12 Years for Manslaughter
[The Point]Justice Emmanuel Nkea of the Special Criminal Court Friday 2012 convicted and sentenced one Modou Sowe to 12 years in prison for the offence of manslaughter.
View ArticlePura Launches Quality Service Monitoring Network Equipment
[The Point]The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) on Friday launched its quality of service monitoring network equipment at their headquarters on Kairaba Avenue.
View ArticleHousebreaking and Theft Case Continues
[The Point]The case of housebreaking and stealing involving one Abdou Aziz Camara Wednesday continued at the Kanifing Magistrates' Court with the testimony of the third prosecution witness, Bakary Darboe.
View ArticleRape Case Continues
[The Point]The rape case involving one Bakary Sanno, who was alleged to have raped his foster-daughter, continued recently at the Special Criminal Court in Banjul before Justice Emmanuel Nkea.
View ArticleGRCS' Early Warning System Training Ends
[Daily Observer]Lrr -The Gambia Red Cross Society in collaboration with the International Federation of the Red Cresent (IFRC) office in Dakar, Senegal on Friday concluded a three-day training for its...
View Article'No Gov't Will Allow 'Irresponsible Press' to Cause Mayhem'
[Daily Observer]The Majority leader and National Assembly member for Serrekunda East, has said that no government would allow 'irresponsible press' to cause mayhem in any country.
View ArticleUpper Nuimi Chief Sworn-in
[Daily Observer]Nbr -The swearing-in and flag raising ceremony of Momodou Chaty Cham, the new chief of Upper Nuimi District in the North Bank Region was held Saturday at his native village of Jurunku....
View ArticlePresident Jammeh Largesse to Christian Community
[Daily Observer]The President of the Republic, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, Friday donated two truckloads of turkey to the Gambia Christian Council, for onward delivery to...
View ArticleBoosting the Ferry Services
[Daily Observer]It is indeed a welcome development that our friends, the Taiwanese have contributed to the purchasing of three new ferry engines to ease transportation between Banjul and Barra. The...
View ArticleThree Nigerians Charged With Economic Crime
[The Point]Amos Uchechukwu Okpala, Ifeayni Nwachukwu Ifesibnachi and Irabor Blessing, all Nigerian nationals, were on 21 December 2012 remanded by the Kanifing Magistrates' Court presided over by...
View ArticleU.S. $20.28 Million Grant to Boost Agriculture
[The Point]The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will provide a US$20.28 million grant to The Gambia to help improve livelihoods of smallholder farmers, with a particular attention...
View ArticleRising Star Head Coach Upbeat Ahead of Ebotown Final
[Daily Observer]The head coach of Rising Star of New Jeshwang has said that he is optimistic of winning the trophy when his side lock horns with Ebotown based Lion Bi FC in the final of the eight-team...
View ArticleReal De Banjul Clinch GFA Super Cup Title
[The Point]The 2011-2012 Gambia Football Association (GFA) division one league champions Real De Banjul have been crowned champions of the 2012 GFA Super Cup, after a 1-0 win over the 2011-2012 FA Cup...
View ArticleGambia U-20 Volleyball Team Crowned Champions
[The Point]The Gambia U-20 volleyball male squad was crowned champions after beating opponents in all their games held at the African volleyball championship qualifiers round held in Dakar, Senegal,...
View ArticleKombo Kerewan Rejuvenate Lead in WCR Third Division Qualifiers
[The Point]Kombo Kerewan have maintained their hundred percent record in the ongoing West Coast Region third division qualifiers after a 1-0 victory over Black and White of Berending, in the group A...
View ArticleSuper Nawettan Organising Committee Gives Ticket Money to Zones
[The Point]The chairman of the 2012 Super Nawettan Committee has said that the committee has given monies derived from gate takings during the Super Nawettan championship to the zones.
View ArticleDouble-Final in Brikama Weekend
[The Point]The Brikama Youth and Sports Association (BYSA) is set to stage a double-final this weekend, with the encounters at the Brikama Mini Stadium this weekend.
View ArticleBakau's Suspension Was Based On Sentiments, Grievances - Bakary Paco Dampha
[Daily Observer]Following the decision by the Super Nawettan Organising Committee chaired by Lamin Camara to slap Bakau with a two-year suspension, D10, 000 fine, and forfeiture of their D30, 000...
View Article'PIU Personnel Reacted Badly'
[Daily Observer]The chairman of the Super Nawettan Organising Committee has blamed personnel of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) for over-reacting when a Bakau fan invaded the pitch during the Super...
View ArticleTijan Jaiteh to Sell Umbro Kits At Reduced Prices
[Daily Observer]Gambian international Tijan Jaiteh will soon start selling quality footballing materials with his first consignment of sporting gears set to arrive in the country next week. These...
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