Brikama (Gambia)

Type: City
Name: Brikama (Gambia)
Country: Gambia
Latitude: 13.28
Longitude: -16.66
population: 101,805
First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

DRIVERS RAISE CONCERNS ON FREQUENT FUEL PRICE INCREASES

Drivers of commercial vehicles plying the highways in the urban and peri-urban settlements are raising concerns regarding the frequent increases in the prices of gasoil and petrol without any explanation from the concerned authorities. Pa Ousman Jarju, ... [Published Foroyaa Online - 23 hours ago]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Former GCAA Director General Charged With Theft

A charge of theft was Wednesday brought against One Malick I.M. Cham, former Director General of the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), at the Brikama Magistrates' Court before Magistrate Secka.Ex-director-general Cham, who denied the charge, was ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

NCCE Orients West Coast Region Councillors

The councillors in the West Coast Region last Wednesday converged at the Brikama Area Council conference hall for a two-day orientation on the Local Government Act 2002.The forum that availed the participants opportunity to discuss human rights instruments ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Gambia: Driver Arraigned for Rash and Negligent Driving

One Lamin S.B. Touray was Monday arraigned before Magistrate Jeng of the Brikama Magistrates' Court, charged with rash and negligent driving, causing death.The particulars of offence stated that on 9 May 2013, around Abuko Nature Reserve, the defendant, ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 17 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Economic Crime Case Proceeds

The criminal trial involving the state and Bernd George Diedrich and Alieu Barry, yesterday 15th May 2013 continued before the High Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Abdulahi Mikailu. The accused are charged with five counts of economic crimes, ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 16 2013]
First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

DECLARED LANDOWNER & ANOTHER ON CRIMINAL TRIAL

Alieu Barry, a Gambian born British national, and Bernd George Diedrich, a German national, appeared on Wednesday,8 May, at the Banjul High Court before Justice Mikhail Abdullah of the Criminal Court in Banjul charged with various counts emanating form ... [Published Foroyaa Online - May 13 2013]
First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Interior Hurdle for Leaders Biko

Interior will look to trigger an upset to Steve Biko's title aspirations when the two side face off at the Serrekunda East in what would be a weekend packed league football.A win will on Sunday beef up Interior's hopes to avoid the drop but standing in ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 13 2013]
First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Economic Crime Case Progresses

The criminal trial involving the State and two accused persons; Bernd George Diedrich and Alieu Barry continued before the High Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Abdulahi Mikailu.The accused persons are standing trial on five counts charge of ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 10 2013]
First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Ex - NDEA Official to Be Tried At Brikama Magistrates' Court

The Banjul Magistrates' Court, presided over by Magistrate Dawda A. Jallow on Wednesday, 8th May 2013 transferred the official corruption trial of Mawlud Faal, the former officer commanding of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDEA) in the West Coast ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 09 2013]
First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Gambia: Church Feast Day Celebration in Brikama

Sunday, 28th April 2013 was a big day in the Catholic Church of the Resurrection. The feast day of the parish was marked and celebrated by parishioners and hundreds of well wishers from the greater Banjul area. The day began with mass at 10am and the ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 08 2013]
First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

New BAC Chairman Vows to Live Up to Expectations

The newly-elected chairman of the Brikama Area Council, BAC, has said that by virtue of his experience as a councillor for the past 10 years, he will live up to expectations in serving the electorate to the best of his ability.Bakary Saibo Sanneh, councillor ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 03 2013]
First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Gambia: First Division League Preview

With leaders Steve Biko not playing Samger until Sunday, defending champions Real de Banjul will temporarily go top of the Gambian Division One League table if they beat title rivals Gambia Armed Forces at the Serekunda East Mini-Stadium on Saturday.The ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 03 2013]

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"The young people themselves are the ones who drive the whole project. YEP is a development organisation and we offer a range of activities to give young people a context in which to develop. So we are not giving anything away" he added
...plastic bags get into the river they cause significant danger to the aquatic life in the sea, while animals also suffer as a result of grazing. "Other forms of waste can decompose but plastic waste does not and that is why it needs special management" he remarked, adding that other countries are taking the initiative of recycling them for economic benefits
...According to him, the event illustrates the people's ways of life as Africans and Gambians in particular. "Bringing people together for the same purpose is a way of promoting peace unity and stability. The Gambia is a stable country, all due to our cultural behaviors, beliefs and traditions, which is championed by every citizen of this country. Culture can also help promote democracy and human rights in the country" he said
He also reminded the councilors of the enormous task ahead, in their responsibility of bringing meaningful development in their wards. "Remember that you have all sworn by the Holy Quran to righteously carry out your functions and if you fail in this, God will punish you" he told them

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DRIVERS RAISE CONCERNS ON FREQUENT FUEL PRICE I... [Published Foroyaa Online - 23 hours ago]
Former GCAA Director General Charged With Theft [Published AllAfrica.com - May 17 2013]
NCCE Orients West Coast Region Councillors [Published AllAfrica.com - May 17 2013]
Gambia: Driver Arraigned for Rash and Negligent... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 17 2013]
GRA OFFICER TESTIFIES IN BARRY/DIEDRICH TRIAL [Published Foroyaa Online - May 17 2013]
Economic Crime Case Proceeds [Published AllAfrica.com - May 16 2013]
Six YEP Members to Attend Internship Training i... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 15 2013]
Gambia: How Can We Sustain 'Gambia No Plastic' ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 15 2013]
DECLARED LANDOWNER & ANOTHER ON CRIMINAL TRIAL [Published Foroyaa Online - May 13 2013]
Interior Hurdle for Leaders Biko [Published AllAfrica.com - May 13 2013]
Economic Crime Case Progresses [Published AllAfrica.com - May 10 2013]
Busumbala Organises Maiden Cultural Festival [Published AllAfrica.com - May 10 2013]
Gambia: Gambia to Launch 'No Plastic' Initiative [Published AllAfrica.com - May 09 2013]
Ex - NDEA Official to Be Tried At Brikama Magis... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 09 2013]
Gambia: Four Young Gambians Invent Prototype Ae... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 09 2013]
Gambia: Church Feast Day Celebration in Brikama [Published AllAfrica.com - May 08 2013]
Gambia: Roads in Rural Gambia! [Published AllAfrica.com - May 07 2013]
28 Councilors Take Oath of Office At BAC [Published AllAfrica.com - May 07 2013]
New BAC Chairman Vows to Live Up to Expectations [Published AllAfrica.com - May 03 2013]
Gambia: First Division League Preview [Published AllAfrica.com - May 03 2013]
BANJUL-BARRA FERRY PASSENGERS QUERY NEW TARIFF [Published Foroyaa Online - Apr 30 2013]
Gambia: YCFC Observes World Malaria Day [Published AllAfrica.com - Apr 30 2013]
HALIFA WRITES TO PRESIDENT JAMMEH ON CONSTITUTI... [Published Foroyaa Online - Apr 29 2013]
SENIOR REPORTER DIBBA REACTS TO GGC’S REJOINDER [Published Foroyaa Online - Apr 25 2013]
INFORMATION SHARING ON GAFSP [Published Foroyaa Online - Apr 25 2013]
Former NDEA OC's Trial Stalls [Published AllAfrica.com - Apr 23 2013]
Alleged Cattle Rustlers Arrested [Published AllAfrica.com - Apr 23 2013]
Gambia: 'Be Good Ambassadors of UTG' Says Prof.... [Published AllAfrica.com - Apr 23 2013]
Two Stand Trial On Multiple Charges [Published AllAfrica.com - Apr 22 2013]
Jalex to Celebrate Fifth Anniversary [Published AllAfrica.com - Apr 21 2013]
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