FOROYAA Newspaper
Educating the People
FERRY TARIFF GOES ABOVE 25 PERCENT
Contrary to the statement contained in a press release from The Gambia Ferry Services Management Company Limited
that the Ferry tariffs will go up by 25 percent in May 2013, this reporter discovered that the tariff has gone beyond 25 percent in three ferry crossings in the country.
At the Janjanbureh - Laminkoto Ferry crossing which was visited by this reporter on 13 May 2013, it was gathered from the commuters that before the new tariff increment, they have been paying D3 and that with the new increment, they are now paying D5. This clearly shows an increment of 67 percent instead of the 25 percent that was stated by the Gambia Ferry Services Management Company.
that the Ferry tariffs will go up by 25 percent in May 2013, this reporter discovered that the tariff has gone beyond 25 percent in three ferry crossings in the country. At the Janjanbureh - Laminkoto Ferry crossing which was visited by this reporter on 13 May 2013, it was gathered from the commuters that before the new tariff increment, they have been paying D3 and that with the new increment, they are now paying D5. This clearly shows an increment of 67 percent instead of the 25 percent that was stated by the Gambia Ferry Services Management Company.
COURT REGISTRAR STARTS TESTIMONY IN BARRY/DIEDRICH TRIAL
Mr. Ebou Sowe, Registrar of Brikama High Court yesterday,22nd May, testified as a prosecution witness in the trial of
Alieu Barry, a Gambian born British national, Mr. Bernd George Diedrich, a German national and Yaya Barry, who are currently charged with various counts emanating from land transaction before Justice Mikhail Abdullah of the Criminal Division at Banjul High Court. The state was represented by Legenju Vitalisn, while the accused persons were not represented by their defence counsel, Loubna Farage. The state counsel informed the court about receiving a letter from the defence giving the liberty to proceed
Alieu Barry, a Gambian born British national, Mr. Bernd George Diedrich, a German national and Yaya Barry, who are currently charged with various counts emanating from land transaction before Justice Mikhail Abdullah of the Criminal Division at Banjul High Court. The state was represented by Legenju Vitalisn, while the accused persons were not represented by their defence counsel, Loubna Farage. The state counsel informed the court about receiving a letter from the defence giving the liberty to proceed
SOMA DRIVERS BEMOAN FUEL PRICE INCREASE
Mustapha Jallow
Drivers of commercial vehicles in many parts of the country are complaining that the frequent fuel pump price hikes are
seriously affecting their operations.
The drivers at the Soma Car Taxi Car Park in the Lower River Region (LRR) are no exception to those who are expressing concern for the authorities to address the issue.
Ablie Sowe, a driver of a 32-seater commercial van, who plies the Serekunda –Soma route, said the high cost of fuel is seriously affecting them in their operations.
Drivers of commercial vehicles in many parts of the country are complaining that the frequent fuel pump price hikes are
seriously affecting their operations. The drivers at the Soma Car Taxi Car Park in the Lower River Region (LRR) are no exception to those who are expressing concern for the authorities to address the issue.
Ablie Sowe, a driver of a 32-seater commercial van, who plies the Serekunda –Soma route, said the high cost of fuel is seriously affecting them in their operations.
IMAM BABA LEIGH’S RELEASE: ALHAJI ALIEU MBOGE’S SPEECH
Translated by Ousman Sillah
Speeches weremade on Friday 10 May 2013 after the release of Imam Baba Leigh, following five months in detention.
Those present at State House included Imam Baba Leigh, Alhaji Cherno Kah, Imam Ratib of Banjul, Alhaji Momodou Lamin Touray, President Supreme Islamic Council, Alhaji Abdoulie Fatty, Imam State House Mosque, Alhaji Ebrahim Malick Samba, Chairman - Banjul Muslim Elders Committee and Alhaji Alieu Alieu Mboge, Secretary - Banjul Muslim Elders Committee. The government officials were Dr. Njogou Bah, Secretary General and Head of the Civil Service, Captain Lamin Saine, Director General National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Yankuba Badjie, Deputy Director General National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr. Lamin Manga, Direcetor General Gambia Radio and Television Services.
Speeches weremade on Friday 10 May 2013 after the release of Imam Baba Leigh, following five months in detention.
Those present at State House included Imam Baba Leigh, Alhaji Cherno Kah, Imam Ratib of Banjul, Alhaji Momodou Lamin Touray, President Supreme Islamic Council, Alhaji Abdoulie Fatty, Imam State House Mosque, Alhaji Ebrahim Malick Samba, Chairman - Banjul Muslim Elders Committee and Alhaji Alieu Alieu Mboge, Secretary - Banjul Muslim Elders Committee. The government officials were Dr. Njogou Bah, Secretary General and Head of the Civil Service, Captain Lamin Saine, Director General National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Yankuba Badjie, Deputy Director General National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr. Lamin Manga, Direcetor General Gambia Radio and Television Services.
US EMBASSY HOLDS SEMINAR ON ACQUIRING US FRANCHISE
The United States Embassy in Banjul yesterday organized a day seminar on franchising, targeting Gambian private sector.
The seminar according to officials is designed to educate interested Gambian private sector operators on the procedures for acquiring a U.S. franchise and the rules and regulations of running such a business. “Acquiring and Running a U.S. Franchise – A Bulletproof Way to Success” was the theme of the seminar.
The seminar according to officials is designed to educate interested Gambian private sector operators on the procedures for acquiring a U.S. franchise and the rules and regulations of running such a business. “Acquiring and Running a U.S. Franchise – A Bulletproof Way to Success” was the theme of the seminar.
COMMISSIONER CHAM CROSS EXAMINED IN FODAY BARRY CASE
Commissioner Ebrima Cham of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDEA), who is currently attached at Mansakonko, Lower River Region, on Wednesday,22nd May, testified under cross examination as the second defence witness in the ongoing criminal trial involving Foday Barry,
GAMBIAN COUPLE JAILED FOR 12 YEARS IN SPAIN
According to news a report, a Barcelona Court has sentenced to twelve years in prison a Gambian couple resident in Vilanova i la Gertru for having allowed the removal of the clitiros of their two underage daughters.