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Brikama, Gambia
Brikama Town (also spelt Birikama) and its outlying vicinity are in the Kombo Central District, West Coast Region of The Gambia, in West Africa. It is the regional capital of the Western Region, the base for the headquarters of Brikama Area Council, and it is the most populated Local Government Area in the country. Located inland, in the South Bank, the main urban settlement is about 35km southwest of the Banjul capital, and has an estimated population of 750,000 people (699,704 - 2013 census). The largest ethnic group are the Mandinka, followed by the Wolof, Manjago, Jola, Fulani, Serer, Serahule, Laibe, Aku, Mauritanians and others. Brikama is a market town and major trading centre for raw groundnuts, palm oil (dende) and kernels. The local economy revolves around petty trading, soap making and tie & dye. Other livelihoods are horticulture, fruit and vegetable distribution, pottery making, batik and wood craft workshops. The town is famous for its traditional music heritage of the Kora jalis (griots).
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Freedom Newspaper
March 27, 2018
... Alhagie Jobe-Dasilammeh Ward- Jokardou Constituency; Alhagie Bojang- Nyambai Ward- Brikama; Fatima Jobe- Njau Ward- Upper Saloum; Mahamadou Jallow- Brikama-Ba Ward- Lower Fuladou; Alieu Baldeh- Kerewan Samba Sira Ward- Lower Fuladou; Njobo Baldeh- Fullabantang- Lower Fuladou;Ãâà...
Foroyaa online
March 20, 2018
Speaking to family members of the Late protestor at the one-year anniversary of his demise held in his home in Brikama-Jalambang, they indicated his death has created a great gap in their family as he was the breadwinner; that he has left 10 children behind who are now under the care and guidance ofÃâà...
Foroyaa online
March 20, 2018
Mr. Sambujang Njie, the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) Returning officer for West Coast Region in Brikama, gave a summary of the nomination that took place from the 13th to the 17th of March 2018, for the forthcoming Local Government Elections. Mr. Njie said despite the challengesÃâà...
The Point
March 17, 2018
At least 28 candidates of the United Democratic Party (UDP) were Thursday nominated at the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) regional office in Brikama. One candidate of The Gambia Party for Democracy and Progress (GPDP) and two other independent candidates were equally nominated forÃâà...
The Point
March 17, 2018
Management of the Brikama Area Council (BAC) in partnership with Trust Bank Limited, Wednesday presented a cheque amounting to D5,378,756.17 (five million, three hundred and seventy-eight thousand, seven hundred and fifty-six dalasi, seventeen bututs to The Gambia Agency for Public WorksÃâà...
The Point
March 17, 2018
Tallinding United came for payback mission but failed in their quest for revenge and the Brikama-based club claimed the maximum points to complete a double over them. The victory has earned Brikama United 21 points in thirteen league matches and Tallinding United with 14 points after thirteen leagueÃâà...
The Point
March 14, 2018
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and partners have recently launched the Last Mile Open Defecation campaign at a ceremony held in Brikama. Madam Sandra Lattouf, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) resident representative said in address that her agency provided assistance in theÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
March 13, 2018
It's a twin delight for Gambia premier league title chasers Gamtel Football Club after their coach and star striker won Gambia Football Federation's awards for February. Coach Sulayman Kuyateh warded off keen rivalries from veteran Alagie Sarr and his replacement at Brikama United Modou Lamin NyassiÃâà...
The Point
March 6, 2018
Samger defeated BK Milan 2-1 at the Brikama Box bar Mini Stadium to increase hopes of returning to the top flight next season. Wallidan is still leading the second tier with 25 points in thirteen league matches and BK Milan with 21 points in fourteen league matches. Gunjur United has bagged 18 points inÃâà...
Foroyaa online
March 4, 2018
Sulayman Kuyateh could be in for a third coach of the month award in a row after winning it the previous two months. The erstwhile Brikama United coach is a on a terrific glide in the Gambian Premier League with Gamtel Football Club's performances a glaring testament. The telecom giant's change ofÃâà...
Jollofnews
February 28, 2018
This consultative meeting would ensure that communities are more involved in issues affecting them,” TANGO's executive director Ousman Yabo, told JollofNews as his organisation embarks on Tuesday into a one-day regional dialogues at the Governor's Office in Brikama. Since the tiny West AfricanÃâà...
The Point
February 26, 2018
In an interview after the final, Pa Baboucarr Barrow, head coach of the losing Brikama volleyball team commended his players, The Gambia Volleyball Federation and the Brikama Sports Committee for the opportunity to play another super cup final. Despite losing to a much better Interior side, Barrow saidÃâà...
The Point
February 22, 2018
The ferry and Satayba boys match ended prematurely while Gambia Ports Authority was leading Brikama United by one goal to nil in the week-eleven fixture of the country's domestic division one league at the Independence Stadium in Bakau. Gambia Football Federation awarded three points and twoÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
February 14, 2018
The Bojang Kunda Family of Brikama Jamisa, have taken the Department of Physical Planning to Court claiming D686, 000. The Plaintiffs in this suit are Saikou Bakary Bojang who is a retired civil servant and now businessman and Musa Bojang who is a driver. The family is claiming recovery of the sum ofÃâà...
Freedom Newspaper
February 14, 2018
A tax collector at the Brikama Area Council has been accused of soliciting bribe from an old Yundum shop owner. He allegedly asked the shop owner to give him one thousand dalasis (D1,000) so that he can reduce his yearly shop tax for him. Failure of which, the shop owner would be required to pay theÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
February 13, 2018
The United Democratic Party yesterday, held a mass political rally at Brikama. The rally was attended by the party leader Ousainou Darboe, other party officials, UDP MPs and loyalists. Speaking at the rally, a former parliamentarian Mba Faye Sadykhan, called on the citizenry to join hands with the newÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
February 6, 2018
League champions Armed Forces had their stars to thank after nicking in a goal to force for a share of the spoils against Brikama United over the weekend. Staged at the Serrekunda East mini-stadium, it was league fixture number ten for the Barracks outfit in an action packed duel. The showdown wasn'tÃâà...
The Point
December 31, 1999
Five Community Child Protection and Village Development Committee members drawn from Brikama North constituency on Saturday concluded a two-day training at the Governor's conference hall in Brikama on the three child rights instruments. The training was organised by the Child Rights InstrumentsÃâà...
Foroyaa online
December 31, 1999
Brikama United sashayed over Bomdaba to win the all-West Coast Region league derby in a tie which wrapped 2-0. The Sateba Boys' gaffer Modou Lamin Nyassi prior to the fixture was left wary over the absence of his key men namely Daniel Mendy, John Bass, Ablie Gomez, Hamidou Bojang, ModouÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
December 31, 1999
Brikama United sashayed over Bomdaba to win the all-West Coast Region league derby in a tie which wrapped 2-0. The Sateba Boys' gaffer Modou Lamin Nyassi prior to the fixture was left wary over the absence of his key men namely Daniel Mendy, John Bass, Ablie Gomez, Hamidou Bojang, ModouÃâà...
Freedom Newspaper
December 31, 1999
You cannot deny the fact that your office is aware of what the Brikama-Faraba Campus students are experiencing. Otherwise , you are abusing your moral and leadership duties of having first hand information of what transpires in various school of the university or your advisers and staff are not informingÃâà...
The Point
December 31, 1999
There were two flyovers along the Brikama-Banjul highway but they subsequently disappeared following several demands by long vehicle owners who complain about the difficulty to pass under them. Speaking the Point's Pa Modou Cham, some travelers and drivers along to Brikama-Banjul highway saidÃâà...
The Point
December 31, 1999
On Sunday, Jeshwang will welcome Brikama United at the FIFA Goal Project in Old Yundum as Jam City lock horns with Brewulleng in the all- West Coast derby clash at the Box Bar Mini Stadium in Brikama on the same day. Author: Lamin Gibba. Edit - Delete. Html Script Box - New Html Script Box.
The Point
December 31, 1999
From there, he said he decided to report the matter to the Brikama Police Station which subsequently led to her arrest. He further explained that after her arrest was known to the public, customers started calling and inquiring about lands they bought from Colley. “What confuses me is the fact that while sheÃâà...
Jollofnews
December 31, 1999
This consultative meeting would ensure that communities are more involved in issues affecting them,” TANGO's executive director Ousman Yabo, told JollofNews as his organisation embarks on Tuesday into a one-day regional dialogues at the Governor's Office in Brikama. Since the tiny West AfricanÃâà...
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