Tuesday, October 14, 2025

General News

Ex-CEO of Kerewan Area Council Acknowledges Revenue Collectors Handled Payments in...

By Makutu Manneh Samba M.K. Leigh, a former Chief Executive Officer of Kerewan Area Council, told the Local Government Commission of Inquiry that the council...

Ex-CEO of Kerewan Area Council Admits Bypassing Financial Procedures

By Makutu Manneh Seedou Touray, the former Chief Executive Officer of Kerewan Area Council, has admitted before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday...

Banjul’s Mayor Denies Claims of Partnership Breakdown with Ostend

By Demba Bah Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe on Tuesday, March 4 dismissed concerns that the Belgian city of Ostend is set to sever ties with...

Gambia’s Judiciary Under Fire as Public Trust Erodes

By Nelson Manneh Afrobarometer’s Round 10 survey has exposed deep-rooted skepticism surrounding the Gambia’s courts, with many citizens viewing them as untrustworthy, unfair, and ineffective...

Ex-CEO of Kerewan Area Council Faces Scrutiny over Unapproved Expenditures

By Makutu Manneh Seedou Touray, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kerewan Area Council, has testified before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, defending...

NHIA Set to Expand National Health Insurance Scheme 

By Ndey Sowe The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is set to roll out the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to 54 additional public health...

Over 1 Million Gambians Affected by Natural Disaster in Decades, Says...

By Kebba AF Touray The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its technical assistance report, has disclosed that over 1 million people have been affected by...

National Audit Office Calls for Submission of Financial Statements by March

By Kebba AF Touray The National Audit Office (NAO) has issued a statement to remind all government institutions and agencies to submit their financial statements...

Gov’t. Explains Key Contract Terms of Domestic Workers to Saudi Arabia

By Assan Bah Fabba Jammeh, Director of Employment at the Ministry of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE), has explained some of the key terms...

Central Bank Donates IT Equipment to GAMPOST to Boost Digital Transformation

By Kebba AF Touray      The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), in line with its corporate social responsibility, has donated desktop computers and laptops to...

NHRC Trains Security Officers on Int’l Humanitarian Law, SGBV

By Assan Bah The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commenced a four-day training for law enforcement officers on human rights, and international humanitarian law...

Former Local Government Official Testifies on Alleged Financial Misconduct in Kerewan

By Makutu Manneh A retired assistant accounting officer from the Barra sub-treasury has testified before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, detailing financial irregularities and...

Foundation Donates Over D9M in Gifts to Gambians Ahead of Ramadan 

By Mustapha Jallow  As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, business mogul and CEO of GACH Global, Abubakary Jawara, through his Foundation, on Monday, 24 February...

Gov’t Validates Report to Strengthen Local Governance & Inclusive Development

By Assan Bah  The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs (MoLRGRA), and the Gambia Association of Local Government Authorities (GALGA), with support from...

Gov’t, ITC Launch Project to Promote Tourism & Creative Industries

By Assan Bah The Gambia government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the International Trade Centre (ITC) has launched a project to...

IMF: Difficulty in Land Acquisition Thwarts Private Investment

By Kebba AF Touray A recent Technical Assistance report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that difficulties in land acquisition are hindering private...

Kerewan Council Staff Admit Withdrawing Public Funds Without Documentation

By Makutu Manneh Two former staff of the Kerewan Area Council have admitted withdrawing large sums of money from the council’s bank accounts without supporting...

Former Local Government Official Testifies on Alleged Financial Misconduct in Kerewan

By Makutu Manneh A retired assistant accounting officer from the Barra sub-treasury has testified before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, detailing financial irregularities and...

Gambian Police Refute Claims of ASP Binta Njie’s Arrest

By Nelson Manneh The Gambia Police Force has denied reports that Assistant Superintendent Binta Njie was arrested or interrogated over a social media post. In a...

MOJ Trains Partners on Reporting International Convention on the Protection of...

By Nelson Manneh  The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) on Tuesday 25 February 2025 commenced training with partners on how to report under the International Convention...