The Gambia
Tijan Jaiteh Appointed As Goodwill Ambassador
Former Gambian international footballer, Tijan Jaiteh has been appointed and conferred with the position of goodwill ambassador. The appointment, made by President Barrow, took effect from the 24th September 2020. “By virtue of the appointment, Ambassador Tijan Jaiteh can hold [...]
CONCERNED CITIZENS’ REACTION TO THE REJECTED DRAFT CONSTITUTION
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Parliamentarians Begins Three-Day Training On Budget Analysis, Review and Scrutiny.
The National Authorizing Office – System Support Unit (NAO-SU) under the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs on Thursday launched a three day training of Parliamentarians on budget analysis, review and scrutiny. The intensive training, supported by European Union, intends [...]
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay Condems Hamat Bah’s Statement
Politicians like Hamat Bah works to undermine and destroy the peaceful and socially cohesive nature of The Gambia, Dr Ismaila Ceesay has charged. Tourism Minister Hamat Bah on Saturday branded the opposition as ‘rats’ and warned Gambian Fulas against voting [...]
Hamat Bah Apologises for ‘Rat’ Comment
The Minister of Tourism Hamat Bah has apologised and withdrawn his comments with immediate effect following a public backlash. Bah sparked anger among Gambians on 17th October 2020 when he boldly called the opposition as ‘rats’. “I never intended to [...]
European Union Launches Two New Projects To Strengthen Migrant Protection
As part of its cooperation with The Gambia on migration management, the European Union has launched two new regional projects to support the protection of migrants including children, women and the youth along migratory routes. The first joint steering committee [...]
“I did not defend Hamat” Former Interior Minister Said
I did not defend Hamat. I defended my views on Hamat's perceived offensive statement. My politics is based on facts, principle and the truth. Just because many people adopted the position that "dirimo" or rat refers to Mandingkas, that doesn't [...]
President Barrow and His Counterpart Consolidating Bissau- Banjul Ties
President Adama Barrow earlier today arrived at the Bissau Osvaldo Vieira International Airport for a day’s official visit, where he was received by his Bissau-Guinean counterpart President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. At a welcoming ceremony shortly after his arrival, President [...]
President Barrow Chairs Cabinet Session
H.E President Adama Barrow is currently presiding over a Cabinet session on several papers, including seeking provisional approval for proposed Bills to improve the policy environment in governance. Ministry of Finance leads the presentations on Bills to enhance Public-Private Partnership, [...]
The Project Reaches Out To Over 28,000 People Including 1,550 Women In Central River Region
In 2018 the European Commission through the European Development Fund issued a grant amounting to Euro 333,000 to ActionAid International The Gambia (AAITG) for the implementation of a 3 year project on Strengthening Women’s Economic Initiatives in Southern Central River [...]