Gambian Shot Dead In Atlanta Georgia
Omar Sonko, a Gambia-American in Atlanta Georgia US, was reportedly shot dead by suspected arm rubbers on 6th January 2021. According to witnesses, Sonko was coming from the voting center in [...]
Political Parties React To The ‘Indefinite’ Deferment Of Voter Registration
The leaders of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and Citizens Alliance (CA) have called on the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to forward full explanation regarding the abrupt postponement of the [...]
President Barrow Rescinds Oremi Appointment As IEC Deputy Chairperson
President Adama Barrow has rescinded his decision to appoint Mr Oremi Joiner as the Deputy Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission with immediate effect based on what he called “emerging [...]
The UDP Statement On The Postponement Of The Proposed IEC Voter Registration Dates Scheduled For 14th January 2021
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has registered with utter dismay the notice of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for the indefinite postponement of the voter registration of The Gambia’s 2021 [...]
UNICEF Estimated 140 Million Children Will Be Born In 2021
The United Nations body charged with children affairs UNICEF has estimated that 140 million babies will be born in 2021. Globally, over half of these births are estimated to take [...]
Gambian Timber Dealer Accuses Senegalese Security Forces Of Burning His Truck
Fanding Sima, a timber dealer, said, his lorry loaded with woods was confiscated and reduced to ashes by the Senegalese security forces in Casamance about two week ago. The incident, [...]
Driving Licenses To Be Renewed In 2021 Subject To Certificates Of Competence: IGP
The office of the Inspector General of Police has disclosed that, beginning the year 2021, driving licenses shall be renewed subject to a driving standard's review at designated centers, where [...]
Alleged Murderer Escaped From Prison
Buba Drammeh, a remanded prisoner who was accused of murder during the Berending-Gunjur land dispute, has reportedly break loose from Mile 2 Central Prison, a senior prison officer confirmed. The [...]
An important advice to the Gambian community in Seattle, regarding excessiveness in our weddings and naming ceremonies.
Alhamdulilāh. All praise is due to Allah, The Lord, The Creator, and The sustainer of all things. May He send peace and blessings upon his final messenger Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi [...]
27 Inmates Receives D3000 Financial Aid
Through a prison trust fund project funded by the British High Commission in The Gambia, the CEO of Insight Training Center, Teranga Fm, headed by Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, on Monday [...]