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IEC’s 2021 Electoral Activity List.
GENERAL VOTER REGISTRATION - Voter registration period - 14th January - 26th February, 2021 - Display of provisional list of voters - 15th -24th March, 2021 - Objection and appeals - 15th - 28th March, 2021 - Sitting of Revising [...]
15 People Charged With Diplomatic Passport Fraud.
The government’s spokesperson Ebrima G. Sankareh, in an interview with Peter Gomez on Tuesday, revealed that 15 people have been charged with diplomatic passport fraud and multiple other counts of fraud and forgery. The accused persons are in three batches [...]
14 People Including Nurses and Security Officials Tested Positive For Covid-19
The ministry of health on it’s daily covid-19 press briefing confirmed five nurses, a security officer and two orderlies all working at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, have tested positive for Covid-19. “Most of the healthcare worker cases are secondary [...]
US Authorities Move to Seize Ex-Gambia Dictator’s Mansion
Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh used bribery proceeds and stolen government funds to buy a mansion in a suburb of Washington, D.C., U.S. authorities allege in a lawsuit seeking to seize the property. The west African nation's longtime dictator conspired [...]
COVID-19: The Gambia Registers Highest Number Of Cases In A Day So Far
The Gambia has recorded 15 new cases of the novel coronavirus, summing up the total to 93 confirmed cases with 49 recoveries and 4 deaths and 39 active cases respectively. This new 15 cases is the highest number reported in [...]
Alert: Two Covid-19 Patients Escapes From Hospital
Two Coronavirus patients have escaped from Edward Francis Small Teaching hospital. They ran away after being told they had tested positive for Covid-19. While plans are underway to apprehend the escaped patients, the public is hereby urged to trade with [...]
Due To Poor Drainage Systems, Gambians Suffer During The Rainy Season
The poor drainage system in the Gambia has been affecting pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, especially during the rainy season. The problem is worsen by the bad road condition in both rural and urban areas. Experts say the way some roads [...]
Gambia Mourns A Legend
We join the rest of the world to mourn the passing of the former Gambian International footballer, Alhagie Momodou Njie, Alias Biri-Biri. We pray that Allah pardons his shortcomings, and grant him jannah aameen. Our deepest condolences to the entire [...]
The Government of The Gambia, To Make Mask Wearing Mandatory On All, Effective 24 July 2020.
The Government’s spokesperson Mr. Ebrima G Sankareh, on Friday 17 July 2020, in a press conference, told journalists that mask wearing is now mandatory in The Gambia effective Friday 24 July, 2020. “Part of the new regulations President Barrow signed [...]
IGP: Promotes Young Officer To Sergeant.
The young lady officer who’s picture took rounds on social media regarding her proactive nature and love for her job is being promoted to the rank of sergeant by the Inspector General of Police ( IGP). Kaddy joined The Gambia [...]