touray

The prestigious award was received on his behalf by Mrs. Carol Blell, the current President of the Gambia Elite Toastmasters Chapter. The ceremony brought together distinguished Toastmasters, members, leaders, and public speaking enthusiasts from across West Africa to commemorate a century of excellence in fostering confident communicators and visionary leaders. Ambassador Touray’s foundational leadership laid the groundwork for the growth and…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Court Orders West Coast Radio Station Owner to Produce Government Spokesman's Interview

By: Nicholas Bass The Banjul High Court, presided over by the Honourable Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, on Monday ordered the owner of West Coast Radio to produce the audio recording of the interview with government spokesperson Ebrima G. Sankareh. Although Mr. Sankareh was not summoned or subpoenaed to testify, he appeared before the Banjul High Court yesterday in the ongoing trial of Ousainou Bojang, who is accused of killing two police officers and w…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Two Government Officers Deny Seeing/Having CCTV Footage of Alleged PIU Shooter

By: Nicholas Bass The Government Spokesperson, Ebrima G. Sankareh and Deputy Inspector General of Police Momodou Sowe on Tuesday denied seeing and having the CCTV footage of Ousainou Bojang, the man accused of killing two police officers and injuring another. Testifying before Honourable Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of Banjul High Court, the Government Spokesperson, Mr. Sankareh and Deputy IGP, Mr. Sowe, both denied seeing and having the CCTV footages …Banjul · Banjul Read Article

THE GAMBIA’S TOP WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM CROWDFUNDS TO STAY ON THE PITCH – The Standard Newspaper

Gambian football champions Jeshwang United FC aims to help its players make a community-driven comeback through a crowdfunding campaign on Zaar. After more than two decades at the top of women’s football in The Gambia, Jeshwang United Football Club has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Zaar to help keep its players on the pitch. Based in the Old Jeshwang area of Kanifing Municipal Council in The Gambia, Jeshwang United FC was established in 20…Kanifing Municipal Council · Kanifing Municipal Council Read Article

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