The Gambia
Lightning kills a sixteen year old boy
Ebrima Jallow, a sixteen year old boy was killed by lightning during a thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon in his native village, Sohm. The incident, according to a close family member, happened when Ebrima Jallow went to the forest to collect [...]
Hajj uncertainty as Gambia awaits Saudi’s confirmation
The National Hajj Commission of The Gambia said they are waiting for confirmation from the authorities of Saudi for the 2020 pilgrimage. The head of the Hajj Commission Dr. Ousman Jah, said they have been asked by the Saudi authorities [...]
4 Passengers Out 140 Escaped From Quarantine
23rd June 2020 EXTREMELY URGENT PRESS RELEASE The Ministry of Health regrets to inform the public that four (4) passengers out of the One Hundred Forty (140) who arrived in the country on the 22nd June 2020 with the SN [...]
Grade Nine Students To Return To School Tomorrow
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education Claudiana Cole, has announced that students in grade nine will return to school on Wednesday 24th June 2020. “I hereby have the singular honour to inform all school authorities, staff, parents and students [...]
Government Makes Their Position Clear On The Issue Of LGBT Persons
The Government of The Gambia through the office of the spokesperson has made its position lucid on the wrangles surrounding LGBT persons in The Gambia. Below is the full statement dated June 23rd 2020. In the wake of the simmering [...]
Mr. Darboe Fired As The Executive Director of NYC
Confirmed reports have it that Mr. Lamin Dorboe has been sacked from his position as the Executive Director of National Youth Council. A position he held for the past six years. Mr Darboe, through the ministry of Youths and Sports, received [...]
A 17 Year Old Gambian Footballer Joins Bayern Munich
Mamin Sanyang, a 17 year old Footballer from Brikama has officially signed a three year contract at Bayern Munich FC. According to sources, Mamin joined the team on a free transfer from TSG Hoffenheim’s U- 17 team. “Mamin is a [...]
Sports Minister Reveals That Plans Are Afoot With FIFA To Build A 60,000 Capacity Stadium
Hadrammeh Sidibeh, the Minister of Youths and Sports on Wednesday 16 June 2020, told the National Assembly that The Gambia Football Federation is in talks with Fédération Internationale de Football Association FIFA, for the construction of a new 60,000 capacity [...]
Open Letter To The President By Sandigie Nijie
19th June 2020 Ambassador Lajos 74, South Atlantic Road Fajara Kanifing Municipality Your Excellency I have the profound honour and delight to write to your high office and would like to share few lines on the subject of the LGBTQ. Gambians [...]
Saudi Arabia Limits Hajj Pilgrimage To Stave Off The Spread Of Covid-19
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said only “very limited numbers” of pilgrims could perform hajj this year, meaning only Saudis and Foreign nationals already residing in Saudi are allowed to participate in this year’s hajj. Every year, Saudi Arabia welcomes [...]