The Gambia
Ebou Waggeh, Veteran Gambian Journalist dies at 62
With heavy hearts we regret to announce the sudden death of Mr. Ebou Waggeh, a veteran Gambian journalist/broadcaster who passed away on Monday 26 October 2020 following a brief illness. Mr. Waggeh was among the pioneers of Gambia Radio and [...]
Court To Rule On Yankuba Touray’s Claim of Immunity
‘Justice Ebrima Ba Jaiteh of the High Court in Banjul on Monday 26th October 2020, adjourned the criminal matter involving the state against Yankuba Touray on his constitutional immunity to 2 November, 2020 for ruling,’ The Standard newspaper. Justice Jaiteh’s [...]
President Adama Barrow earlier today embarked on a surprise tour of ongoing projects and facilities within the Greater Banjul Area and beyond.
His first stop was at The Gambia University Faraba Campus, where he was taken on a conducted tour of the LOT 1 which is at 65%. Upon completion, the area will accommodate faculty of Education, Infromation and Technology, Engineering, Business [...]
SOLDIER DENIES BEING A SON OF CASSAMANCE’S REBEL LEADER
"Omar Sarjo, who was dismissed from the Gambia Armed Forces for being a non-Gambian, has spoken for the first time since his dismissal in 2017." Standard Newspaper Sankareh, the government spokesperson told journalists that several non-Gambians enlisted in GAF were [...]
The Ministry of Youth and sports commences a HIV sensitization
Department of Planning under the Ministry of Youth and Sport in collaboration with ActionAid International - The Gamba starts a nationwide sensitization on HIV/AIDS Infection among young people. The sensitization campaign started since July and its focus is to raise [...]
Supreme Islamic Council Calls Gambians To Snub French Products
The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council on Thursday 29th October 2020, issued a formal statement calling on Muslims around the globe, especially Gambians, to boycott all French products being sold in The Gambian soil in solidarity with prophet Muhammad. In Mid [...]
President Barrow Appoints Seedy Keita as Trade Minister
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow in the exercise of the powers conferred upon him under Sections 71(1) and 71(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, has appointed Mr Seedy K. M. Keita as Minister for Trade, Industry, [...]
CLARIFICATION ON THE CASE OF DISMISSED EX-CORPORAL OMAR SARJO OF THE GAMBIA ARMED FORCES
It may be recalled that in 2017, the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) received an intelligence tip off that ex – Corporal Omar Sarjo, with Regimental Number 84GNA/13529 was alleged to be the son of Mr. Salif Sarjo, the leader of [...]
University of The Gambia Students’ Union Postpones Swearing-In Ceremony
The leadership of the 18th Executive Council of the University of The Gambia Students’ Union (UTGSU) has put off the handing over and swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected executive scheduled for Monday 2nd November, 2020. “The decision came up [...]
President Barrow mourns the demise of Deputy Governor, Lamin R. Darboe
The untimely demise of Lamin R. Darboe, Deputy Governor, Central River Region, has sent shockwaves among Gambians home and abroad. On behalf of the government and people of The Gambia, H.E, President Adama Barrow expressed his sincere and heartfelt condolences [...]