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Tribunal Dismisses UTG’s Objections, Clears Path for Wrongful Dismissal Case
Dr. Alieu Gibba and Professor Matarr Njie -photo credit: Kexx
By Admin
The Kanifing Industrial Tribunal has overruled preliminary objections from the University of The Gambia (UTG) and its Acting…
BREAKING NEWS: Gambian Reportedly Murdered In Brufut Heights
Murder Scene
By Buba Gagigo
A reliable source has informed Kerr Fatou that a former Standard Chartered Bank employee from The Gambia was tragically murdered at his home…
Prosecution Continues Cross-Examination of Ousainou Bojang in Police Shooting Case
Ousainou Bojang -First accused.
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The cross-examination of Ousainou Bojang, the man accused of fatally shooting two police officers at the Sukuta-Jabang traffic post on September 12, 2023,…
Attorney General Calls for Inquest Into Brigadier General Colley’s Death in Detention
Dawda Jallow, Attorney General and Minister of Justice
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia’s attorney general has requested a formal investigation into the death of Brigadier General Borra Colley, who…
U.S. Citizen Convicted in The Gambia for Illegal Firearm Possession
Modou Musa Sisawo, Police PRO
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia Police Force announced the conviction of Rickey Usumbura, a 61-year-old US citizen, who has been fined D120,000 or sentenced to 10…
Lack of Legal Representation Stalls Trial of Suspected Armed Robbers
The Alleged Armed Robbers In Court
The trial of four suspected armed robbers linked to United Bureau, United Vegetable Oil Company, Access Bank, and El-Hella Company has been delayed due to the absence of…
Three Witnesses Testify in British Woman’s Murder Trial
Augustine Bangura, the alleged killer of the British Lady in court
The state prosecution has called three witnesses to testify in the murder trial of a British woman. Augustine Bangura stands accused…
Ousainou Bojang Completes Evidence-in-Chief in Murder Trial
Ousainou Bojang In court
Ousainou Bojang, accused of shooting and killing two constables of the Gambia Police Force, has concluded his evidence-in-chief. During the proceedings, Bojang…
Court Admits Ousainou Bojang’s Record Books, Receipts, and Bank Books as Evidence
Ousainou Bojang, First Accused
By Admin
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has admitted record books, deposit receipts, and bank books belonging to Ousainou Bojang into evidence as his trial continues.
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Survey: 43% of Gambians Believe Judges and Magistrates Are Corrupt
Hassan B. Jallow, Chief Justice
By Buba Gagigo
A recent Afrobarometer survey has revealed that 43% of Gambians believe that most or all judges and magistrates in the country are corrupt, while 46% say…