Friday, November 7, 2025

General News

NCCE Holds Peace Dialogue in Foni

By Mariama Marong  The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), in collaboration with ECOWAS, on Wednesday, 9 April 2025, held a day-long regional dialogue on...

International Expert Says Hope Not Lost for Justice After US Funding...

By Yankuba Jallow with New Narratives  The arrest warrant for Sanna Manjang, a key figure in the Jammeh regime, has offered some relief to victims. Advocates...

WABSA Director Defends EU Project Payments Amid Contract, Fund Discrepancies

By Makutu Manneh An ornithologist who oversaw environmental restoration work in Banjul under a European Union-funded partnership with the Banjul City Council (BCC) defended his...

Police Probing Suspected Suicide in Kassakunda

By Nelson Manneh The Public Relations Officer of the Gambia Police Force (GPF), Cadet Assistant Superintendent Modou Musa Sisawo, has said that Police in Brikama...

Gov’t Demolishes Alleged Encroachments in Salagi Layout

            As Victims Cry Foul Over ‘Selective Justice’ By Assan Bah The Gambia Government, through the Department of Physical Planning and Housing under the Ministry of Lands,...

CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM IS URGENT AND INEVITABLE

Statutory provisions that arise through legislation by considering and passing bills at the National Assembly could only stand the test of time if they...

Finance Ministry Organises Sensitisation Forum for Disabled Organisation

By Madi S. Njie In a drive to present a comprehensive review of its progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while fostering partnerships...

Greenpeace Explores Gambia’s Environmental Crisis

By Nelson Manneh In a mission aimed at deepening its understanding of environmental issues in The Gambia, the global environmental campaign network Greenpeace on Monday,...

BCC Investigating Meeting Fracas

By Demba BahOn Thursday, 3 March 2025, a heated argument erupted between two councillors of the Banjul City Council (BCC) over a controversial issue...

Vice President Jallow Tours Key Institutions to Assess Progress, Address Challenges

By Abdou Mbye, Communication Officer OVP  His Excellency Mohammed BS Jallow, Vice President of The Gambia, on Wednesday, 2 April conducted a comprehensive tour of...

CONSTITUTIONAL AND ELECTORAL REFORM STILL LINGERING

Two reforms of great significance have been on the agenda since the Barrow administration took over power in 2017. These are constitutional reform and...

Police Arrest BCC Councillor Following Council Meeting Altercation

By Demba Bah Sheikh Jaw, the councillor for Crab Island Ward in Banjul North, was arrested following an altercation during a Banjul City Council (BCC)...

Inside BCC’s New Cleansing Exercise Initiative

By Demba Bah The Banjul City Council (BCC) has begun discussions on a proposed 13 million dalasi cleansing exercise initiative, modeled after the Bloomberg Project,...

Controversy Erupts at BCC’s Thursday Council Meeting

By Demba Bah  A contentious debate unfolded at the Banjul City Council (BCC) meeting on April 3, 2025, after Councillor Sheikh Jaw of Crab Island...

H.E. President Barrow Donates Buses and Tractors to GAF

By Louise Jobe In a major boost to the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), His Excellency President Adama Barrow, Commander-in-Chief of The Gambia National Armed Forces,...

GAF High Command Meets Jah Oil Management Over Naval Fire Incident

By Louise Jobe  In the wake of the tragic fire incident at the Gambia Navy’s Naval Command on March 28, 2025, which claimed the lives...

GRA Breaks Records with D6.7 Billion Revenue Haul in First Quarter...

By Mustapha Jallow The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has shattered records, collecting an unprecedented D6.7 billion in the first three months of 2025—a milestone that underscores the...

Old Yundum Dumpsite Piles Up Amid Council Neglect

By Nelson Manneh A growing mountain of garbage at Old Yundum’s market dumpsite is turning the area into a public health nightmare, as locals blame...

MoHERST Validates TVET Graduates Tracer Report, Paving Way for Skills-Driven Economy

By Ndey Sowe The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has validated the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Graduates Tracer...

21-Gun Salute for Fallen Navy Officer, Able Seaman Mendy

By Louise Jobe  The Gambia Armed Forces High Command, alongside family, friends, and the people of Jagil in Foni, gathered on Monday, 31st March 2025,...