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DLEA arrest five suspects with ‘kush’ & other drugs

By Nelson Manneh Operatives of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency The Gambia (DLEAG) stationed in the West Coast Region (WCR) and North Bank Region (NBR)...

Member States of OIC Reiterate Their Support for Palestinians Right to...

Member States of the OIC said Sunday that they have reiterated their support to the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle to attain their...

OIC Member Countries Call on States to Combat Religious Intolerance, Others

By Makutu Manneh Member States of the OIC have called on states to take legislative and policy measures to combat religious intolerance, negative stereotyping, hatred,...

OIC SG says Combating Terrorism and Extremism Remains a Priority for...

By Makutu Manneh  Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation said Saturday that combating terrorism and extremism remains at the top of their Organisation’s priority. Hissein...

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Calls for Restructuring, Reforming Of OIC

By Makutu Manneh The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its representative His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is attending...

OIC Banjul Summit: Six Presidents in Attendance

By Makutu Manneh  Out of the Fifty-seven (57) member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, (OIC) only six Presidents are present in The Gambia...

Gambia Calls for Peace Treaty in Palestine

By Makutu Manneh  At the 15th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Conference (OIC) in Banjul, the Gambian President Adama Barrow has called for a peace treaty...

Alliance of Victim-led Organisation Launched

By Amadou Manjang  A network of human rights organisations has come together and launched Alliance of Victim-Led Organisation (AVLO). This alliance comprises the African Network against Extrajudicial Killings and Enforced...

Kaira CLO Organizes Maiden Circular Symposium

By Assan Bah The Kairaba Conservation and Leadership Organization (KairaCLO) recently held the First Edition of a Circular Symposium in honour of the late Sir...

NAWEC’s Energy Production Increases to Over 469 Thousand MWh

By: Kebba AF Touray The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has reported that its energy production has increased to 469,856.89 Megawatts (MWh) in 2021. The...

Gambian Workers Celebrate May-Day

 By Amadou Manjang The workers of the Gambia celebrated May-Day at the McCarthy Square in Banjul on Wednesday, 1st May, 2024.  May-day is devoted to recognize...

BAC Revenue Collector Admits Suppressing Revenue

By Makutu Manneh  Alieu Sanneh, a revenue collector working for  the Brikama Area Council has admitted before members of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry...

OIC Summit: Foreign Ministers Expected To Reach A Consensus Today

By Makutu Manneh  Today, Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of  Islamic Cooperation (OIC) are expected to reach a consensus on issues discussed and passed onto...

Health, Justice Ministries Oppose Pro-FGM/C Bill

By Momodu JarjuThe Gambia’s health and justice ministries Thursday spoke against the proposition of the Women’s (Amendment) Bill which seeks to lift the ban...

Transport Union Demand Review of Legislation Governing Traffic

By Nelson Manneh Omar Ceesay, the President of the Gambia Transport Union (GTU) on Wednesday called on the government to review the Motor Traffic Act...

NAWEC Present Activity & Financial Reports 

By Kebba AF Touray The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) appeared before the Public Enterprise Committee (PEC) of the National Assembly for the presentation...

Workers Union Renew Demand for Minimum Wage, Minister Joof Responds

By Amadou Manjang Gambian workers through Ebrima Garba Cham, the Secretary General of The Gambia National Trade Union Congress (GNTU), have renewed their demand for the...

GPF Officers Briefed On Security Operations Ahead of 15th OIC Summit

By Louise Jobe  Officers of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) who have been selected to participate in the security operations of the upcoming OIC conference...

OIC Banjul Summit Commence Preliminary Meetings

Ahead of Summit By Makutu Manneh Preliminary meetings of permanent secretaries and ambassadors of member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) started in earnest...

GPU Urges Media Owners to Invest in Safety and Health of...

Fajara, May 1, 2024: The Gambia Press Union (GPU) joins labour organisations and trade unions around the world to mark International Labour Day 2024. This...