Economics
Residents Of Brufut Expresses Outrage Over Poor Road Conditions, Calls For Government Intervention
The residents of the coastal village of Brufut recently expressed frustration over the poor road network the village is slapped with since its creation. The road leading into Brufut is in a sorry state, very poor, resulting in some commercial [...]
The Gambia Government Launches Provincial Phase Of Multi-Million Dalasis Rice Distribution
Press Release Dated: 15th March, 2021 Re: The Gambia Government Launches Provincial Phase of Multi-Million Dalasis Rice Distribution Consistent with President Adama Barrow’s poverty alleviation scheme, The Gambia Government today, kick-started the free distribution of several hundred-thousand metric tons of [...]
National Assembly To Strengthen Gambia-Senegal Parliamentary Relations
The National Assembly yesterday gave its blessings for the establishment of a Gambia-Senegal parliamentary friendship group which seeks to strengthen the existing bilateral relations between the two sister countries and enhance the people-to-people contact and relations at sectoral levels. The [...]
NAWEC Agib Bank Account Looted Off D15.5 Million By Unknown Swindler
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) are shocked by news of their account with the AGIB Bank being withdrawn through an unauthorised transaction by unknown persons. Pierre Silver, The Public Relation Officer (PRO) of NAWEC confirmed the accuracy of [...]
Statement by the Chair, Dr. Lamin J. Sise, at the opening of the Twenty-Second Session of the TRRC’s public hearings 22 March, 2021
Today Monday, 22 March, 2021 the TRRC will begin its 22nd session of public hearings. As at the end of the 21st session, the Commission had heard testimonies from a total of 358 witnesses. Of these, 285 were male and [...]
Minister of Works, Construction and Infrastructure Highlights GPA’s Challenges
The Minister of Works, construction, and infrastructure, Bai Lamin Jobe, has contended that the infrastructure deficit of the Banjul port is a big challenge hampering the institution. Minister Jobe made these remarks in Banjul on Friday at the presentation of [...]
Kuteh Jombulu to Face Wagadu for URR 3rd Division League Final
The regional third division of the Upper River Region (URR) has reached its climax with Kuteh Jombulu and Wagadu to fight for the regional championship title. The two sides reached the final stage of the competition with wins over Sabi [...]
Kiang Karantaba Benefits From Philanthropist Support
The community of Kiang Katantaba in the Lower River Region of The Gambia recently commissioned a water system in the community of karantaba (LRR) this community is the latest to benefit from the benevolent gesture of Sirremang foundation which is [...]
Gambia Extends Contract with Coach Tom Saintfiet
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) and Head Coach, Tom Saintfiet, have extended their union for another five years, with the latest contract running through to the end of May, 2026. This news was announced by the President of the GFF, [...]
Chairperson Of The National Assembly Committee On Trade Speaks On Price Hike
The member of the National assembly for Sandu constituency Honourable Muhammed Munara who doubles as the Chairperson for the National assembly standing committee on trade, shared his committee’s stance on the most talked about issue of price hike which rocked [...]