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Six Gambian Boxers Deported From Spain

Following the controversial detention of six members of the Gambia Boxing Amateur Association, who were believed to be on their way to Milan, Italy, to attend the International Boxing Championship, the six Gambian youths namely Malick Singhateh, a referee and a judge, Badu Secka also a referee and a judge, Duga Jabbi referee and a judge, Sulayman Coli, an extra person stroke-referee and a judge, Lamin Gibba referee-boxer who weight 48 kilogram and the Treasurer of the Gambia Boxing Amateur...

Jammeh Pardons Jailed Gambian Journalists

President Yahya Jammeh has pardoned six Gambian journalists: Ebrima Sawaneh, Pap Saine, Sarata Jabbi- Dibba, Pa Modou Faal, Sam Sarr and Bai Emil Touray, who were on 6th August 2009, sentenced to a two-year jail term. According to the release monitored on GRTS last night, this presidential pardon has been taken in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan. The government of the Republic of the Gambia guaranteed the exercise of the freedom of expression, as well as the dignity and integrity of...

Gambian Side Wins African Soccer Tournament

Four solid goals from a Gambian side was enough to beat defending champions Liberia, Lone Stars in the second annual Minnesota African Soccer Tournament, hosted by African Vision 360.  The Gambia side fondly called the Scorpions, under the guidance of Coach Sulayman (Sol) Njie, assisted by Abdoulie Bojang outplayed and scored Liberia 3 - 0 during the first half. Captain Ebrima (Saul) Janneh with the Gambian side increased the scores to 4- 1 at the end of the match. The Minnesota Africa...

Banjul Declaration Set to Professionalize Gambian Football

At the end of a club management course, organised by FIFA in collaboration with the Gambia Football Association (GFA) from 20th- 25th July 2009, held at Paradise Suites Hotel, Kololi, in the context of “WIN IN AFRICA WITH AFRICA”, facilitated by Course Directors: Mr. Jacques Malie and Mr. Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, the participants at the programme have resolved the following: 1. CLUB structure 1.1        All first Division clubs should formalize registration with the Attorney General’s...

Yankuba Mamburay, The search for a lost Brother, Publish America, 2009 104 pages - A Gambian’s Odyssey

Yet another young Gambian has published a work of literature, enriching the country’s literary out put. This is another piece of good news coming out of this country. This is a true story about Yankuba Mambauray, born in Kombo Lamin, now residing in USA. The story narrates this odyssey from Banjul to Liberia in the early 2000s in search for his long lost elder brother and family. Yankuba took leave from his bank work, to spend a month in the wild wilderness of war torn Liberia to look into the...

Emulate President Jammeh - Foni Jarrol NAM urges Gambian business community

The National Assembly member for Foni Jarrol, Honourable Borry Colley, has called on players in the Gambian business sector not to hesitate to emulate The Gambian leader, Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, in rescuing the masses from exploitation. Honourable Colley was speaking on Wednesday at the Assembly, during the adjournment debate of the first meeting of members in the 2009 legislative session. According to him, President has come to the rescue of the masses by importing quality...

Gambian Diplomat’s Case Withdrawn

The criminal case against Lamin B. Sanyang, alias Sabi, has been withdrawn by the state. Lamin Sanyang, Financial Attache at the Gambia Embassy in the United States was charged with “funds received by agents for sale”, a charge he denied. The case, which was supposed to be heard yesterday, was withdrawn on Friday 27th March 2009. The withdrawal letter, dated 25th March 2009 and signed by the Secretary General reads: “Executive directives have been given for the withdrawal of the case against...

Gamcel supports Gambian athlete

Gamcel, The Gambia’s first and leading GSM operator, continues to demonstrate more support and commitment to sports development. In a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Gamcel head office along the Mamadi Manjang Highway, the GSM operator presented  a cheque for more than D74,000 to Ansu Sowe, a renowned Gambian athlete, for him to represent The Gambia at a marathon, slated for the 29th of this month in Toronto, Canada. Presenting the cheque to Ansu Sowe, Kebba Bojang, Gamcel’s  senior...

Japanese Man Drags Gambian Ex-Wife to Court

Following two years of marriage, one Muhammed Nobutuku, a Japanese national currently residing in The Gambia last Friday 20th March 2009, dragged his Gambian ex-wife to the Brikama Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Pa Harry Jammeh on a civil suit. According to the particulars of claim, the plaintiff is claiming for possession of three compounds, one situated at TAFBrufutGardens, one being a garden with plants situated in Tanji whilst the third one is currently being occupied by the defendant...

Tamba counsels Gambian coaches

The first vice-president of the Gambia Football Association, Major General Langtombong Tamba, has called on Gambian football coaches to always strive to develop the knowledge, techniques and motivation of their respective football teams and players for the good of the game. Tamba, a football enthusiast, who doubles as Gambia’s army chief, believes every good coach must be able to effectively analyse matches and design innovative training methods and programmes. According to him, match...