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NIA Questions Newspaper Editor Over 'Strange' Telephone Calls
Ousman Kagbo, editor-in-chief of "Business Digest", an independent Banjul-based newspaper, was questioned by the notorious and much-feared National Intelligence Agency (NIA) on 3 October 2008, after it was alleged he'd received "strange" telephone calls from persons whom the authorities claimed were a threat to the security of the Gambia.
Metropolitan Markets Crowded As 'Wanterr' Intensifies
In what is seen as a last minute rush for shopping, before the much-awaited feast of Koriteh, major metropolitan markets within the Greater Banjul Area are experiencing quite a surge in activities as shoppers descend on them. "Wanterr" is the buzzword in the next few days.
Saboteurs of National Interest
The idea of re-cycling used materials is born out of a pure need to enhance sustainability of natural resources for succeeding generations of humanity. It is especially important for resources that are susceptible to the depleting effect of the ever-increasing world population.
Information And Communications Bill Validated
The Department of State for Communications, Information and Information Technology (DoSCIIT), in collaboration with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), and other stakeholders in the telecommunications sector, yesterday, converged at the Paradise Suites Hotel in Kololi, to review and validate the Information and Communications Bill 2008.
Ecowas Concludes Training On Water Resource Management
Participants from ECOWAS member countries, recently concluded a training workshop on water resource management, at the Corinthia Atlantic Hotel in Banjul.
Blind Man Jailed for Firearm Possession
Bubacarr Trawalleh, a blind man of Malian nationality, was recently arrested by personnel from the Kuntaur Police Station, the closest to the Senegalese border, on the North Bank.
Market Beat - the Dalasi Update
As trading closes in Banjul this ending the 25th. September, 2008, the Dalasi is manifesting a very mixed picture. Which way to swing, I do not know as I am equally confused as you may be with these figures just like a child looking into a prism and mentioning all colours that comes her way.
The Fight Against Poverty
Poverty is not a new phenomenon; it is as old as human history. While we can not divorce natural causes from it, there are convincingly enough reasons to argue that manmade causes of poverty largely account for the increasingly deplorable conditions of the world's poor people.
Governor Touray Refurbishes Janjangbureh Immigration Offices
Alhagie Ganyie Touray, the governor of Central River Region, recently sponsored the refurbishment of the offices of The Gambia Immigration Department in Janjangbureh, Central River Region.
7up4 Project Launched in Country
Abdou Colley, the secretary of state for Trade, Industry and Employment, last Friday, presided over the first National Reference Group (NRG) meeting, which marked the formal launching of the Seven Up 4 (7up4) project in The Gambia, at a landmark ceremony held at the Jerma Beach Hotel and Resort in Kololi.
Lailatul Qadr Observed
Muslims in The Gambia, Saturday night, joined the rest of the Islamic Ummah in commemorating Lailatul Qadr, the Night of Power. As is characteristic of Gambians, prayer and preaching sessions were held in almost all the mosques in the country. Three reporters from the Daily Observer joined worshipers in selected areas, as you can read in the following reports.
U.S. Embassy Staff Give Ramadan Largesse
The Holy Month of Ramadan is and month for caring, sharing and empathising with the poor and needy.
Satellites Make Hard Work of Gambia Test
The Black Satellites will take a slender 2-1 advantage to their African Youth Championship second leg qualifier second leg match in Banjul against Gambia but Sellas Tetteh is confident his side can still qualify.
The Environment And Agriculture
Our environment is precious and vital to the existence of plants and animals, including human beings.
What's On - Nancy Nanz - Busy Working On New Album
After the successful release of her debut CD album - Xalel - The Gambia's young female Mbalax star, Nancy Nanz is now set for real business.
What's On - Omsla - an Emerging Force in the UK Reggae Scene
The Gambia's International reggae dancehall star, Omsla Baru, still remains a big reggae dancehall star in the United Kingdom, according to reports reaching What's On.
CRR Governor Commends Jammeh
Alhagie Ganyie Touray, the governor of the Central River Region, on behalf of the people of the region, has commended President Alhagie Dr Yahya Jammeh for his good will gesture in the Holy Month of Ramadan, following the president's donation of two thousand bags of sugar to the region.
Pura Introduces Consumer Parliament
In a bid to raise awareness of the rights of the consumer and the obligations of the service providers in the resolution of their common problems and concerns, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), yesterday, convened a stakeholders' meeting.
IAAF President, UTG Vice Chancellor Meet VP
Lamine Diack, president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and Professor Andreas Steigen, the outgoing vice chancellor of the University of The Gambia (UTG), yesterday, paid a courtesy call on the Vice President, Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, at her office at State House, Banjul.
Boy Dies At Sea
A thirteen-year old boy from Ebo Town, Mama Besidi, last Wednesday, drowned while swimming in Bakau. The tragic incident was said to have happened during the late hours of the day, around 17:00 hours.