The deceased was former managing director at The Gambia Ports Authority during the first republic. He was the Managing Director of the defunct National Trading Centre (NTC).
It could be recalled that the deceased was elected president of Banjul Muslim Elders on 26th September 2016, following the demise of late Dr Ebrima Samba. At the time of going to press, it was not determined when he will be laid to rest and the cause of his death.
In a related development, Pa Habib Mbye, an adviser to the drug squad died yesterday.
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Gov’t announces new regulations amid coronavirus spike
Aug 3, 2020, 2:56 PM
The recent surge in the number of new confirmed covid-19 cases in the country has forced the government of The Gambia to announce new regulations to stem its spread. This comes barely days after lifting of the State of Public Emergency in the country.
Prosecution to call 3 more witnesses in Yankuba’s trial
Apr 28, 2020, 1:17 PM
State Counsel A.M. Yusuf yesterday told the High Court in Banjul before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh that the prosecution would call three more witnesses in the murder case involving Yankuba Touray. He added that they received a call from the TRRC that they are putting more effort to produce the statement requested by Defence Counsel Sissoho.
Commuters continue diverting Darsilami Checkpoint to enter Gambia
Jun 19, 2020, 12:20 PM
Information has reached to The Point that commuters continue diverting the security checkpoint at Darsilami village in Kombo Central, West Coast Region to get in and out of The Gambia.
Raneru residents vow to boycott upcoming elections if gov’t fails…
May 15, 2020, 11:59 AM
The residents of Raneru village in Sami District of the Central River Region (CRR) have vowed to boycott all national elections if government fails to bring development to their doorsteps.
Amir Trawally calls for unity as he delivers Eid-ul-Fitr message
May 27, 2020, 12:44 PM
All praise belongs to Allah Almighty Who has blessed us with the Holy Month of Ramadan and has enabled us to come to the end of this year’s Ramadan.
Legendary Gambian footballer to be laid to rest today
Jul 22, 2020, 10:11 AM
Legendary Gambian footballer Alhaji Momodou Njie alias Biri Biri will be laid to rest today at Old Jeshwang Cemetery.
‘People want my resignation out of jealousy’
Jun 12, 2020, 1:02 PM
Imam Baba Leigh, a commissioner at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reacted to Gambians calling for his resignation amidst the commission’s 2019 annual report which seeks to protect the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender (LGBT).