Works Minister Says Bad Road Infrastructure Contributes to High Cost of...
By Assan Bah
Mr Ebrima Sillah, the Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, said in an exclusive interview with this medium that he thinks bad...
GPU Raises Concerns Over Defamation Suits against The Voice & The...
Fajara, October 25, 2024: The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is deeply concerned by the country’s press freedom situation after the Gambian president and his...
Government Fines Jah Oil D50,000
By Assan Bah
Nasiru Janneh, the Controller at the Weights and Measures Bureau under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, has confirmed...
WHAT DOES THE GAZETTED DRAFT CONSTITUTION SAY ABOUT ACCESS TO INFORMATION?
Clause 40 of the gazetted Draft Constitution which will be tabled at the National Assembly states as follows:
“(1) Every citizen has a right to...
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT
The Preamble of the 1997 Constitution states:
“This constitution provides for us a fundamental law, which affirms our commitment to freedom, justice, probity and accountability....
Rights Advocate Condemns Use of “Draconian Laws” to Suppress Press Freedom
By Ndey Sowe
A former president of the Gambia Bar Association, human rights advocate, and Chairperson of ‘Gambia Participates’ has condemned the Government’s use of...
NAO Says Inadequate Space Remains GPA’s Major Challenge
By Kebba AF Touray
The National Audit Office (NAO) has cited insufficient space as the major challenge confronting the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA).
NAO disclosed this...
WILL THE STATE/POLICE CONTINUE WITH THE PROSECUTION OF VOICE DUO TODAY?
Musa Sheriff, the proprietor and editor-in-chief of The Voice Newspaper and Justice Darboe, the deputy editor-in-chief of the same newspaper are to appear in...
WHAT THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION SAYS ABOUT SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE
Clause 2 of the Draft Constitution of the Barrow administration states:
All sovereign power belongs to the people of The Gambia from whom all organs...
GAMBIA PRESS UNION POSITION PAPER ON THE CYBERCRIME BILL, 2023
INTRODUCTION
The Cybercrime Bill, 2023 is aimed improving the Gambia’s capacity to respond to cybercrime incidents adequately, according to the Minister of Communication and Digital...
Cameraman Testifies in Arona Tine’s Murder Trial
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx)
A cameraman, who served as an independent witness at the time of taking the statement of Adama Tine at the Serrekunda...
Narcotic Officer Continues Testimony in Paulo Djabi & Others Drug Trial
By Kemeseng Sanneh
Lamin Y.K Sanneh, an employee of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of
The Gambia (DLEAG) on Tuesday continued with his testimony in the...
Canadian Brothers Donate Learning Materials to Schools in Rural Gambia
By Nelson Manneh
Mr Demitri Roopnarine and Yuri Roopnarine have recently donated fifteen computers and other learning materials to schools in rural Gambia.
These philanthropists have...
NAO Says Prolonged Anchorage Contributes to Surge in Commodity Prices
By Kebba AF Touray
According to the National Audit Office (NAO), containerized cargo owners are sometimes billed to pay congestion fees ranging from US$300 to...
Commonwealth Leaders Urged to Work Harder to Leave No Woman Behind
Commonwealth leaders have been urged to work harder to eliminate the barriers and biases that continue to hold back women and girls in the...
WADEMOS engages Media, CSOs on Term Limits Across West Africa
By Ndey Sowe
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) concluded a three-day mission in The Gambia on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, engaging journalists and...
GCCPC opens inquiry into price increment of saline
By Amadou Manjang
The Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has opened an investigation into the saline market.
The commission's preliminary inquiry revealed a shortage and...
Chinese Embassy gives Crab Island TVET Learning Materials
By Assan Bah
The Crab Island Technical Vocational Education Training Foundation (CTVETF) has received a significant consignment of equipment worth over two hundred thousand Dalasi...
WHAT DOES THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION SAY ON TERM LIMIT?
Clause 92 of the Draft Constitution deals with the term limit of an elected president. It states as follows:
“(1) Subject to subsection (3), the...
PRICES, AVAILABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF ESSENTIAL DRUGS
Foroyaa has been receiving reports of shortage of essential drugs like paracetamol, normal saline and oral rehydration salt. But when we approached the authorities...
