National Assembly Refers Forestry Bill 2017 To Select Committee
In its sitting yesterday, Thursday 21 December, the National Assembly voted to suspend the debate on the Forestry Bill 2017, and referred the draft...
China Underscores One-China Principle as Gambian President Visits
By Kebba Jeffang Courtesy (Xinhua News Agency) –
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday underscored the one-China principle as he hosted Gambian President Adama...
China Hopes To Expand Cooperation With Gambia
Kebba Jeffang Courtesy (Xinhua News Agency)
China hopes to enhance mutual political trust and expand cooperation in all fields with Gambia during President Adama Barrow's visit, Foreign...
When Will The National Development Plan Be Ready?
In delivering the budget speech, the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs made reference to the National Development Plan, indicating that the Plan (NDP...
“Health Facilities Must be Equipped With Drugs” – Wuli West NAM
By Amie Sanneh
The National Assembly Member for Wuli West, Hon. Sidia Jatta has said that health facilities must be equipped with drugs to enable...
“First Lady’s Office Is Constitutional” – Finance Minister
By Amie Sanneh
‘‘The office of the first lady is Constitutional because it is the Constitution that gives the president the power to establish office.’’
These...
“We Will Have to Increase Taxes If….” – Finance Minister
Mr. Amadou Sanneh, the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs has said Government will have to increase taxes as there is no other way...
AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 2018 BUDGET SPEECH
With Abdoulai G. Dibba
PART TWO
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Amadou Sanneh, on Friday December 15th 2017, delivered the 2018 budget speech at the...
What Is The Content Of The National Development Plan?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The budget speech of the Minister of Finance made reference to the National Development Plan. We hope copies will soon be put...
At The National Assembly 2018 Budget Speech
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Amadou Sanneh, on Friday December 15, 2017, delivered the 2018 budget speech at the National Assembly Building...
Finance Minister Delivers 2018 Budget Speech
Abdoulai G. Dibba
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Amadou Sanneh, on Friday December 15th 2017, delivered the 2018 budget speech at the National Assembly...
Justice Minister Replies to Deputies
By Awa B. Bah
The Minister of Justice Aboubacarr Tambedou, on Wednesday 13th December 2017, responded to concerns raised by deputies at the National Assembly, during...
‘‘People Should Not Be Blindfolded Anymore’’ – Sidia Jatta
By Amie Sanneh
The National Assembly Member for Wuli West, Sidia Jatta has called on his colleagues not to allow their people to be blindfolded...
‘Gambia Participates’ Observes International Anti-Corruption Day
By Saikou Suwareh Jabai
An anti-corruption organisation called ‘Gambia Participates’ marked this year’s International Anti-Corruption Day at its office in Kanifing. December 9th is recognised by...
Should There Be A Constitutional Review Commission Or A New Constitution...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
According to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, a new Constitution could be drafted and promulgated to replace the 1997...
NAMs Adopt Reports
By:Kebba AF Touray
Deputies at the National Assembly, have adopted three reports as presentation continues to take center stage at the sittings of the National...
Justice Minister Presents Constitutional Review Commission Bill
By: Kebba AF Touray
The Minister of Justice, Aboubacar Tambedou, yesterday presented the Constitutional Review Commission Bill 2017 before Lawmakers, for consideration and adoption.
During the...
At The National Assembly: Debate on The Constitutional Review Commission Bill
By: Kebba AF Touray
After the presentation of the Constitutional Review Commission Bill 2107 by the Minister of Justice, Aboubacarr Tambedou, deputies took turns to...
‘Loans Are Opportunities to Deal With Challenges’–Finance Minister
By Amie Sanneh
Mr. Amadou Sanneh, the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, has indicated that taking a loan to finance programs does not mean...
NAMs Dissatisfied with Budget Allocation for Youth
By Amie Sanneh
Some members of the National Assembly have expressed their dissatisfaction over the budget allocated for youth in the 2018 draft budget estimates....
