The Gambia
Day of Arafah 2020: History, Significance of The Day And How it is Marked
A day before Eid al-Adha, which is a major Islamic holiday, Muslim pilgrims mark the Day of Arafah or Arafat, which is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage. On this day, Muslim pilgrims will at dawn make their way [...]
COVID-19 UPDATE: Finance Minister Mambureh Njie and three other Cabinet Ministers tested positive for Covid-19
The Office of the President informs the public that three Cabinet Ministers, Honourable Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Mambureh Njie and Honourable Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Fafa Sanyang, and Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Amie Fabureh have tested positive [...]
The Government Of The Gambia Announced New Covid-19 Measures.
The government of The Gambia through its spokesperson Mr. Ebrima G. Sankareh, has announced new measures taken by the government in the battle against Covid-19. The regulations include prohibition of public gatherings, weddings, funerals, naming ceremonies and other public related [...]
COVID-19 UPDATE: The Virulent Virus Death Toll Increases To 4.
The ministry of health records 4 new deaths and 173 new cases of COVID-19. The ministry of health however, calls on the general public to exercise constraints, remain calm and continue adhering to the COVID-19 precautionary rules and regulations, as they [...]
KMC Mayor Tests Positive For Covid-19
The General Public is hereby informed that the Lord Mayor tested positive for Covid19 Virus. He is in good spirits and has since been placed on isolation and is well on his way to recovery. The Council hereby reminds the [...]
Brikama Magistrates’ Court, Charged Disobedient Vehicle Owners
Brikama Magistrate court has convicted 16 accused persons who were arraigned before the court on charges of carrying passengers without face masks. They are fine D1000 each. *source: poliso magazine
Immigration Officers Denies Accepting Bribe From Travelers, To Help Them Escape Quarantine.
The Gambia Immigration Officers vehemently denied allegations currently making rounds on social media. The department is accused of accepting bribes from travelers coming into the country who are required to be placed under requisite quarantine for the period of two [...]
Tertiary Institutions Including UTG, have been temporarily closed Amid Covid-19.
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, has ordered the immediate closure of the University of The Gambia and other tertiary institutions amid the current global pandemic. This swift move according to a statement incurred from the Registrar, [...]
President Barrow Tests Negative for COVID -19
The public is hereby informed that H.E Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia has tested negative for the Coronavirus. The President’s sample was taken on Thursday, 30th July 2020 and the results came out last night, Monday, [...]
Government of The Gambia, Declares 21 Days of Curfew Across The Country.
The government of the Gambia announces a curfew to be Effective tomorrow at 10pm-5am lasting for 21 days. This is meant to curb the spread of the deadly corona virus, as the Gambia confirms two new deaths and 128 new [...]