Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Mama Kandeh and Adama Barrow: TELL US THE TRUTH!

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  In a democracy, politicians do not necessarily say or do the rights things when there is no risk or benefit to what they say or do. In...

HELLO MR PRESIDENT..Cooperation on Security

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It is heartening to learn that our Minister of the Interior, Mr Mai Ahmad Fatty with a high ranking delegation is currently  in Dakar, Senegal, discussing security...

President Barrow swears in two new Judicial Service commissioners

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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.      

Interior Minister Fatty Paid Courtesy Call On Senegalese PM In Dakar

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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.     

HELLO MR PRESIDENT….Ghost Workers

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According to the Standard Newspaper issue of Wednesday 16th August, 2017, three thousand one hundred forty-six ghost workers were uncovered from the government payroll. It is...

HELLO MR PRESIDENT..Gambia Ports Authority: the Worst Service Providers

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The Gambia decided to change a government on December 1st 2016 and usher in a new government of which you are the Chief Executive Officer. This change...

‘I disobeyed instruction to kill’

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  As part of their consultative meeting around the country, members of the technical committee on the setting up of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission, TRRC, have...

Former President Jammeh Withdraws Millions From Tax Recovery Account

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  Gambia's former President, Yahya Jammeh who has ruled the country with iron fist for the past 22 years was accused of ordering the withdrawal of millions of...

EU Held Breakfast Briefing With Members Of The Press

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  The European Union Ambassador to The Gambia, Attila Lajos Wednesday, August 15, organized a breakfast briefing with The Gambian press at the Kairaba Beach Hotel in Kololi....

President Barrow welcomes Archbishop Benjamin Ndiaye of Dakar –Urges continued peaceful coexistence between...

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  Fajara 16 August 2017 – President Barrow has stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence among Gambians of all faiths. Receiving Archbishop Benjamin Ndiaye of Dakar today, President Barrow spoke of the need for continued religious tolerance between Christians and Muslims in The  Gambia.    Archbishop Ndiaye was in Banjul to celebrate the Christian feast of the Assumption – also known locally as ‘Sang Marie’ – at the invitation of Gambia’s Christian community. His visit also coincided with the 60th Anniversary of the Catholic diocese of Banjul.    The Gambian leader spoke of the historic ties between The Gambia and Senegal. He described Archbishop Ndiaye’s visit as one that helped strengthen the family ties between the two countries. President Barrow urged all religious leaders to continue to pray for peace.  He told the delegation, which included members of the Catholic diocese of Banjul, that it was peace that inspired the needed investor confidence to promote economic development.  Archbishop Ndaiye said during the celebration of Sang Marie yesterday, he was encouraged by the solidarity of Muslim religious leaders from Banjul. He prayed for success and peace for the Barrow administration and for humanity at large.     Archbishop Ndiaye told journalists that The Gambia had been a secular state until the former president declared it to be an Islamic state, which he said almost jeopardized the religious tolerance that Gambians shared.  He said new government was here to serve Gambians of all faith and not  those of a particular religion.      Vicar Emil Sambou of the local Catholic diocese earlier expressed similar sentiments.  He said that the people of The Gambia and Senegal were in solidarity in their belief in one God through different ways.  Gambian Fisheries Minister James F.P Gomez praised the maturity that President Barrow demonstrated as a leader in promoting religious tolerance among citizens.  Mr Gomez said Christians in the country felt they were part of the government, with the presence of three Christian members in the Barrow cabinet. He thanked the Archbishop for preaching his message of peace.    Others Gambian cabinet ministers present at the meeting were the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Claudiana Cole, and Youth Minister Henry Gomez. , Also in attendance was Presidential Adviser on Religious Affairs, Alhajie Dembo Bojang, among other senior officials.   

Interior Minister Fatty leads high level delegation to Dakar security cooperation summit

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  Interior Minister Mai Ahmad Fatty has told law enforcement leaders in Senegal that The Gambia was ready to widen peace and security ties with the ally nation. Fatty is leading a high level delegation to a landmark security cooperation summit in Dakar, Senegal – at the comradeship of his Senegalese counterpart Abdoulai Daouda Diallo.   The delegation includes the Inspector General of Police, Landing Kinteh, Fire and Rescue Chief, Roger Bakurin, Commissioner of Prisons, Ansumana Manneh, Drug Law Enforcement Director General,  Bakary Gassama, Solicitor General and Legal Secretary, Cherno Marenah and other senior government officials.   Minister Fatty who spoke alongside his counterpart at opening of the summit on Wednesday said the Summit was dedicated to advancing the strategic partnership between Senegal and The Gambia. Fatty stated: “Given Senegal’s importance in the region, this trip is an important opportunity to build and strengthen our bilateral relations especially as it relates to security.  “We will be exploring together in the areas of border cooperation, illicit drug trafficking, counter-terrorism and sharing advancement in law enforcement research and innovation.  We believe strongly that collaboration between partners and allies is crucial to strengthen regional peace and security.”  Fatty said The Gambia and Senegal have good people-to-people ties and enjoy longstanding bilateral ties.  He added:  a relationship based on history, and shared values and traditions such as democracy and pluralism and respect for the rule of law. The Gambia and Senegal are very close.  The strategic partnership between our two nations is evidence given the many recent trips by cabinet ministers on both sides.”  And he continued: “His Excellency President Adama Barrow and His Excellency Presidency Macky Sall are also engaged in very close and fruitful dialogue  and these high level engagements speak volumes about The Gambia’s recognition of the extreme importance of Senegal, not only in the Senegambia area  but in the dynamic Africa region and environment. Senegal has made major contributions towards consolidating security in West Africa and around the world including some of the most challenging  peace-keeping missions in history.”   The Gambia through the Interior Ministry under the leadership of Minister Fatty is stoking efforts aimed at improving the national security system in line with current challenges. Fatty said: “Our country has been engaged in some deep thinking in terms of our priorities and objectives over the past month. We are currently undertaking a comprehensive review of our security sector. The review is going to be rigorous and evidence based involving unprecedented consultations with Gambians in academia and experts and our friends and allies.   This process will examine three key topics. The first examined the main challenges to The Gambia’s security; the second assessed the Gambian law enforcement’s role in addressing the threats and challenges now and in future; the third area looked at what resources are required to effectively tackle these challenges. The input we received from consultations and our analysis of these key questions shall inform our new policy approach that reflects the vision we have for our country and where we are headed to in the coming years in terms of peace and security.”  On his part, Abdoulai Daouda Diallo, the Interior Minister of Senegal said the visit underlines excellent relationship between The Gambia and Senegal. He said cooperation between the two countries in the area of security was critical at a time when terrorism was taking a dangerous trend affecting all continents and regions. 

Central Bank Officials Appear Before Commission Of Inquiry

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  Officials of the Central Bank of The Gambia Wednesday, August 16, testified before the Commission of Inquiry on the financial activities of the former President Yahya Jammeh...

WAEC 2017 examiners still not paid, cry out loud ahead of Tobaski

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The dozens of examiners contracted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to mark the 2017 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) are crying loud, calling...

Government reduces public transport fares, to take effect on August 21

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The Government of Adama Barrow has announced it will reduce public transport fares across the country effective 21st August 2017. This was confirmed on Monday by Bai Lamin...

Trust Bank MD Reveals Names Of Signatories To Tax Recovery Accounts

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  The Managing Director of Trust Bank, Mr. Ebrima Sallah has revealed names of Momodou Sabally, Nuha Touray, Lamin Nyabally and Sulayman Samba as part of the signatories...

Nationwide consultation on proposed TRRC starts

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The countrywide consultation on the proposed Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission began on Monday with first meeting in North Bank region's capital, Kerewan. The purpose of the consultation...

Accountant General Appears Before Commission Of Inquiry

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  Gambia's Accountant General, Mr. Momodou Lamin Bah has Monday, August 14, appeared before the Commission of Inquiry on the financial activities of the former President Yahya and...

GDC denied permit

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  The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) has been denied a police permit to hold a political rally in Brikama on Saturday, the campaign manager said. Adama Manjang, national campaign...

President Barrow declares tomorrow a Public Holiday in observance of Sang Marie 

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President Adama Barrow has announced on his twitter feed that tomorrow, 15th August 2017 will be a public holiday throughout the Gambia in observance of Sang Marie. He...

Gambia: Ministers dragging feet on assets declaration

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Gambia's President Adama Barrow and his coalition government promised during the presidential campaign that they will build a transparent government that would be held accountable to the...