All Africa (Free subscription) | 16 hours ago
The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) in collaboration with the West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) organizes, from 23rd to 24th November 2009, in Banjul (Gambia), a Workshop on Roles of the Insurance Industry in Combating Money Laundering and other Financial Crimes. The objectives of the seminar are to:
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
In the fifteen years that have followed the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action (BPFA), Africa has witnessed many positive changes and breakthroughs for women on the continent. These successes were profiled and showcased at the 8th Africa Review meeting held in Banjul, The Gambia, from 16-20 November, 2009. The review process was about accountability regarding delivery on existing commitments...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Standard Chartered Bank Gambia limited has opened a brand new State-of-the-art Dealing Room on Tuesday afternoon at its head office in Banjul.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Employment and the United States embassy in Banjul as well as Trust Bank Limited and Eco Bank Limited, yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote bilateral trade and investment between the two countries.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The Gambia international midfielder Tijan Jaiteh, who plies his route with Norwegian premier tier side, SK Brann, will arrive in Banjul in late November with a 20-foot container containing football equipment for deprived Gambian kids, Observer Sports can reveal.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
The state counsel prosecuting the sixteen men on terrorism related matters, Mr. S.H. Bakum, on Monday 16 November, told trial judge Justice Moses Richards of the special criminal court, at the Banjul High Court that the state has amended the charges against the accused persons.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
As preparation of Beijing +15 continues, Foroyaa has initiated a column entitled "Beijing +15 reflections" which deals with issues relating to the lives of women in the Gambia . In this edition, we publish the voices of women in the Greater Banjul Area who are engaged in the fishing sector.
Boston Herald (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
BANJUL, Gambia - A human rights activist says he's been denied entrance to Guinea, where he planned to investigate a massacre of opposition supporters earlier this year. Mabassa...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
A civil society group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights in Banjul, The Gambia, against the Federal Government.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
The Committee on Women and Development (CWD) and the expert session of the 8th African Regional Conference on Women (Beijing +15), opened yesterday at the Kairaba Beach Hotel, Banjul, The Gambia.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Total Gambia Limited has instituted a civil suit against Slok Air International Airlines Limited before Justice Emmanuel Fagbenle of the High Court in Banjul.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Justice Moses Richards of the special criminal court in Banjul yesterday convicted and sentenced one Paul Mendy for causing the death of two sailors, Katim Touray and Suleiman Saine, on January 23, 2009, along the River Gambia between Japini and Yerri Bamba in the Lower River Region.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Mr. Abdoulie Sonko, treason and murder suspect standing trial at the Banjul High Court before Justice Joseph Wowo, on Wednesday 4th November, told the Court that he can defend himself, after the failure of his defence lawyer to appear for him on three consecutive times. Shortly before the case was called, defence counsel Lamin S. Camara could be seen having a discussion with the accused person outside...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Banjul Sports Committee?s request to have two of their three group fixtures in the 2009 Muhammed Yahya Jammeh?s Perpetual Cup competition changed to a different venue has been turned by the organizers, the Gambia Football Association.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
There is no dedicated fish-landing pier in The Gambia, although there are some limited facilities at Banjul. Fish are often loaded onto pirogues that use one of the many landing points along the coast.
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