Lectures for UTG Students Conducted Under Neem Tree
Amid Classroom Shortage
By Ndey Sowe & Amadou Majang
Students having lectures under a neem tree
Amid classroom shortage at the University of The Gambia (UTG) Brikama...
Standard Chartered Bank Executives Brief Barrow on Bank’s Exit Plan
State House, Banjul, 21st April 2022: Standard Chartered Bank officials today briefed President Adama Barrow about the Bank’s divestiture plans in The Gambia, assuring...
KMC Warns Against Issuance of Fake Trade Licences
By Makutu Manneh
The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has warned Gambians against the fraudulent act of issuing fake KMC trade licences to people.
The KMC informed...
Transport Union President Describes Some Insurance Companies as Scammers
By Nelson Manneh
The President of the Gambia Transport Union (GTU) Omar Ceesay, has described some vehicle Insurance Companies as scammers.
The GTU boss said this...
Governor Dismisses Rumour of Appointment of New Governor
By Nelson Manneh
The Governor of West Coast Region, Lamin Sanneh on Tuesday 19th April 2022 confirmed to Foroyaa, that the rumour stating that...
Will President Barrow Reshuffle His Cabinet After The First Session Of...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The grand alliance which gave President Barrow 457,519 and victory in eight of the fifty-three constituencies did not deliver the same...
Did The UDP Respond To Foroyaa’s Enquiry In The Fracas Between...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The press release from the Gambia Press Union on statements attributed to the UDP leader directed at the Star FM journalist...
Women Groups Voice Dissatisfaction on Women’s Representation
At 6th Legislature
By Ndey Sowe
Women groups across the country have voiced their dissatisfaction in a joint open letter to President Adama Barrow, on women’s representation...
Will Persons With Disability Be Represented In Parliament?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The information coming to Foroyaa reveals that women will have one seat less than what they had in the last parliament...
Could Female Candidates Rely On The Current System To Increase Their...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Out of fifty-three constituencies, two female independent candidates and one UDP candidate managed to win by popular vote. Three party candidates...
Have The Voters Voted As They Did During The Presidential Election?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The answer is in the negative. During the Presidential Elections, five parties had Candidates and 1 stood as an Independent Candidate.
In...
New Transport Fares to Begin Today
By Amadou Manjang
Following the agreement between the Gambia Transport Union and the Government of the Gambia, transport fares on all approved routes across the...
IEC Conducts Elections in Foni Despite Ongoing Crisis in Cassamance
By Nelson Manneh
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Saturday 9th April 2022, conducted parliamentary elections in Foni as scheduled, despite the ongoing crisis of...
When Will The First Session Of The National Assembly Be?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
According to Section 97 of the Constitution, the President will make a proclamation to indicate where the first session of the...
What Is The Consequence Of Corrupt Electoral Practice?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
National Assembly elections are just around the corner and these last days are when corrupt politicians engage in dirty work just...
GPU Provides Safety Hotlines for Journalists
Idea Welcomed
By Ndey Sowe
Mr. Bah, Ms. Sillah and Yankuba Jallow
As journalists and media workers are deployed in the field for coverage of the voting...
What Is The Judicial Authority Doing About Availability Of Appropriate Interpreters?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Section 24 subsection (3) paragraph (f) states that,
“Every person who is charged with a criminal offence shall be permitted to have...
High Court Dismisses Momodou Sabally’s Claim for Nomination
Says it is without merit
By Yankuba Jallow
Justice Francis Achibonga of the Banjul High Court on Friday dismissed the application brought by Momodou Sabally.
Sabally, an...
How Will The IEC Handle The National Assembly Election In Foni...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Recent gunfire in Casamance near the Gambian border has displaced many Gambian voters in Foni Kansala who are now being accommodated...
Did President Barrow Say Sidia Jatta And Ousainou Darboe Should Follow...
QUESTION OF THE DAY?
This question was put to Halifa Sallah and he said that the people of Wuli West should support Sidia Jatta so...
