Thursday, September 11, 2008
President Bush Sends Ramadan Message,To Muslims Around The World
Picture: George Bush (President of the United States of America)
President George W. Bush of the United States of America has sent greetings to Muslims observing Ramadan in America and around the globe.
President George W. Bush of the United States of America has sent greetings to Muslims observing Ramadan in America and around the globe.
According to a news release from the U.S. Embassy in Banjul, President Bush thanked men and women of the Muslim community for their contribution to America.
He said the holy month of Ramadan is a special time of prayer, fasting, and service. President Bush asserted that for Muslims, these days commemorate the revelation of God's word to the prophet Muhammad in the form of the holy Qu'ran.
"Your love of family and gratitude to God have strengthened the moral fabric of our country. Our nation is stronger and more hopeful because of the generosity, talents, and compassion of our Muslim citizens. Laura and I send our best wishes. Ramadan Mubarak," President Bush said.
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Breaking News:New Economic Growth Projects in The Gambia
Picture: Musa Jawara
The Abundance Fund is very happy to announce that it is accepting proposals for economic growth projects in Namibia and Gambia, Mr. Musa Bassadi Jawara, member of the Advisory Board revealed yesterday.
The Abundance Fund is a unique grant-making organisation that supports innovative, creative, and forward-looking grassroots economic growth projects in the developing world.
"The Abundance Fund is set up to make it easier for those who want to give, and give in a way in which they can be confident of their contributions in making a direct and positive difference in the lives of the intended beneficiaries," Mr. Jawara added.
He noted that The Abundance Fund is now receiving proposals for economic growth projects from grassroots organisations in Namibia and The Gambia. He added that the opening date for sending proposals is August 8th, 2008 and the closing date is November 9th, 2008 at midnight Pacific Time.
The Request for Proposals can be accessed at: http//www.abundancefund.org/requestforproposals.html
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Carniegie Minerals Boss Wanted In The Gambia,As Some Security Officers Sacked
Africa » Gambia
Picture: Charlie Northfield (Wanted Carniegie Minerals Boss)
By:Saikou Ceesay,Banjul
The government of The Gambia yesterday issued a press release declaring Mr. Charles Northfield, General Manager of Carnegie Minerals Company in The Gambia, 'wanted'.
By:Saikou Ceesay,Banjul
The government of The Gambia yesterday issued a press release declaring Mr. Charles Northfield, General Manager of Carnegie Minerals Company in The Gambia, 'wanted'.
Charles Northfield, a British National who was standing trial at the High Court in
According to the news release from the Department of State for Interior, Charles was an engineer working for Carnegie Minerals Company in The Gambia.
"He was arrested in February 2008 and charged for various crimes including economic crime. He was therefore standing trial at the High Court in
Charles was granted court bail. He jumped the bail and escaped to the
The release went on to solicit from the general public in the form of any information leading to the escape and possible re-arrest of Mr. Charles Northfield.
Meanwhile, following our publication last Monday regarding the recall of security officers posted between Barra and Amdalaye, impeccable sources have informed The Point that some of those officers have been sent home packing.
This came in the wake of the reported escape of the erstwhile General Manager of Carnegie Mineral Company, who is said to be currently in the
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