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Minority Leader Turns Focus on GPTC Friday 11th April 2008 As sessions continue at the National Assembly the question as to what the state of affairs is at Gambia Public Transport Corporation was recently posed by Hon. Momodou Sanneh, Minority Leader and National Assembly Member for Kiang West. The Honourable member questioned the situation at the Corporation. ... Politicians Should go back to School - Global Campaign for Education Friday 11th April 2008 Global Campaign for Education has made a strong case for the education of politicians. In a press release issued recently on the occasion of the 2008 Global Week ... Sohm Alkalo Stands Accused as Seven Others Face Tribunal Friday 11th April 2008 The Alkalo of Sohm, Momodou Jarju, is alleged to have connived with seven other people in felling trees and burning them into charcoal in the Kombo East forest. The ... Nine Arrested as Man Dies of Suspected Beating Friday 11th April 2008 No fewer than nine people are reported to have been arrested by the police for allegedly beating a man, who died as a result of his injuries in Bansang, Central River ... Remembering Imam Ratib Alhaji Abdoulie Jobe (1910-2004) Friday 11th April 2008 The late Alhaji Abdoulie Jobe Imam Ratib of Banjul and the acclaimed chief patron of 26 Islamic organization throughout The Gambia died in the hands of his immediate ...

Soroptimists Donate Medical Equipments to RVTH Friday 11th April 2008 Soroptimist International, a worldwide organisation for women in management and professions, on Wednesday donated medical equipment to the Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital (RVTH). The equipment, a blood pressure machine, diabetes monitoring system, mosquito ... One-Day Workshop on Trade and Environment Held Friday 11th April 2008 The Department of State for Trade, Industry and Employment on Wednesday organised a one-day sensitisation workshop on trade and the environment at the Corinthia ... Catholic Diocese of Banjul Hails Assembly Moderator Friday 11th April 2008 Participants at the recently ended Diocesan Assembly have praised their moderator for being professional, accurate and having the foresight to handle deliberations ...

Gambia First in Africa as Two Gambians Receive International Olympic Honours Friday 11th April 2008 Gambia First in Africa as Two Gambians Receive International Olympic Honours On Monday 7th April 2008 Alhaji A.B. Dandeh-Njie and Alhaji A.M. Touray, President and Secretary General respectively of the Gambia National Olympic Committee, ... GFA SG Leaves for Studies Friday 11th April 2008 The Secretary General of The Gambia Football Association, Jammeh EK Bojang, will leave today for the United Kingdom to pursue his Masters programme ... DoS Youth and Sports Vehicle Misery at an End Friday 11th April 2008 The Director at the Department of State for Youths and Sports was yesterday official handed over a brand new vehicle putting an end to the department’s long standing ... Profile: Abib Njie Young Talented Striker Friday 11th April 2008 At a tender age, Abib Njie started football in the streets of Serrekunda. Born in Dippa Kunda, Abib Njie played part of his early football with Walers FC, a nawettan ... 2010 Commonwealth Games Delhi India Friday 11th April 2008 Queens Baton Relay As the preparations for Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games pick up speed. The Organising ... Fun and Talent Execution Day For Brufut Gilkock Football Academy Friday 11th April 2008 Gilkock Football Academy of Brufut lined up yet another program to amuse its interns (players). The program, called “Fun and Talent Execution Day,” is scheduled ...

Follow Obama’s Good Example Friday 11th April 2008 Well done Barrack Obama! The Democratic front runner has done what so many African leaders have failed to do and critisised Robert Mugabe for not releasing the results of the election held on March 29th. The US Senator was unafraid in his words. He said that the people of Zimbabwe were tired of Mugabe’s failed policies, which have reduced the country from the breadbasket of Africa to a basket case. This is leadership. The Zambian President, Levy Mwanwasa, has called for an emergency meeting of the Southern African Development Committee. This is in contrast to Thabo Mbeki’s call for ...	AFRICELL: D10,000,000 Thank You Price *Recharge more and win* Tuesday 8th April 2008 Three years ago, Africell together with the whole country celebrated its four years with a big concert and a car price. In 2006, the company watched the world cup together with the entire nation and another car price was won. Also in the same year, Africell gave out a million Dalasi cash price to one lucky winner, Maimuna Sanyang. In 2007, Africell subscribers again voted to select the face of Africell, which was very interactive. Subscribers also voted to build the Dream House price, which was ...

Bench Warrant for Suspect’s Arrest to Be Issued Friday 11th April 2008 * Gunjur Man Arrested Friday 11th April 2008 * Serekundanding Tragic Accident Case Underway Friday 11th April 2008	Don’t Try to Silence the Voice of the People! *Thurs*day 10th April 2008 It is disturbing that a senior journalist from The Point has been singled out and informed that his organisation should not have carried out the function for which it was established. We refer to the fact that Abba Gibba has been informed by Magistrate Edrisa Fafa Mbai that the paper should not have published the story regarding Hon. Ebrima Jammeh’ ...