Bakary B Camara .. *Rock Land United has started intensive training today at the Jarra Soma Mini Stadium for their triangle game. The training was made for the boys to familiarize themselves with the ground.*
*The gaffar Faraba Krubally said that it was very important for his boys to come to Soma since that the pitch they are going to use for the final of the Triangle 🔼.*
*Krubally side has to battle with the champions of LRR, URR and CRR before booking it’s place in National Second Division League*
*This will be a great opportunity for North Bank Region, they are the only Region in the country without a 2nd Division Team in County.*
*The Head Coach Faraba Said that they are calling on entire Region of North Bank to support them either in kind or cash.*
*’We are no long representing Farafenni but the entire NBR.” he said*
*Meanwhile, there will be two teams that will qualify out of four Regions and if Nort Bank Base Rock Land United can win their first game irrespective of which Region they played against, they will make it to 2nd Division.*
*In another Development in Farafenni, Dynamic Sport has received an allegation that, Farafenni Sport Committee has no money in their account.*
*Well is not confirm yet as we will do our follow up through an interview with the chairman of FarafenniSports committee, Farafenni Coaches Association’s Chairman, stakeholders and the Concilor of Farafenni Ward*
The Gambia and Senegal have signed multiple trade agreements and bilateral relations but traders continue to register challenges despite some privileges offer
The Point visited The Farafenni and Amdalai border posts to engage traders on the difficulties faced in cross border challenges.
Speaking to this medium, Abdou Chuba, a Gambian driver, said drivers are so frustrated at the Senegalese borders, saying even inside Senegal they normally pay large amounts to their custom officers.
“Our permit used to be valid for only 10 days and if expired, we normally meet the Chief Customs Officer where ever he might be to renew our permit. The Senegalese vehicles are not disturbed in The Gambia and they normally have a permit that lasts for months without facing any difficulties in the Gambia.”
He called on The Gambia government to engage the Senegalese authorities in order to promote fairness among traders. He said “the Senegalese cannot be enjoying on our soil with extreme freedom while we suffer in their hands,” Chuba said.
Mustapha Taal, a Senegalese driver, explained the difficulties entering Gambian soil, saying it’s too much and needs urgent redress. Amongst the first concerns he raised is the issue of multiple checkpoints. He said it’s disturbing them, claiming such doesn’t exist anymore in Senegal.
“At a time when Senegal was having multiple checkpoints, we felt bad about the situation and then protested for the government to reduce them, which they did. Therefore the Senegalese government should call for dialogue, because at every checkpoint, we pay some money to the security officers,” Mr. Taal stated.
“Amongst a host of issues we faced,” he said, “included high tariffs” when crossing the Senegambia Bridge, a bridge constructed to facilitate trade among West African countries. “Could you imagine we always pay huge money to cross the Gambian bridge? We pay per ton 250 CFA.”
Fatou Sarr, a Gambian trader confirmed that the Gambia has more checkpoints than Senegal, adding both security officers normally asked them for monies after realising they have stuff to cross with.
“I think the Gambia government is not looking into the issue of traders, especially the women. They should be visiting their policies and engage traders on the difficulties we face. We want them to act as per the trade agreements in order to avoid difficulties.”
Lamin Dampha, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Trade, said he wasn’t aware of the difficulties faced by Gambian traders, saying ECOWAS stay is 90 days and it doesn’t require a permit as long as the person has not committed any crime.
“If Senegal is allowing them for only 10 days, then we will look into that because we have a bilateral trade agreement with Senegal. In diplomacy, what I offer you, I also expect a similar one.”
Dwelling on multiple checkpoints, he said that should only be for security reasons and there shouldn’t be hurdles that will affect the trade flow. He added that the outcome is always bad whenever it happens because it increases the trade cost unnecessarily.
“We used to complain that Senegal has many checkpoints but it seems the opposite now. We have not received any formal complaint from Senegalese but we will look into it and engage the police and the army. Those that are not key for security reasons, we will negotiate to be reduced.”
Clarifying the charges at the Senegambia Bridge, PS Dampha explained that they are not in charge of the charges at the bridge. “The bridge has facilitated trade from one part of Senegal to the other because they no more spend days crossing the country. The bridge is an infrastructure and with time it will require maintenance. We must be able to generate the resources now so that we wouldn’t have problems in the future.”
More Gambian boys have passed than girls in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 2022.
“On a gender basis, 316 (5.00%) male candidates had five credit passes and above in which English Language and Mathematics are included, while 289 (3.20%) female candidates had five credit passes and above in which English Language and Mathematics are included,” a statement from the West African Examinations Council, Banjul office stated.
Below is the full statement by the West African Examinations Council, Banjul office.
Release Of Results Of The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) For School Candidates, 2022
The West African Examinations Council, Banjul office is pleased to announce the release of the results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2022.
A total of 15, 360 candidates from 136 Seniors Secondary Schools registered for the examination. This represents a decrease in candidature of 5.38% over the previous year entry figure of 16, 234 candidates.
Out of the 15, 360 candidates that registered for the examination this year 6, 319 (41.14%) were male, while 9, 041 (58.86%) were female.
In the 2022 WASSCE for school candidates, The Gambian candidates registered in 32 subjects which included English Language, Mathematics and a host of Science, Arts, Commerce, Technical and Vocational subjects.
Six hundred and five (605) candidates (3.94%) obtained credit passes in five subjects and above including English language and Mathematics.
On a gender basis, 316 (5.00%) male candidates had five credit passes and above in which English Language and Mathematics are included, while 289 (3.20%) female candidates had five credit passes and above in which English Language and Mathematics are included.
A summary of the performance in WASSCE for school candidates, 2022 in terms of the number of the credit passes obtained and the percentage of candidates that obtained such (a) number of credit passes is given below.
On behalf of the Chairman and Registrar to the Council, the Head of National Office wishes to register the Council’s profound appreciation of the immense support rendered by The Gambia Government through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE).
In a similar vein, the Council also recognises and appreciates the fruitful efforts of other stakeholders, including its esteemed Examiners, Principals of Senior Secondary Schools as well as the Conference of Principals of Senior Secondary Schools (GAMCOP) who immensely contributed to the successful conduct of the examination.
Information Officer Ministry of Transport After almost two years of construction, the newly D23, 113, 750 million office complex and residence, for the Governor of North Bank Region {NBR), has been completed
The one-storey building edifice that has about 14 offices, two conference halls and a Bantaba for outdoor meetings, would go a long way in easing both office space and accommodation for the governor of the region, who over the years, has been struggling with office space and accommodation.
It is worthwhile to know that the project was fully funded by the government of The Gambia through locally mobilised funds.
The project is all parts of government initiatives geared towards providing decent and more spacious offices and residences for government workers, especially for those in outing postings.
The new governor’s offices and residence was built by a Gambian-based construction company called Krubally Construction and Fabrication Company.
Rock Land United won Region United yesterday two goals to one at the Farafenni Mini Stadium in a North Bank Region FA Cup Quarter Final.
Rock Land United have to wait for the game between 2BN against Elissa at the Farafenni Mini Stadium. If any team will today meet Rock Land in the semis final.
For Region United, they will now go back to the drawing board to prepare for next season.
Faraba Krubally’s men took the first half lead thank to Portuguese and Maribou in the first half.
Tunde Manley men responded very well in the second half when Sang Perrier Gomez and Babucarr Saine combine to make the score line 2-1. They knock all the angles but could not make it 2-2.
Lampard could have put the game to bed as he came on many occasions against Region goalkeeper Ousman Jobe. Jobe was the most outstanding play on the pitch yesterday as he safes three one and one in the second half.
In another game in Essau, the finalist Eassu United could not banish their heartbroken loss against Revolution United two goals to nothing. They will not be there to safe sleeves .
For Revolution, they are indeed Revolutionary they have come for changes as Essau will not represent Nuimi side in the final FA Cup of RFA.
In the second semis final today the Kakey men will welcome Illissa Academic, in what could be the most entertaining physical battle in midfield. Both sides will be looking ahead to advance in the next row to improve their season, especially 2BN which was relegated last year. Coming into the Third Division expectation was very high for them.
Sanyang men are the most experience playing in the league but they lose experience in the first of the season, until the second of the season that was the moment they start playing football we know them off.
For Illissa their part, they have a very strong squad full of young stars that can give trouble to 2BN midfield. They are very used to Farafenni Mini stadium and they are not a team that can be intimidated away from home.
Who will you bet for this morning 2BN vs Illissa?
Elsewhere in Nuimi end Aljamdu United will come up against one-time champion of The Region Jambar at Essau Football field. The team that wins, today in that game will also play against Revolution United in the semi-final.
Rock Land United won Region United yesterday two goals to one at the Farafenni Mini Stadium in a North Bank Region FA Cup Quarter Final.
Rock Land United have to wait for the game between 2BN against Elissa at the Farafenni Mini Stadium. If any team will today meet Rock Land in the semis final.
For Region United, they will now go back to the drawing board to prepare for next season.
Faraba Krubally’s men took the first half lead thank to Portuguese and Maribou in the first half.
Tunde Manley men responded very well in the second half when Sang Perrier Gomez and Babucarr Saine combine to make the score line 2-1. They knock all the angles but could not make it 2-2.
Lampard could have put the game to bed as he came on many occasions against Region goalkeeper Ousman Jobe. Jobe was the most outstanding play on the pitch yesterday as he safes three one and one in the second half.
In another game in Essau, the finalist Eassu United could not banish their heartbroken loss against Revolution United two goals to nothing. They will not be there to safe sleeves .
For Revolution, they are indeed Revolutionary they have come for changes as Essau will not represent Nuimi side in the final FA Cup of RFA.
In the second semis final today the Kakey men will welcome Illissa Academic, in what could be the most entertaining physical battle in midfield. Both sides will be looking ahead to advance in the next row to improve their season, especially 2BN which was relegated last year. Coming into the Third Division expectation was very high for them.
Sanyang men are the most experience playing in the league but they lose experience in the first of the season, until the second of the season that was the moment they start playing football we know them off.
For Illissa their part, they have a very strong squad full of young stars that can give trouble to 2BN midfield. They are very used to Farafenni Mini stadium and they are not a team that can be intimidated away from home.
Who will you bet for this morning 2BN vs Illissa?
Elsewhere in Nuimi end Aljamdu United will come up against one-time champion of The Region Jambar at Essau Football field. The team that wins, today in that game will also play against Revolution United in the semi-final.
Kerewan Area Council (KAC) has Thursday handed over the first ever market constructed in the sum of D975, 000 under the Medina Ward Development Plan and a development priority of the community of Samba Kala.
Samba MK Leigh, Chief Executive Officer of Kerewan Area Council the KAC has constructed five markets from 2021 to 2022 for the communities of Chilla, Samba Kala, Ngain Sanjal, Daru Rilwan, and Munyagen.
He further disclosed that KAC has provided solar lighting facilities for eight communities including Jinack Essau ward, Mamuda Pakau ward, Kerr Ngarta Medina ward, Kaba Koto, of Prince ward Yalal Ba of Saaba ward and Samba Musu cluster of Kerewan ward.
The CEO also disclosed that the council has bought land for the construction of parking areas for trucks in Essau and Maka Farafenni and it is worth D400,000. He added that as part of the electricity expansion initiative, the council has provided electricity expansion for the community of Kerewan worth D250, 000 and Ndungu Kebbeh community electricity meter worth D47,000.
The Governor of the North Bank Region Lamin Saidykhan, highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting the council in the drive to strengthen service delivery.
He commended Kerewan Area Council for responding to the development needs of taxpayers, while he reiterated the need for the community to support the development objectives of government and development partners.
He said the market is provided to people irrespective of their political differences and it will enhance social cohesion and call on Kerewan Area Council to provide waste collection bins to improve sanitation and health.
Malamin IL Bojang, Chairman of the Kerewan Area Council commended the community of Samba Kala for their support of the construction of the market and council’s fullest support for the implementation of community projects as outlined in the local government Act.
The Chairman expressed that the council will support and assist the advancement of taxpayers.
Abdoulie Khan, Director of Finance KAC called on the beneficiaries to take ownership and ensure proper upkeep and establishment of market management committees.
Hon. Amadou Bah, Medina Ward Councilor described the market as a worthy investment and thanked the council for the support to the ward. Ebrima Jobe on behalf of Alkalo expressed delight in the new market and noted that all efforts will be implored to monitor and assist the market committee.
Adama Sillah, Village Development Committee Chairman said the market will enhance healthy income and unity among stakeholders.
He said the market will benefit 40 vendors and will address easy access to condiments. He uses the moment to call for more support in building the capacity of market vendors on entrepreneurship, constructing canteens and fencing of the market whilst VDC will extend water supply to the market.
Rohey Ndow Women’s leader said the market will bring about enterprise development and contribute to women’s empowerment drive. She assured of their commitment to the utilisation of the market and launched an appeal for the construction of canteens to provide additional space for the business community.
Eliman Njie, Youths Leader thanked the ward councilor and call for future expansion. Post Views: 194
As operatives across the country heightened their surveillance and monitoring mechanisms, DLEAG operatives stationed in the Lower River Region (LRR) arrested another drug trafficker with suspected cannabis sativa concealed in plastic buckets containing groundnut paste. The burst sequels the discovery of suspected prohibited drugs concealed amongst bags of onions by DLEAG operatives stationed in Sibanor, WCR. This arrest and similar other recent landmark seizures including the seizure of kush happened at the heels of a special operation aimed at distrusting the supply and trafficking of prohibited and controlled drugs.
In order to strengthen and reinforce this ongoing special operations, we reiterate our call for the public to remain vigilant, alert and share information concerning suspicious drug related or criminal activities with law enforcement operatives. The sophisticated and constantly changing concealment methods employed by traffickers is very difficult to detect without information, intelligence, narcotic detecting gadgets and or special skills and thorough search used by operatives. Therefore, we must all remain alert and be willing to participate and contribute our quote towards our collective safety and security.
20 years old Yusupha Jammeh who is involved in this particular case was clutched at Jenoi checkpoint in the Lower River Region (LRR) on the 29 July 2022 around 10:30 hours GMT onwards with fifteen (15) big bundles of suspected cannabis sativa concealed in four (4) plastic buckets containing groundnut paste. The suspect is a Gambian National and a resident of Brikama Gidda. He was onboard a commercial vehicle (taxi) heading towards Farafenni from Jarra Soma and the said suspected cannabis sativa were wrapped with brown papers, concealed in plastic bags and they were hidden in four separate plastic buckets containing groundnut paste.
In a separate but similar development, a notorious local drug dealer who has been apprehended on several occasions by our local field office in Soma was arrested again on the 29 July 2022 around 11:00 hours GMT onwards with two (2) big bundles and nine (19) wraps of suspected cannabis sativa. 35 years old Lamin Saidyleigh who has pending cases with the Agency and had been incarcerated in the the past on drug related offenses was arrested by the operatives at his residence in Soma Darusalam.
Both suspect are in custody as operatives further probe into their matters
Rock Land United of Farafenni has been crowned as the Champion of North Bank Region Third Divisional League at Essau Football Field. The game ended goalless in regulation time but it was settled in a post-match penalty short-out in 4-3. Abdou Sama and San Perrier Gomez settle for top scorer while Abdou Sama known as Lampard won the king of the match.
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