FPAC Orders Govt. Agencies to Prepare, Submit Accounts by December
By: Kebba AF Touray
The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) has ordered Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other entities to prepare and submit...
Artisanal Fishermen Condemn Govt.’s Fisheries Agreement
By Madiba Singhateh
The Artisanal Fishermen Association of the Gambia has issued a strong condemnation on the recent fishing agreement between the Gambia and Senegal signed last September.
The agreement allocates 500 tons...
MoBSE Says Total of Over D50 Million on SIG Still Outstanding
By: Kebba AF Touray
Officials of the Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) have told members of the Education Committee of the National...
UNHRC Donates Books to NA Library Department
By: Kebba AF Touray
The United Nations Human Commission Rights (UNHRC) on Wednesday, 17 October donated 100 books to the Legislative Library and Research Department...
‘BsAC Took Loans from Individuals without Following Procedure’ Ex-Finance Director Says
By Makutu Manneh
Lamin Suso, the former Finance Director of Basse Area Council, has confirmed to members of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry that...
Police Launch Manhunt for Runaway US-Gambian National
By Mustapha Jallow
Police investigators have launched manhunt for a US-Gambian national who was allegedly caught with a pistol loaded with live rounds.
The gunman, identified...
BsAC Ex-Finance Director Says He and CEO Touray Were Engaged in...
By Makutu Manneh
The former Finance Director of Basse Area Council (BsAC), Lamin Suso, while continuing his testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry...
Darsilameh Border Crisis: Authorities Hold Talks with Senegalese Counterparts
By Assan Bah
The Gambia government through a delegation headed by the defence Minister has on Sunday held talks with its Senegalese counterparts to resolve...
Inadequate Manpower, Vehicles Affect Waste Collection at Banjul City Council
By Demba Bah
The Banjul City Council is faced with a serious challenge of meeting up with the demand of waste collection due to limited...
Koina Arson Case Set for Judgement
By Lamin Fatty
Justice Landing M. Sanneh of the Basse High Court is set to deliver judgement on the protracted Koina arson case. The date...
PEC Quizzes NAWEC on Kiang West Electrification Project
By: Sariba Manneh
The Public Enterprise Committee of the Assembly (PEC) has quizzed officials of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) on what it has...
Police Shooting Case: State Asks for More Time to File Indictments
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx)
Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Abdul Maita Yusuf has asked for more time from the court to file indictment against two...
3 Senior Government Officials Accused of Official Corruption, Forgery
The Attorney General's Chambers have pressed charges against five (5) senior government officials in connection with alleged misuse of the 2018 Global Funds grant...
NAO Says Expired Drugs at Farafenni General Hospital Discarded
By: Kebba AF Touray
The National Audit Office (NAO) said Farafenni General Hospital (FGH) discarded expired drugs at the health facility.
The office said it observed...
UNICEF, Partners Host Open Convergence on Issues Affecting Girls
By Ndey Sowe
As part of International Day of the Girl 2023 celebrations, UNICEF and partners on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 hosted an open conversation debate...
New IOM Chief of Mission Presents His Accreditation Letter to Foreign...
By Ndey Sowe
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, on Monday, 9 October 2023 received credentials of the new Chief of Mission...
Brikama Area Council Suspends Staff over Corruption Allegations
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx)
In a bid to tackle corruption within the council, the Brikama Area Council (BAC) said it has suspended some of its...
Madi Jobarteh released on Bail
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx)
Madi Jobarteh has been released on bail after being arrested by the police at his residence on Monday 9th October. The...
GID Trains Officers on Standard Operating Procedures in Handling Smuggled Migrants
By Nelson Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department with support from UNODC, last Friday, October 6 concluded a five-day training for security officers and members of...
Former BsAC Finance Director Admits Lack of Qualification For the Portfolio
By Makutu Manneh
Mr Lamin Suso, who is adversely mentioned in the ongoing Inquiry, has admitted before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry that he...
