Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Press Release

GPU welcomes release of journalists, calls for re-opening of radio stations

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) welcomes the release of the four journalists arrested and detained by the police. Pa Modou Bojang of Home Digital FM...

Statement of the United Democratic Party (UDP) on the Three Years...

The United Democratic Party has observed with great concern the events of January 26, 2020 between the security forces and members/supporters of the “Three...

Violent Clashes Between 3 Years Jotna Concerned Citizens and the Police...

The NHRC received with great concern news of violent clashes between members of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) and 3 Years Jotna Concerned Citizens...

Gambia: Mass arrests risk fuelling tensions

In response to the arrest of 137 protesters following clashes with security forces in Gambia yesterday, Amnesty International’s Acting Deputy Regional Director for West...

The Gambia Government Bans ‘Operation 3-Years Jotna’ with Immediate Effect

Banjul, The Gambia—The Gambia Government renders Operation 3-Years Jotna, a subversive, vIolent and Illegal Movement and hereby bans the movement from ever operating within...

Government Pursues Zero Tolerance against Trafficking in Persons

State House, Banjul, January 16, 2020 – The Government of The Gambia is pursuing a new “zero tolerance” policy against Trafficking in Persons (TIP),...

Foreign Minister Tangara Holds Audience with Cuban Ambassador

Banjul, 16th January, 2020-The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Monday 13th January received the Ambassador...

Foreign Minister receives copies of Letters of Credence of new Turkish...

The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Tuesday 14th January 2020 received the new Ambassador of...

Foreign Minister Tangara Receives Chinese Ambassador

Gambia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Monday January 13th 2020 received the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China (PRC) Ma Jianchun,...

Police deny ‘Three Years Jotna’ permit

The Office of the Inspector General of Police wishes to inform members of the public that following meticulous security assessment, monitoring and intelligence gathering,...

Germany to Increase Diplomatic Presence in The Gambia

A press statement from Statehouse disclosed a statement from the German Ambassador to The Gambia Stephen Roken, his country’s intention to increase its diplomatic...

Concerns of the National Human Rights Commission on Matters Affecting Public...

Banjul - The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) ushers in the New Year with a renewed commitment to promote and protect human rights in...

V Jay Theatre Productions Tour The Gambia

Mr. Richards, a Caribbean Descendant and British national, Actor, Playwright, Storyteller, Poet Shines and founder of V. Jay Theatre Productions, visited the Gambia from...

International Conference Centre to be named After Former President

The Ministry of Information in a press statement has confirmed naming the International Conference Centre (ICC) after the former president, ‘Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara. The...

Government Encourages Farmers to Sell Groundnut at seccos at D18000

The Ministry of Agriculture has issued a press release pointing out that there is enough cash available at all buying points across the country. Farmers...

President Barrow Bids Farewell to Outgoing Turkish Ambassador

State House, Banjul, 11 th December 2019 - His Excellency, President Adama Barrow on Wednesday 11th December 2019 bade farewell to the Turkish Ambassador...

New Airline to Start Operations in The Gambia

State House, Banjul, 12 th December 2019 – Senior officials from Universal Caravan Aviation, a transnational aviation company based in the Kingdom of Saudi...

Gov’t Spokesperson ‘clarifies’ Barrow’s Statement About Jammeh

Press Release Dated: 7th December, 2019 Banjul, The Gambia—Following widespread and conflicting reports alleging that President Barrow has assured his predecessor, President Yaya Jammeh,...

Canada, Gambia and Netherlands to form tripartite group on Rohinyga case

On November 11th 2019, The Gambia filed a lawsuit at The Hague demanding accountability on the systematic violations of the rights of minority Rohinyga...

Police Raise Concern over Roadshows, Carnivals Without Permit

The Gambia Police Force have raised concern over the frequent roadshows conducted by individuals or groups. They said this is a gateway for thieves to...