The information obtained from the Poliso Facebook page states: “The accused entered a bureau de change and attempted to convert 50,000 CFA into dalasi, the bureau attendant had already given him D4, 500. However, the bureau attendant soon detected that out of the money, 20000 CFA was counterfeit.”
“When the accused was already on his way out, his attention was later called. Unfortunately, he started running. Unluckily for him, he got caught and was quickly apprehended and brought to the police and charged for the offence contrary to section 340 of the criminal code. The accused is in police custody and will be arraigned before court.”
“The Inspector General of Police thus, urged the public to be vigilant and watch-out when it comes to dealings with unknown persons in changing money, especially foreign currencies.
The Central Bank of The Gambia is pleased to inform the public that His Excellency Adama Barrow, the President of the Republic The Gambia will preside over the formal opening ceremony of the 44th Ordinary Session of the Association of African Central Banks (2022 AACB Banjul Meetings) from 31st July – 5th August 2022.
State House, Banjul, 3rd September 2020: President Adama Barrow joins the Catholic Community in The Gambia and abroad to mourn the demise of Bishop Emeritus Michael Joseph Cleary, commonly known in the country as Bishop Cleary, who passed away today, Thursday, 3rd September 2020, in Ireland at the age of 95.
Momodou Hydara, manager, Jah Oil Company has said the Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) has never implemented the 50 meters rule as far as gas stations are concerned in The Gambia.
Top political analyst, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, who also is the leader of the opposition Citizen Alliance Party (CA) has urged The Gambia Police Force (GPF) to produce the investigation report on Dr. Bamba Banja, erstwhile permanent secretary at the Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources.
