Economics
Vocational and Skill Training Institutions Threatened With Eviction Over Rent Arrears
Many vocational and skill training centers have been menaced with dislodgement over rent arrears due to the ceaseless lock-down since the outbreak of COVID-19 in The Gambia. The chairman of the National Association of Vocational and Skills Training Institutes (NAVSTI) [...]
NDMA Extends Financial Aid To Natural Disaster Victims
The National Disasters Management Agency has given financial aid to people affected by natural disasters during the rainy season. A total of 51,618 persons from 2,847 households have benefited from this gesture. In its recent disaster management situation report [...]
President Adama Barrow’s Statement At the 88 kilometres Hakalang Road Launch.
”Today’s event, therefore, marks another significant milestone in the development endeavours of my Government. As stated in our National Development Plan, our goal is “to deliver good governance and accountability, social cohesion and national reconciliation, and a revitalized and transformed [...]
UTG’s S.U, Expresses Gratitude To Gambian Philanthropist, Alasan Gent Ceesay.
GRATITUDE TO RAHMA GAMBIA LIMITED Being cognizant of the adverse effects of Covid-19 on global economy and lives and livelihoods, the 18th Executive Council of the UTGSU is wary of the discontinuation of UTG students whose tuition fees depend on [...]
PURA: Fines Gamcel For “Manipulating” International Voice Termination Rates.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, PURA, has taken an enforcement action against one of the country’s leading GSM operators, Gamcel, for fudging international voice termination rates. PURA fined Gamcel a sum of D250,000 for failing to comply with the approved [...]
Fisheries Ministry Donates D4.7 Million Worth Of Vessels To Ten Communities
The Ministry of Fisheries donated over a dozen fishing boats to ten communities within the country worth three hundred and thirty three thousand dalasis each. The vessels worth up to D4.7 million and the ten beneficiaries are Tankular, Salikenni, [...]
Banjul City Council Hosts Youth Entrepreneurship Training
Banjul city council host a 5-day entrepreneurship training for 25 youth in Banjul, organised by National Enterprise Development Initiative(NEDI) and coordinated by the Banjul Youth Committee (BYC). In her statement, Rohey Malick Lowe, the mayor of Banjul encouraged the youths [...]
More Than D50,000 Was Paid By GSIC In Exchange For The Freedom Of 12 Convicted Prisoners
The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council under the dynamic leadership of Alhagie Muhammad Lamin Touray, on Tuesday financially aided 12 convicted prisoner to once again enjoy their long lost freedom after spending copious nights in jail for committing different crimes. The [...]
GFF Signs Rehabilitation Project
On Monday, 5th October 2020, Gambia Football Federation posted on their Facebook page the signing of a rehabilitation project with three consulting firms. The Gambia Football Federation has signed contract with Three reputable Consulting firms for the rehabilitation of Six [...]
Jah Oil Fuel Truck Kills Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency (GALMA) Staff in Basse
Eddy Jallow, a staff of Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency (GALMA) in Basse was knocked down by a Jah Oil fuel truck between Kerewan Samba Sira and Sabou Sereh village in the Lower Fulladu West District resulting to his death [...]