Some Detainees still not Released by the NIA
By Nelson Manneh
Some detainees who were arrested and detained without trial under former president Jammeh’s regime are yet to be released. Family members who...
OVER 30 INJURIED IN A CAR ACCIDENT
Abdoulai G. Dibba & Muhammed S Bah
Information reaching this medium has it that 32 people in Kitty Village in the Kombo Central District of...
BUNJA NYASSI UNDER POLICE CUSTODY FOR 4 DAYS
By Mustapha Jallow
Mr. BunjaNyassi, a ‘gele gele’ driver and resident of Bakoteh, was arrested by 2 men in plain clothes, who took him...
UN SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FGM
6 February 2017
Female genital mutilation denies women and girls their dignity, endangers their health, and causes needless pain and suffering, with consequences that endure...
EU and ITC to launch the Gambia Youth Empowerment Project
The Gambia Youth Empowerment Project will officially be launched in Banjul on 9 February at the Kairaba Beach Hotel. This activity is a joint initiative...
UNFPA/UNICEF Joint Message on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for...
6 February 2017
It irreparably damages girls’ bodies, inflicting excruciating pain. It causes extreme emotional trauma that can last a lifetime.
It increases the risk of...
CHAN: Mali Test for Gambia
By Sulayman Bah
Gambia will get another chance at making it to the CHAN tournament proper after suffering a brutal exit the
last time two years...
Henry Gomez is youth and sports minister
By Sulayman Bah
Henry Gomez will be the man heading the ministry of Youth and Sports for the new interim government.
Gomez takes up the portfolio...
Has President Barrow authorized some billboards with his picture?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Has President Barrow authorized some billboards with his picture?
Billboards are being erected with President Barrow’s picture at main intersections and along...
New Minister Promises to make impact on Youths, Sports
By MUHAMMED S. BAH
The new Youth Minister Henry Gomez after his appointment has promised to make a huge impact on Youth and Sports.
Mr Henry...
APPRENTICE FLOGGED AT FAJARA BARRACKS
By Yankuba Jallow
Modou Bah, a 19 year old apprentice of a commercial van, has accused a senior military officer of flogging him at Fajara...
DETAINED FOR NINE MONTHS WITHOUT TRIAL OR INTERROGATION
By Mustapha Jallow
Mr. Sanusi Sanyang, a painter, who works at Batokunku Village, was arrested and detained unlawfully without being brought to court for about...
Malaria has declined clinically, says NMCP-Balla Kandeh
By Sarjo Camara-Singateh
Mr. Balla Kandeh, Programme Manager,NMCP
The Programme Manager of National Malaria Control Programme Mr. Balla Kandeh has given a situational analysis about the...
GADHOH BRIEF THE PRESS Highlights Achievements, Constraints
By Nelson Manneh
The Gambia Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (GADHOH), yesterday held a press briefing on their ongoing projects and achievements...
How many national assembly members voted for a state of emergency?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
HOW MANY NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS VOTED FOR A STATE OF EMERGENCY?
According to the Constitution two thirds of the National Assembly members...
15 Judges’ Contracts Renewed
By Mamadou Dem
Landing Sanneh, the Judicial Secretary, yesterday, 17 January 2017 confirmed to this paper at the high court complex in Banjul the renewal...
The political crisis in the country is affecting businesses
By Nelson Manneh
The political crisis in the country is affecting businesses in the Kanifing Municipality. This reporter, yesterday, 17 January, 2017 visited...
Political Impasse Impacts On Weekly Markets
Abdoulai G. Dibba
The Political impasse in the Gambia, which is a result of the outgoing president’s rejection of the election result of December 1,...
Modou Barrow joins Leeds United
By Sulayman Bah
on Wednesday finalised a loan move to Championship side Leeds.
The winger leaves Swansea City after being ‘deemed a work in progress’ by...
Yusupha Moves to Italian Club Padova
By Sulayman Bah
Yusupha Bobb is a Calcio Padova Spa player after transferring to the side on transfer deadline day, on Wednesday.
The former Gambia U-20...
