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President of the ECOWAS Commission Speaks on Aviation Matters

Deputising for Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambers, the president ofthe ECOWAS Commission, Mr. Jules Gogoua, head of Transport Division has saidthat the ECOWAS Commission is determined to assist its member states in tern ofimplementing the Yamousdoukro decision relating to the liberalisation of accessto air transport markets in Africa.He said that it aims notably to enhance aviation security and safety in compliancewith ICAO standards and recommended practices (SARPs). Mr. Gogoua was speakingin an opening...

Competition Commission Kicks Off

The Gambia Competition Commission is now operational following the inauguration of the commission by the Secretary of State for Trade, Industry and Employment Mr. Abdou Kolley. In his inaugural speech at the conference room of the Department of State for Trade, Industry Employment in Banjul on Monday Secy Kolley thanked the commissioners for accepting to serve in the commission. “You may recall that the development of a competition policy and law started in 2000 when this Department of State...

IEC Boss to Observe American Election

The Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, Alhaji Mustapha L. Carayol has been invited by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) to participate in the IFES’ 2008 U.S. Election Program spanning from 1stto 6th November 2008. According to a press release issued to this paper yesterday, The Chairman will depart Banjul on Thursday 30th October 2008. The IFES’ Election Program, the statement went on will offer a range of educational and professional development...

Warning for Sierra Leonean Refugees

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees UNHCR has urged the Sierra Leonean refugees in the country to take an option before their succession comes to an end in December 2008. Addressing refugees at GAFNA office in Bakau, three UNHCR officials from Dakar including Mariam, Stephanie and Benedicta Voos encouraged Sierra Leonean refugees to understand what is in the offing for them. Mariam, explaining the three points to the refugees, in al well packed conference room said, “UNHCR’S...

All Must Follow This good Example

Well done to President Ernest Bai Koroma who has become the first head of state in Sierra Leone to declare his assets to the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission. Under a new law, the president and other public officials must declare their assets and update them annually, and when they leave office. This new law and the adherence of the president to it, are signs of great political maturity and should be emulated by all African leaders. For too long politics on this great continent has been...

Pan African Women’s Day Observed

The African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights {the African Commission} in collaboration with the Women’s Bureau recently celebrated Pan African Women’s Day at Paradise Suites Hotel. As part of the celebrations, a series of events, including a reception, symposium, an exhibition and cultural performances were earmarked. The aim of the celebration was to popularise and raise awareness of Pan African Women’s day. According to Commissioner Sonata Maiga, Special Rapporteur on the rights of...

Sittanunku Village Gets Nigeria High Commission Boost

The Nigeria High Commission in The Gambia recently made a donation of 32 litres of herbicide to the women of Sittanunku village, Upper Niumi, North Bank Region (NBR). The 30 litres of herbicide can be applied on at least three hectares of farmland, which when translated in real terms means “a bumper harvest for the community”. The link between the Nigeria High Commission and Sittanunku was forged during the Roots Homecoming Festival when one Mr Demba Senghore, a member of the village...

High Court Decision on Paul Commission Recommendation Set Aside

A three-member panel of judges of the Gambia Court of Appeal on Wednesday set aside the decision of the High Court that squashed the recommendation of the Commission of Enquiry in the case of the former Attorney General and Secretary of State for Justice, Pap Cheyassin Secka. In delivering the lead judgement, Justice Agim stated that the panel had carefully considered the judgement of the High Court and the argument of both parties. He stated that the Commission of enquiry established by the...

New UK Immigration System - Positive Step in International Relations

A news release from the British High Commission has revealed that a new system, designed to facilitate entry into the United Kingdom, is being implemented. The system, which is points-based, is said to be organised around a multi-tier classification and is similar to the Australian model that has been highly rated for many years. In its application, the system is based on scoring points in various areas of assessment including qualification, competence in the English language and ability to...

Youth Parliamentarian Returns from New York

Fatoumata S. Baldeh, The Gambia’s Youth Delegate from the National Youth Parliament of The Gambia, recently returned from the 16th Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development. Speaking to this reporter upon her return, Hon Baldeh indicated that the CDS aims at Integration of the social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainable development in policy-making at international, regional and national levels. In addition it aims to promote the wide-spread adoption of an...