By Shout-Africa Gambia Correspondent – The Government of the Gambia has denied allegations by Guinean President Alpha Conde that it was aware of the actions leading to the attack and destruction of his private residence in Conakry, stressing that it would not take lightly accusations of this kind. In an interview with private Senegalese radio broadcaster Sud FM on Sunday, Guinean President Alpha Conde said he “believes the governments of Senegal and Gambia were complicit in a failed attempt to assassinate him in July.” A statement issued in Banjul by the ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Relations and Gambians Abroad... Continue Reading
By Emeka Umejei – Lagos: Sept 12, 2011 marks 34 years of triumphant demise of Steve Bantu Biko, leader of Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) under the then Apartheid leadership in South Africa. Biko’s death is triumphant in the sense that rather than eclipse the struggle for black emancipation in the then Apartheid South Africa, it gave it strength and vigour. When agents of the then repressive Apartheid government in South Africa snuffed the life out of Steve Bantu Biko 34 years ago in Port Elizabeth prison, they heaved a sigh for relief. But rather than pour champagne for removing the... Continue Reading
By: Augustine N. Myers – Grand Kru County located in the Southeast of Liberia once regarded as neglected, With population and land area of 58,000 and 2,298.78 sq.km respectively, is now a place of focus with emphasis in Poverty Reduction, Peace Promotion and Conflict Management. With the passion to eliminate hunger, improve food security, build capacity , promote peace and manage conflict etc, an international Organization “WELTHUNGERHILFE” is maintaining operations in the County and up to date, has boasted of several developmental initiatives that have the propensity of giving the dwellers a hope again. Despite the post conflict state of the county, Welthungerhilfe/BMZ 1028 with... Continue Reading
By Sainey M.K. Marenah – Judicial sources has confirmed to The Point the appointment of Fatou Jeng, a recent graduate of the University of the Gambia School of Law as a First Class Magistrate effective last July, bringing the number of UTG graduates appointed as magistrates to five. Fatou was among the first law students of the University of the Gambia to be appointed 1st Class Magistrate after completing her studies earlier this year. Sources said Magistrate Jeng has already completed her one-month induction training attachment at the Bundung Magistrates’ Court under Magistrate Foster, and has started presiding over cases... Continue Reading
As New Peace Crops Education Volunteers swore in – By Sainey M.K. Marenah – The Ministry of Basic Education has admit challenges in realization of quality but not insurmountable on Friday during the swearing in ceremony of 13 united states Education peace corps volunteers who are set boast the education sector during their two year stint in the Gambia. The Education minister in her keynote address to the new education volunteer, said the realization of quality education remains a daunting challenge but not insurmountable. Hence, the fielding of these volunteers into the education sector will contribute immensely to the current... Continue Reading
