FOROYAA Newspaper
Educating the People
THE FERRIES ARE THE BASIC LINK BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH BANK
WHY THE NEGLECT AFTER INCREASING TARIFFS?
There is no bridge that links the North and South Banks. There is no river transport system that promotes the movement of goods and services. There are two trunk roads on the North and South Banks which are yet to be fully brought to standard since 1965. The only means through which people and goods are transported from the North to South Bank are ferries and risky boats.
There is no bridge that links the North and South Banks. There is no river transport system that promotes the movement of goods and services. There are two trunk roads on the North and South Banks which are yet to be fully brought to standard since 1965. The only means through which people and goods are transported from the North to South Bank are ferries and risky boats.
ALL 3 FERRIES AT BANJUL/BARRA CROSSING GROUNDED
By Mustapha Jallow & Alhaji FS Sora
Following the announcement on GRTS news by the Gambia Ferry Services Management Co. Ltd. under the Gambia Ports
Authority (GPA) of the disruption of ferry services at both the Banjul/Barra and Trans-Gambia crossing points due to technical hitches, this reporter was sent to Banjul to observe and report on the development vis a vis the situation at the terminal.. It was observed at the Banjul Ferry Terminal that none of the three ferries namely Barra, Johe and Kanilai was operating yesterday, Thursday,16 May, which prompted many of the travellers to resort to crossing by boat to Barra.
Following the announcement on GRTS news by the Gambia Ferry Services Management Co. Ltd. under the Gambia Ports
Authority (GPA) of the disruption of ferry services at both the Banjul/Barra and Trans-Gambia crossing points due to technical hitches, this reporter was sent to Banjul to observe and report on the development vis a vis the situation at the terminal.. It was observed at the Banjul Ferry Terminal that none of the three ferries namely Barra, Johe and Kanilai was operating yesterday, Thursday,16 May, which prompted many of the travellers to resort to crossing by boat to Barra.
CHARGES AMENDED IN BARRY/DIEDRICH TRIAL
The trial of Alieu Barry, a Gambian born British national and Mr. Bernd George Diedrich, a German national was slammed
with new amendment charged sheet yesterday on Thursday,16 May, after one Yaya Barry (younger brother of the 2nd accused) was arraigned along with the two accused persons before Justice Mikhail Abdullahi of the Criminal Division of the High Court in Banjul. When the case was mentioned in court, Mr. Legenju Vitalisn appeared for the state while lawyer Loubna Farage announced her appearance for the three accused persons.
with new amendment charged sheet yesterday on Thursday,16 May, after one Yaya Barry (younger brother of the 2nd accused) was arraigned along with the two accused persons before Justice Mikhail Abdullahi of the Criminal Division of the High Court in Banjul. When the case was mentioned in court, Mr. Legenju Vitalisn appeared for the state while lawyer Loubna Farage announced her appearance for the three accused persons.
WAA JUWAARA & CO TRIAL COMMENCES
Samba Sallah, a Police Officer and first prosecution witness (PW1)in the ongoing alleged criminal trial involving
Lamin Waa Juwara, former Minister of Local Government, Lands and Traditional Rulers alongside Tamsir Onasis Konteh and Hamidou Jallow, yesterday, Thursday,16 May, continued his testimony at the Banjul Magistrates’ Court presided over by Magistrate Dawda A Jallow. Continuing with his evidence in chief, the witness informed the court that three land allocation files were recovered during the cause of their investigations, adding that two of these lands allocations are at the Tanji Layout (C8-C9) whilst the other one was at Kotu South Layout.
Lamin Waa Juwara, former Minister of Local Government, Lands and Traditional Rulers alongside Tamsir Onasis Konteh and Hamidou Jallow, yesterday, Thursday,16 May, continued his testimony at the Banjul Magistrates’ Court presided over by Magistrate Dawda A Jallow. Continuing with his evidence in chief, the witness informed the court that three land allocation files were recovered during the cause of their investigations, adding that two of these lands allocations are at the Tanji Layout (C8-C9) whilst the other one was at Kotu South Layout.
WORKSHOP ON PUBLIC DEBT MANAGEMENT ENDS
By Saikou Suwareh Jabai
A 10 day workshop on Public Debt Management came to an end on Thursday,16th May,2013 at the NaNA Conference Hall on Bertil Harding Highway at Mile 7, Bakau. The forum, organised by the Ministry of Finance And Economic Affairs (MOFEA), aims at capacity development and skills enhancement within the government sector, in line with the government’s objective to develop the human resource base of The Gambia.
A 10 day workshop on Public Debt Management came to an end on Thursday,16th May,2013 at the NaNA Conference Hall on Bertil Harding Highway at Mile 7, Bakau. The forum, organised by the Ministry of Finance And Economic Affairs (MOFEA), aims at capacity development and skills enhancement within the government sector, in line with the government’s objective to develop the human resource base of The Gambia.
NUSRAT HOLDS GRADUATION CEREMONY
By Saikou Suwareh Jabai
Nusrat Senior Secondary School on Saturday,11th May 2013, held its graduation ceremony for its final year students at
the school grounds in Bundung. The ceremony, observed annually, brought together parents, graduates and the cross section of teaching and non-teaching staff of the school.
In his opening remarks, the principal of the school, Mr. Karamo S. Bojang, underscored the importance of the day. The principal remarked that the new intakes (incoming grade tens) would register online, and no interview would be carried out in the school.
Nusrat Senior Secondary School on Saturday,11th May 2013, held its graduation ceremony for its final year students at
the school grounds in Bundung. The ceremony, observed annually, brought together parents, graduates and the cross section of teaching and non-teaching staff of the school.In his opening remarks, the principal of the school, Mr. Karamo S. Bojang, underscored the importance of the day. The principal remarked that the new intakes (incoming grade tens) would register online, and no interview would be carried out in the school.
NURSES AND MIDWIVES CONSTITUTE 75% OF HEALTHCARE GIVERS - GANMA VICE PRESIDENT
By Yaya Bajo
The role of nurses and midwives towards the attainment of health related Millennium Development Goals was the subject
of discussion at a press briefing organised by the Gambia Nurses and Midwives Association on Wednesday, May 15, at the conference room of Serrekunda General Hospital in Kanifing. The press conference was a prelude to the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association to be held at Paradise Suites Hotel on Saturday, May 18. Addressing the journalists, Mr. Juma Jallow, Vice President of GaNMA, said their objective is to ensure that the Gambia attains all MDGs, particularly health related ones before the end of the period.
The role of nurses and midwives towards the attainment of health related Millennium Development Goals was the subject
of discussion at a press briefing organised by the Gambia Nurses and Midwives Association on Wednesday, May 15, at the conference room of Serrekunda General Hospital in Kanifing. The press conference was a prelude to the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association to be held at Paradise Suites Hotel on Saturday, May 18. Addressing the journalists, Mr. Juma Jallow, Vice President of GaNMA, said their objective is to ensure that the Gambia attains all MDGs, particularly health related ones before the end of the period.
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