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Analysis & CommentsMama Kandeh and Adama Barrow: TELL…
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Fajara 17 August 2017 President Adama Barrow has sworn in two new members of The Gambia’s Judicial Service Commission. Former National Assembly member Lamin Ceesay of Jarumeh Koto and veteran agronomist Bolong L.K. Jatta of Busumbala both took the oath at a swearing-in ceremony in the Office of the President today. Constituting the membership of the commission and getting it fully operational is part of the institutional reforms underway to improve efficiency in the Gambian Judiciary. Messrs Jatta and Ceesay told journalists after the ceremony that they would work diligently along with other members to contribute to sound reform of the Gambian Judiciary. They expressed their appreciation for the trust bestowed on them, and optimism that the appointment of qualified Gambian judges would restore confidence in the country’s judicial system. Chief Justice Hassan Abubacarr Jallow said the new members of the Judicial Service Commission brought a wealth of community experience to the work of the body, and strengthened it immensely. He expressed confidence in their ability to discharge their responsibilities with professionalism and integrity. The Judiciary Service Commission is responsible for recommending appointments of judges and magistrates. It also advises the President and the government on measures to improve efficiency. The appointments were based on section 145(1)(e) and section 145(1)(f) of The Gambia’s 1997 Constitution. The Secretary General and head of the Gambian Civil Service, Mr Dawda Fadera, and senior officials from the Judiciary and the Office of the President witnessed the ceremony.
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Interior Minister Mai Ahmad Fatty on Thursday met with the Prime Minister of Senegal Abdoulla Boun Dione, assuring him of greater cooperation in the areas of peace and security. Fatty was accompanied to the Primature by his Senegalese counterpart Abdoulai Daouda Diallo, as he leads a high level delegation to a landmark security cooperation summit in Dakar. And he told Prime Minister Boun Dione that President Adama Barrow was desirous of the need for Senegal to remain The Gambia’s strongest partner in the critical area of security. He said: “I have my team here including the police and immigration – and I’ve tasked them to work closely with their counterparts here in Senegal. We have a very good stand; a very good working condition; and a very good chemistry – and this is going to help our cooperation.” On his part, Prime Minister Abdoula Boun Dione said Senegal appreciates the traditionally cordial and strong relationship with The Gambia. He said: “We should continue to see Senegal and The Gambia as one. Weare the same and we have common aspirations. We should continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning core interests including security.” Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mai Ahmad Fatty Wednesday afternoon paid a special visit to Senegal’s police academy, where he interacted with the trainee police officers. The international academy is equipped with start-of-the-art training equipment and facilities. Close to 2000 recruits are enrolled in the academy. Minister Fatty expressed admiration over the facility and said The Gambia needed one in the professionalization of law enforcement.
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According to the Standard Newspaper issue of Wednesday 16th August, 2017, three thousand one hundred forty-six [3146] ghost...
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Breaking NewsPresident Barrow declares tomorrow a Public Holiday in observance of Sang Marie
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