Ousman Sowe, the director general of the country’s State Intelligence Service (SIS) recently delivered a lecture for visiting Nigerian Military Personnel on Covid-19 and its implications.
After the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of The Central Bank met to review the economic and financial development in the first quarter of 2021, the committee observed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) growth, Bank’s Composite Index of Economic Activity (CIEA) and the rising trend in inflationary pressure.
Bakary Badjie, board chair Education For All Campaign Network – The Gambia (EFANet) has called on Gambia government and Local Government Authorities (LGAs) to demand action in line with the One Billion Voices campaign, among other things to increase state funding for education by 20% of public expenditure; ensure inclusive education system through equitable financing and programmes that prioritise the most marginalised; and provide free quality education for all and end the trend towards the privatisation and commercialisation of education.
After two years of national duty designed to investigate crimes committed by former President Yahya Jammeh and his enablers, the lead counsel of the TRRC, Essa M. Faal revealed that about 220 to 250 murders occurred in the country under Jammeh; adding that justice should be done and it must be seen to be done.
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) began the national voter registration on Saturday, 29 May 2021 and a million Gambians are expected to register ahead of the first post Yahya Jammeh presidential election.
From time immemorial, local griots also known in Mandinka parlance as ‘Jali’ have not only served as praise singers, but custodians of oral history. They belong to an important hierarchy in Mandinka social groupings just like smiths, metal workers and leather workers also known as‘Karanke’.
Incoming prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said he “agrees” with The Gambia truth commission (TRRC) lead counsel that after testimonies linking exiled ex-ruler Yahya Jammeh to massacres, rape, “disappearances,” torture, etc., “Justice must happen”.
The chairman of the TRRC Dr. Lamin J. Sise, on Friday during the closing event of public hearings of the commission indicated that during the 871 days of work, The Gambia and the world heard from 392 witnesses, which the majority of whom were victims of atrocities meted out to innocent civilians by the State. He said the witnesses appearing before the Commission also included self-confessed perpetrators.
Francis Gomez, who was arrested by the Anti Crime Unit officers when he was masquerade dancing in the streets of Manjai Kunda, for unlawful gathering was convicted and sentenced to six months’ imprisonment which was suspended by Magistrate Mam Samba of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court.
Saikou Jallow, former orderly to ex-president Yahya Jammeh, yesterday in his TRRC testimony, unveiled a list of persons perceived by former Gambia leader Yahya Jammeh as enemies to be executed in order to silence them and entrench himself in power.
Kumba Sanyang (not her real name) was just 22 when she was picked up by PIU in May 2016. She spent 11 days in PIU detention while on trial. While in custody, her body suffered violations ranging from consistent buttocks slapping by men at the barracks to beatings with hosepipe, and making her clean the entire barracks, sweep the campus environment and wash their bowls every morning.
Numerous female students have dropped out from schools in the Central River Region of The Gambia as a result of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19); The Point has been reliably informed.
Modou Njie, a soldier of The Gambia Armed Force (GAF), yesterday testified before the TRRC on the account of the December 30th attack, which took place at the State House. The attack was aimed at removing former President Yahya Jammeh from power.
The Co proprietor of The Point Media Company in The Gambia, Mr. Pap Saine is among five distinguished CEOs nominated for the 2021 Africa’s Most Respected CEOs in the media-print category by The African Industry CEO Awards.
Harvesting oysters has become an economic benefit for women in The Gambia. Not only have female farmers been able to improve their economic condition, but they are also contributing lot towards boosting the country’s economy.
Highlighting it’s Performance Audit on Emergency Obstetric Care in Public Health Facilities, the National Audit Office, at a press conference yesterday blamed the Ministry of Health (MoH) for failure to meet Maternal Mortality Rate targets in the country over the years.
Halifa Sallah, secretary general and party leader of the People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), has said that injustice and poverty in The Gambia are caused by ignorance, adding that people must research to know themselves.
