NCCE engages stakeholders to address challenges affecting security in Gambia
By Mustapha Jallow
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), in partnership with UNFPA the Gambia, recently held an extensive dialogue on human security with...
ITC to train 100 Foni youth on market-relevant skills
By Momodou Jarju
Baboucarr Sallah, the International Trade Centre (ITC) representative in The Gambia, has informed the people of Foni that plans are afoot to...
Justice Minister to Table Promulgation Bill, 2024
By Kebba AF Touray
The Minister of Justice, Dawda Jallow, is scheduled to introduce the 2024 promulgation bill during the Fourth Ordinary Session of the...
Finance Minister to Lay 2025 Estimates of Revenue, Expenditure
By Kebba AF Touray
The Minister of Finance, Seedy Keita, is scheduled to lay out the 2025 estimates of revenue and expenditure on Friday, November...
PDOIS engages citizens and members in a nationwide tour
By Demba Bah
The People’s Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) embarked on a twelve day long nationwide tour from October 20 to October...
Gambia Standards Bureau Gets New Board of Directors
By Ndey Sowe
Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, the Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment, on Tuesday, 29 October 2024 presided over the fourth inauguration...
OMVG council of ministers meets in Banjul
By Amadou Manjang
The Council of Ministers of The Gambia River Basin Organization Project (OMVG) met in Banjul for the 50th Ordinary Session of the...
Senegal’s President Faye commits to process raw materials
Biran Gaye
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has vowed to prioritise the manufacturing of the country’s raw materials to enhance balance of trade.
Faye...
Works Minister Says Bad Road Infrastructure Contributes to High Cost of...
By Assan Bah
Mr Ebrima Sillah, the Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, said in an exclusive interview with this medium that he thinks bad...
GPU Raises Concerns Over Defamation Suits against The Voice & The...
Fajara, October 25, 2024: The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is deeply concerned by the country’s press freedom situation after the Gambian president and his...
Government Fines Jah Oil D50,000
By Assan Bah
Nasiru Janneh, the Controller at the Weights and Measures Bureau under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, has confirmed...
Rights Advocate Condemns Use of “Draconian Laws” to Suppress Press Freedom
By Ndey Sowe
A former president of the Gambia Bar Association, human rights advocate, and Chairperson of ‘Gambia Participates’ has condemned the Government’s use of...
NAO Says Inadequate Space Remains GPA’s Major Challenge
By Kebba AF Touray
The National Audit Office (NAO) has cited insufficient space as the major challenge confronting the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA).
NAO disclosed this...
GAMBIA PRESS UNION POSITION PAPER ON THE CYBERCRIME BILL, 2023
INTRODUCTION
The Cybercrime Bill, 2023 is aimed improving the Gambia’s capacity to respond to cybercrime incidents adequately, according to the Minister of Communication and Digital...
Canadian Brothers Donate Learning Materials to Schools in Rural Gambia
By Nelson Manneh
Mr Demitri Roopnarine and Yuri Roopnarine have recently donated fifteen computers and other learning materials to schools in rural Gambia.
These philanthropists have...
NAO Says Prolonged Anchorage Contributes to Surge in Commodity Prices
By Kebba AF Touray
According to the National Audit Office (NAO), containerized cargo owners are sometimes billed to pay congestion fees ranging from US$300 to...
WADEMOS engages Media, CSOs on Term Limits Across West Africa
By Ndey Sowe
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) concluded a three-day mission in The Gambia on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, engaging journalists and...
GCCPC opens inquiry into price increment of saline
By Amadou Manjang
The Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has opened an investigation into the saline market.
The commission's preliminary inquiry revealed a shortage and...
Chinese Embassy gives Crab Island TVET Learning Materials
By Assan Bah
The Crab Island Technical Vocational Education Training Foundation (CTVETF) has received a significant consignment of equipment worth over two hundred thousand Dalasi...
GPU unveils the state of the media in Gambia to the African...
Modou Joof, Secretary General of GPU
In a presentation to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the Gambia Press Union exposed the state...
