The Drug Law Enforcement Agency gathered people at NaNA Conference Hall on July 2nd for World Drug Day. Officials talked about working together to stop drugs from destroying communities across Gambia. The meeting focused on prevention methods rather than just catching criminals after damage happens. Director General Demba Ceesay told everyone that investing early saves lives later.
Ceesay explained his team cares most about protecting young people from addiction. The agency prefers education over arrests because drug users are often family members and neighbors. Officers want communities to join the fight against substances that steal futures from teenagers. Prevention programs work better than waiting for problems to grow bigger...
Members of parliament want a special group to take care of teachers across the country. These lawmakers think teachers deserve better treatment and support from the government. They spoke up during a Wednesday meeting at the National Assembly about creating a Teacher Service Commission. The MPs believe this new group would handle hiring teachers and deciding promotions. Many parliament members feel angry about how the Ministry of Public Service treats education workers.
The minister in charge of public service told MPs that a committee already does this job. He said this committee has worked since 2014 and handles teacher matters just fine. The minister explained that government officials reviewed many departments and decided not to...
A retired businessman shocked investigators when he admitted throwing away two million dollars on land he never checked first. Shel Elhajj told the government commission that he bought the plot from Banjul City Council back in 2019 without asking his business partners what they thought. The deal was supposed to help build a factory for fridges and air conditioners with a Nigerian company called Fani. His partners only looked at the property after Elhajj had already handed over the cash. Everything was done on a handshake with no paperwork or business plans.
The commission discovered that Elhajj never wrote down any agreements or studied whether the investment made sense. He just trusted what people told him and took a huge gamble with...
The Gambia Standards Bureau brought together people from many different jobs for a special meeting on Wednesday. They want to help farmers and make sure everyone trades fairly. Ebrima Musa Jallow runs the standardization department at the Bureau. He told everyone that his team checks the quality and safety of things like farm products, oil, food, and building materials. The Bureau makes sure all items that come into the country follow the rules and work properly.
Jallow said his team looks at everything from fans to food to cement. They check these items before giving certificates to companies that do good work. The Bureau also fixes and controls weighing machines around the country. Workers can take away any broken scales they find...
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia has Spanish football bosses talking after his amazing Club World Cup displays. The young forward grabbed three goals and one assist during the tournament. His performances have caught the eye of national team scouts who watch every match. Spanish newspaper Marca cannot stop raving about the talented teenager. Garcia looks ready to make the jump from club football to international duty.
The striker shows skills that match what Spain wants from their attacking players. He creates space for teammates and helps launch fast counter-attacks against opponents. Garcia moves around the pitch with confidence that surprises people watching him play. His finishing ability reminds fans of seasoned professionals...
Dani Ceballos faces a tough choice between staying at Real Madrid or returning to his old club Real Betis. The Spanish midfielder joined Los Blancos back during 2017 after leaving the Andalusian side. Recent reports suggest he wants to head back to his former team after struggling for regular starts. His situation became more complicated when Real Betis ran into serious money problems. The club cannot afford to meet Real Madrid's asking price for their player.
Spanish newspaper AS confirmed that Betis lacks the cash needed to bring Ceballos home. The 28-year-old midfielder believes he can change his fortunes at the Bernabeu under new manager Xabi Alonso. He thinks the former Liverpool star will give him more chances to prove his worth...
Barcelona wants to sign a teenage striker from Norway. Spanish newspaper Sport broke the news about the Catalan giants chasing Mikkel Bro Hansen. The 16-year-old plays for Bodø/Glimt and has caught the attention of European scouts. His talent has impressed coaches across the continent. Barcelona sees him as a future star worth pursuing.
Hansen shows amazing skills for such a young player. The Norwegian teenager has been scoring goals at youth level regularly. His performances have created buzz among talent spotters from major clubs. Barcelona believes he could develop into a top striker with proper training. The club wants to secure his signature before other teams make their move.
The Spanish giants would send Hansen to their academy...
Liverpool FC received shocking news today about the deaths of their Portuguese striker Diogo Jota and his brother Andre in a car accident on Thursday.
While everyone at Liverpool is still grappling with the initial shock of this tragedy, following the departure of one of the team's players, it will cast a shadow over the club's plans.
Liverpool, which had placed Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez on the market for sale and was negotiating with Italian club Napoli for that purpose, may change its decision.
The club might opt for a different approach, such as signing a new player with great ability and experience to strengthen the attack.
Graeme Bailey spilled the beans about Son Heung-min leaving Tottenham. The journalist revealed the South Korean star wants out of North London. Son has been talking with Los Angeles about joining their team. The 32-year-old forward feels done with his decade at Spurs. Bailey broke the news that shocked football fans everywhere.
Son came to Tottenham from Bayer Leverkusen ten years ago. The Korean international has given everything to the club during his time there. He helped Spurs reach major finals and scored crucial goals. The striker feels ready for a fresh start somewhere else. His heart seems set on moving to America for the next chapter.
The forward still has one more year left on his Tottenham deal. His current contract runs...
