Politics
The Government of The Gambia, Extends State of Public Emergency.
In exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 34(6) of the 1997 Constitution, His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia has declared a State of Public Emergency in the whole country. The declaration [...]
The Gambia Armed Forces Stands Against Unauthorized Importation, Sale and Usage of Military Apparels.
“Under section 169 subsection 1,2 and 3 of the criminal code laws of the Gambia have prohibited the usage and engagement in importation and sale of military uniforms and regalia without authority.” In a press release on Tuesday by the [...]
Mayor Bensouda Reacts To Criticisms: “As far As I Am Concerned, I Don’t Consider My Political Rivalry With Yankuba Colley When It Comes To Issues Of Development.”
The Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has been criticized by members of the public for including his predecessor ex-mayor of KMC, Yankuba Colley of the APRC political party in the Taskforce of the Municipal Relations. “As [...]
IGP: Drops All Charges Against Human Rights Activist, Madi Jobarteh.
The inspector general of police on Friday 10 June 2020, has dropped all charges against the human rights activist Madi Jobarteh, with immediate effect. “I am happy to announce that as Inspector General of Police of The Gambia Police Force, [...]
COVID-19: Frontline Workers Embarked On A Sit Down Strike Over Unpaid Allowances.
The Covid-19 frontline workers in The Gambia are currently embarking on a sit down strike since Friday due to unpaid allowances. All the units including the laboratory which collects and tests samples of suspected individuals of the virus, response team [...]
EUROPEAN UNION: Donates Sanitary Items to Schools and Communities
As schools re-open to students of 9th and 12th grades, the EU Ambassador to the Gambia on Tuesday, handed-over sanitary supplies and first aid kits to the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education. These items include buckets, bleach, soap, paper [...]
GAMBIA ACTION PARTY: Senior Members Denies Allegations Of Circulating Party’s Flag Bearer’s Scandalous Video.
Executive members of the Gambia Action Party, denies allegations of circulating it’s presidential candidate’s nude video. Earlier on Tuesday, Hon. Bojang convened a press conference at his residence at Brufut. He alleged that some senior members from his political party, [...]
GAP’s Flag Bearer, Mr. Lamin Bojang Breaks The Silence
The aspiring presidential candidate for Gambia Action Party (GAP) Mr. Lamin Bojang, on Tuesday 13 July 2020, convened a press conference to address a recent video of him making rounds on social media that could potentially end his political career. [...]
APRC: Clarifies Rumors About Joining Hands With NPP.
Following the recent story published by the standard news paper on Monday, saying that ‘APRC confirmed coalition talks with NPP’ the spokesperson of APRC party MR. Dodou Jah, stated in a press release that ‘APRC party has not agreed and [...]
FIRST LADY: Launches National Help Line For Children
The First Lady Fatoumatta Bah Barrow on Tuesday launched the first-ever National Helpline for Children-𝟏𝟗𝟗, set up to report cases of child abuse and request child protection information for free. This project was recognised by the Ministry of Women, Children [...]