[Foroyaa]The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs laid down the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for The Gambia in the year 2015 before the National Assembly on Monday 1 December 2015. This is in accordance with section 152 of the constitution which states that "The President shall cause the Secretary of State responsible for finance to prepare and lay before the National Assembly at least thirty days before the end of the financial year, estimates of the revenue and expenditure of The Gambia for the follow
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The 2015 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure Scraping the Back of the People to Pay Debts
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Finance Minister Presents 2015 Estimates
[Foroyaa]The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Mr. Kebba S. Touray, on Monday 1st December 2014 presented the 2015 draft estimates of revenues and expenditures of the Government of the Gambia for the period 1st January to 31st December 2015 to the National Assembly in Banjul.
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Ebola Outbreak in West Africa Affects Tourism
[Foroyaa]The Ebola Outbreak in West Africa has affected not only Tourism in the Gambia, but the business sector as well. This was revealed by entrepreneurs in the business sector and staffs from different hotels during an Ebola sensitization Forum organized by Tango in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health on Friday 28th November 2014.
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Bem Set to Battle With Brikama in Super Nawettan
[The Point]BEM will rub shoulders with Brikama in the 2014 Premier Games-sponsored Super Nawettan zonal football championship today at the Banjul KG5 Mini Stadium.
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Facade of Democracy Crumbles
[Africa In Fact]Six opposition parties refuse to participate in another sham election in Gambia.
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KM Dominates in Super Nawetaan
[Daily Observer]Kanifing Municipality dominated the Premier Games Super Nawetaan after the region produced three of the four semifinalists following respective quarterfinal wins on Tuesday.
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Us$200,000 Eye Vision Center Launched in Brikama
[Daily Observer]An Eye Vision Center financed at the tune of US$200, 000 was yesterday launched in Brikama, West Coast Region (WCR) by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Eye Health Programme (NEHP) and OneSight Group.
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Doyen Sports Debunk Hawks Claims
[Daily Observer]Sports equity firm Doyen Sports has refuted claims made by Hawks Football Club that it had agreed a multi-million dalasi four-year deal with the Gambian first division club.
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Kuloro Community Association Wins KNF 2014 Talent Exhibition
[Daily Observer]Kuloro ChildFund Community Association has been crowned the champions of the Kaira Nyining ChildFund affiliated Federation (KNF) 2014 talent exhibition which was held on Saturday at the Kombo East Village of Sohm.
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GHDT to Open Another Veterinary Hospital Soon
[Daily Observer]As part of their efforts to provide quality veterinary services across the country, Dr Heather Armstrong, the director of The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust (GHDT), has disclosed that her organization will soon open another veterinary hospital at Makka Sutu in the West Coast Region (WCR).
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Bakau Coach Banned for Season, Brikima Fined
[Daily Observer]The appeals and disciplinary sub-committee of the Super Nawetaan Organising Committee have banned the head coach of Bakau, Sainey Sanyang, for the rest of tournament and fined the zone D1,000.
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AGA Observes Albinos Awareness Day
[Daily Observer]The Association of Gambian Albinos (AGA) on Friday observed Albinos Awareness Day at a ceremony held at the Kanifing Multipurpose hall.
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BRCB 16th Annual Youth Gathering Held
[Daily Observer]The Banjul Red Cross Branch Saturday held its 16th annual youth gathering at The Gambia Senior Secondary School (GSSS) hall in Banjul.
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GAMTEL Wins 'Golden Europe Award'
[Daily Observer]The Gambia Telecommunications Company (GAMTEL) has won the Golden Europe Award for Quality and Commercial Prestige in Geneva, Switzerland, officials disclosed Monday.
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Alleged Murderer Testifies in Defence
[Daily Observer]One Basiru Bah, an alleged murderer on Tuesday gave his defence testimony, as the first defence witness (DW1) in a murder trial involving the state against him, before the Special Criminal Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Emmanuel A Amadi.
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International Volunteer Day Celebrated
[The Point]Gambian volunteers on Friday joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Volunteers Day on the theme, "Make Change Happen, Volunteer!".
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National Swimming Team Returns Home
[The Point]The national swimming team yesterday, Monday 8th December 2014 returned home from the just concluded 12th FINA World Swimming Championship held in Doha, Qatar between 3rd to 7th December 2014.
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Natc, Solidagro Commended
[The Point]The communities of Kerr Bano, Samba Musu, Jajari and Daru Barakat in the North Bank Region have commended Solidarity for Agriculture (SOLIDAGRO), a Belgium International NGO, through Njawara Agricultural Training Centre (NATC) for its support to improving vegetable production in a bid to achieve food security.
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Ebola-Free Gambia Message Sent Via Football Tourney
[The Point]A beach football final at the weekend echoed the message of Ebola-free Gambia for all around the world to know the smiling coast of Africa is safe and sound, with nothing like Ebola in the country.
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The British Ambassador's Statement On Human Rights Day
[The Point]Every year on 10 December the world observes Human Rights Day to highlight the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.It is fitting for this year that the United Nations' slogan for marking this event is 'Human Rights 365' as part of its efforts to remind all countries and citizens of the world that Human Rights knows no boundaries and it should be practiced every day of the calendar year.
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