By Own Correspondent – A series of bomb explosions from the Gongo la Mboto Tanzania Peoples’ Defense Force (TPDF) camp have rocked the City of Dar es Salaam once again causing death, severe injuries to hundreds, property destruction and aviation insecurity that led to the closure of the Nyerere International Airport for some time. The yesterday’s explosion reminds city residents of a similar horror two years ago when other explosions from a military camp near Mbagala area caused severe damages to people and their properties. According to reliable information confirmed by the City’s Acting Regional Commissioner, Said Meck Sadiq, some... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – The British High Commission in conjunction with the United Kingdom Border Agency yesterday announced a temporary delay to the change in its internal processes for assessing visa applications. According to a press release sent yesterday to Shout-Africa.com, the British High Commission said the change to its processes will now start on Monday 28th February. “Appointments to submit applications are now available up to, and including Thursday 24th February. These appointments can be accessed via online module www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk,” the release added. The release further stated that all visa applications completed online by 24th February must be accompanied... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – Barely a month since it was ordered to cease operations, Teranga FM, a community radio station based in Sinchu Alagie village in the Kombo North district of West Coast Region, is now back on air, The Point has learned. Though officials of the radio station could not be reached for comment, sources close to the radio said it resumed operations yesterday afternoon. Established in 2009, the radio was ordered to cease operations in January 2011, a move sources believed was linked to the radio’s daily review, in the main Gambian languages, of the news in the... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – David M. Desborough special advisor of Lexis Nexis, publisher of the 2009 revised edition of the Laws of The Gambia for the Commonwealth Legal Research and Legislation Publishing Solution London Office has opined that the rule of law cannot exist without a transparent legal system. David, who was speaking on Friday at the launching of the revised laws of The Gambia, said the main components of such a system include a clear set of laws that are freely and easily accessible to all literate persons, strong enforcement structures and an independent Judiciary. Lexis Nexis is committed... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – President Yahya Jammeh has reaffirmed his government’s adherence to the rule of law. The president’s committment to the rule of law was reiterated in a keynote address read on his behalf by the Vice President Isatou Njie-Saidy at the launch of the 2009 Revised Edition of the Laws of The Gambia held at the Ministry of Justice on Friday. President Jammeh said: “The Government of The Gambia under my leadership is cognizant of the complementary roles of the three organs of government, that is, the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary. “Hence, for the Judiciary, my government... Continue Reading
