Two Soldiers Arrested
By Mustapha Jallow
Two serving members of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), were arrested at the Banjul International Airport upon arrival from their mission in...
Corpse of Adult Male Found At Lamin Sanchaba
By Louise Jobe
The death body of a middle age man was found lying on a veranda at Lamin Sanchaba on Sunday, 23rd March 2018....
NIA Chief of Security Detained
By Mustapha Jallow
James Mendy, the Chief of Security at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) was arrested and detained at Police headquarters in Banjul on...
When Will Government Resume The Issuing Id Cards?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
NAMs talk about it, citizens complain about it and institutions that often demand for it during transactions, such as banks, are...
Land Dispute Between Berending, Gunjur Darboe Kunda
By Louise Jobe / Hatab Nyang
Foroyaa has been informed of a land dispute between the Darboe Kunda family of Gunjur and residents of Berending...
Gunjur Youth Unearth Fishmeal Factory’s Waste Pipe
By Hatab Nyang / Louis Jobe
Information received from Gunjur, indicates that the youth of the town unearthed the Golden Lead Fishmeal Factory waste pipe...
What Will The Candidates Be Telling The Electorate?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Edward Francis Small was the initiator of local government councils in The Gambia. In the colonial period he led the fight...
Two NIA Officers Granted Bail But…
By Mustapha Jallow
Police have granted bail to two agents of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) but they will be used as state witnesses against...
What Will Happen Soon After The Election Of Councillors?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The election of councillors will take place on 12 April 2018 while the election of mayors/mayoresses and chairpersons will take place...
Deportee Enquires About Condition Of Family Left Behind
By Mustapha Jallow
Abdoulie Secka, who has lived in the United State of America for 25 years, said he arrived at Banjul International Airport on...
Has President Barrow Fully Accepted His Role As An Independent President?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The fact that the President has not made any pronouncement on the Council elections in contrast to the National Assembly elections,...
Doctors Shut Down Services As ‘Phase Two’ Of The Strike Commences
By Kebba Jeffang
The Association of Resident Doctors - The Gambia (GARD), has commenced a complete shutdown of all medical services rendered by its members....
Nominations Are Over, What Next?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Nominations of 409 candidates for 120 councillor seats in eight councils ended on Friday 16 March 2018. Eight political parties and...
David Colley Charged
By Mustapha Jallow
Police have charged the long serving former prisons Commissioner David Colley, with abuse of office and conspiracy to commit murder on Monday...
10 NIA Personnel Arrested
By Mustapha Jallow
Reports have it that 10 intelligence personnel serving at the National Intelligence Agency (now called SIS) have been arrested on Thursday 15...
What Did Halifa Say To Foroyaa About The National Assembly Incident?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
“It confirms all the more why all members of the National Assembly from the Speaker up to the clerks and members...
Ex-Prisons Chief Rearrested
By Mustapha Jallow
David Colley, the former Director General of the Gambia Prisons Service (GPS), was on Thursday, 15th March 2018, re-arrested and detained at Police...
Could Seyfos And Alkalos Be Removed By The President And Minister...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Section 136 of the Local Government Act stipulates:
“A Seyfo may be removed from office by the President on the grounds -
(a)...
Is Termination Of Services Being Done According To Rules?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TERMINATION OF SERVICES
A number of people did approach Foroyaa to find out whether their termination from office is...
What Is The Best Type Of Cooperation Between Gambia And Senegal?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Senegal and The Gambia had gone through different forms of relationships. The positive type of relationship has enhanced close relations between...
