The Gambia’s Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a statement rubbishing newspaper reports that footballer Musa Barrow was harassed by its officers stationed at the Banjul International Airport. It said the incident was caused by refusal of the footballer, 26, to pay custom duties on goods he was bringing into the[Read More…]
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Gambia To Launch New Medical School With Support From Islamic Development Bank
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved $32.2 million to fund the creation of the School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences at the University of The Gambia, in a major boost for the country’s struggling health sector. The funding is part of a wider $297 million package approved for[Read More…]
Gambia: Footballer Musa Barrow’s Airport Incident Caused By Refusal To Pay Customs Duties
Over the past few days, there have been various reports in the online media regarding the alleged harassment of Gambia’s international footballer Musa Barrow, at Banjul International Airport who also plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun. JollofNews has made contact with eyewitnesses, security and Gambia Revenue[Read More…]