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DG Ceesay: Gambia a Target for Drug Traffickers

By Nelson Manneh The Gambia faces a growing challenge as drug traffickers target the country for the transit and storage of cocaine destined for Europe,...

Justice Ministry Advances Plans To Implement TRRC Recommendations

By Ndey Sowe The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the International Centre for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), hosted a stakeholder forum on Friday, November 15,...

Government Launches Trade Logistics Charter to Enhance Trade Efficiency in Gambia

By Ndey Sowe The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment has officially launched the Trade Logistics Charter, an initiative aimed at enhancing trade...

President Barrow Promises a Policy Environment for Gambia’s Private Sector

By Makutu Manneh At the 60th anniversary of Deloitte and Touche Associates (DT Associates), President Adama Barrow has promised to provide the country’s private sector with...

Gambia will get new ferry next year, says MD Jobarteh

By Amadou Manjang  Gambia Ports Authority Managing Director Ousman Jobarteh has said that the Government of the Gambia, has in collaboration with his institution has...

‘Go get your money’, Minister tells recruiters’ victims

By Amadou Manjang  Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, said on Wednesday that Gambian citizens who pay monies to recruitment agents for Spain, UEA, and...

GRA Hosts Tax Seminar for Gambian Women Chamber of Commerce 

By Mustapha Jallow The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) hosted a tax seminar on Tuesday for staff of the Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) to...

Survey Shows Gambians Reject Stereotypes, Support Female, Youth Leadership

By Nelson Manneh Gambians are open to electing female and young candidates to political positions, as shown in a recent survey conducted by the Center...

Over 200 Gambians detained in warehouse in Mauritania after being intercepted

By Biran Gaye  Over 200 Gambians are languishing in a warehouse in inhumane living conditions off the border of Mauritania and Senegal after they were...

DLEAG Secures Six Convictions on drug-related crimes

By Nelson Manneh The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), announced it has secured six convictions in drug-related cases, a significant milestone in its...

Partners Launch Project Finance Masterclass for Sustainable Development

By Ndey Sowe In a bid to unlock critical investment in infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and other sectors essential for economic growth, the Gambia Chamber of...

Market Committee Chairperson Denies Approving Collection of Vendors’ Payments

By Makutu Manneh The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has revealed significant discrepancies in the handling of pre-finance payments for canteen construction at Latrikunda Sabiji...

Peace Network-Gambia Appoints Coordinator In US 

The Chief Executive Officer at Peace Network has announced, in a press release, the appointment of Mr. Alkali Dibba as Peace Network’s principal Coordinator...

ERCA kick starts Meeting to Boost Regional Competition, Consumer Protection

By Assan Bah The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) began its ninth Statutory Consultative Competition Committee (CCC) meeting on Tuesday, a four-day event that focused...

Former Acting KMC CEO Detained for Alleged Witness Interference

By Makutu Manneh The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has ordered the detention of Jaja Cham, the former acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kanifing...

Commission Probes Latrikunda Market Pre-Financed Canteen Construction Amid Discrepancies

By Makutu Manneh The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has revealed conflicting testimonies regarding the pre-financed construction of canteens at Latrikunda Sabiji Market, with market...

IGP Receives British Peace Support Team-Africa

By Louise Jobe On Tuesday, November 12, Inspector General of Police Seedy Mukhtar Touray welcomed the British Peace Support Team (BPST) Africa to the Police...

Dozens of African migrants die in shipwreck off Tunisia

By Biran Gaye  The central Mediterranean is among the world's deadliest migration routes A migrant boat that departed from Sfax in km 19 inTunisia had...

GID Implements New Measures amid Surge in Passport Applications

By Ndey Sowe The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has reported a sharp rise in passport applications in recent weeks, prompting the department to implement enhanced...

Shadow Over KMC’s Contracts to Lang Karamo Suwareh

By Makutu Manneh Lang Karamo Suwareh has been awarded multiple contracts by the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) worth over D13.6 million between May 2018 and January 2024. Lang...