Politics
GAF Explains deadlock Between Gambian And Senegalese Soldiers In Farafenni
Major Lamin Sanyang, the Spokesperson of the Gambia Armed Forces, explained the confrontation recently making rounds on social media that occurred between Gambian and Senegalese soldiers stationed in Farafenni. Sanyang said the standoff was exaggerated. On Saturday, reports surfaced on [...]
EU Ambassador Lajos- EU Will Continue To Support Gambia’s Transition
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow received the outgoing European Union Ambassador to The Gambia, His Excellency Attila Lajos at the State House in Banjul. Having spent almost five years as the EU delegate resident in the country, he was at [...]
NA Promise To Investigate The Alleged Bribery Scandal In The Fisheries Sector
National Assembly set to open an investigation committee to painstakingly probe into the alleged bribery scandal involving the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources, Dr. Bamba Banja. Recently, an audio associated with him has been making [...]
How Safe Is The Gambia After Government Reopens Bars, Hotels?
The government of the Gambia has announced the reopening of hotels, bars, restaurants and gyms in the country effective 15th October 2020, despite the Gambia still having 929 active cases with 118 deaths. According to statement by the government's spokesperson, [...]
BANJUL MAYORESS, ROHEY MALICK LOWE ELECTED AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN CAPITAL CITIES SUSTAINABILITY FORUM.
“I hereby announce that I have been elected to the position of President of the African Capital Cities Sustainability Forum (ACCSF) for the next 3 years. I wish to thank all the Mayors and Governors from the Capital Cities around [...]
PRESIDENT ADAMA BARROW REOPENS LAND AND SEA BORDERS
The Gambia Government has announced the reopening of all land and sea borders of The Gambia with immediate effect since their closure on 19th May, 2020. The government statement signed by Ebrima G Sankareh, say, the decision follows an encouraging [...]
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 [...]