Gambian Parliament to Debate $30 Million Russian Oil Scandal
By Kebba AF Touray
A high-profile parliamentary report on a controversial $30 million petroleum deal—suspected to involve Russian oil—is set to be debated on Monday,...
How Millions of Dalasis Landed in the Hands of a Contractor...
By Makutu Manneh
In a shocking revelation before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, top officials of the Kerewan Area Council have admitted to awarding...
Lawyer Contradicts Defence Minister’s Statement on Dismissed Soldier Omar Sarjo
By Amadou Manjang
In a striking contrast to statements made in Parliament, Omar Sarjo’s lawyer, Babucarr A.M.O Badjie, has denied claims by the Minister of...
BCC Revenue Collector Admits Pocketing Over D350,000 in Council Funds
By Makutu Manneh
In a startling admission before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, Mustapha Sarr, a trade licence revenue collector for the Banjul City...
Gambia Spends Over D840 Million into Groundnut Trade
By Assan Bah
Abdoulie S. Khan, the Coordinator and Liaison Officer for the Federation of Cooperative Societies (FACs), has announced that a total of D840,781,247.57...
National Assembly to Investigate Alleged Disruptive Behavior by Janjanbureh Area Council
By Kebba AF Touray
The National Assembly has moved to investigate the alleged disruptive behaviour of the Janjanbureh Area Council, with lawmakers condemning what they...
Ministry of Transport Reviews Motor Traffic Act to Address Fare Increments
By Nelson Manneh
The Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure is currently reviewing the Motor Traffic Act to address transport policies, fare regulations, and other...
Trade Committee Highlights Local Producers’ Struggles with Port Congestion
By Kebba AF Touray
The legislative select committee on trade has raised concerns about the challenges local producers face due to congestion at the Banjul...
Minister Says 2.5 Hectares of Salagi Forest Park Temporary Allocated to...
By Kebba AF Touray
The Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, has confirmed to the National Assembly that a 2.5-hectare...
HOW ARE HOMES TO BE SECURED?
After the murder of Sakina Chinedu, a lawyer, in February 2024, just over a year ago, it is now Reuben Andrews, a retired banker...
GGC OPENS ITS DOORS FOR TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
The groundnut trade season is in its final days. The new system of a partnership between the GGC management, QMoney authorities FACs and its...
Farmers in Limbo as Groundnut Purchases Are at a Standstill
By Lamin Fatty & Assan Bah
Farmers in The Gambia are facing a deepening crisis as buying at groundnut buying centres, known as seccos, are at...
Minister Unveils Plans to Revive Decline in Groundnut Production in Gambia
By Assan Bah
The Gambia’s groundnut production for the 2024-2025 season has seen a significant decline, dropping by 14% compared to last year, according to...
Gambia Revenue Authority Installs New Board to Drive Strategic Growth
By Mustapha Jallow
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially inaugurated its 4th Board of Directors at its headquarters in Banjul, marking a significant leadership...
Chief Justice Orders Coroner’s Inquest into Death of Brigadier General Bora...
The Chief Justice of The Gambia has approved a coroner’s inquest into the death of Brigadier General Bora Colley, who died in state custody,...
Government to Commence Investigating Civil Servants’ Political Activities
By Amadou Manjang
The Gambia government will investigate civil servants accused of engaging in political activities if a formal complaint is lodged, the Minister of...
Trade Minister Links Commodity Price Hike to Global Price Volatility
By Kebba AF Touray
The Gambia’s Trade Minister, Baboucarr Joof, has linked the recent rise in commodity prices to global price volatility, citing external market...
Trade Minister Provides Update on Circular Migration Agreements
By Kebba AF Touray
The Gambia’s Trade Minister, Baboucarr Joof, informed parliamentarians on Wednesday that 30 Gambian migrant workers are set to depart for the...
District Tribunals, a Burden on Local Government Councils
By Mariama Marong
The Chief Executive Officer of the Central River Region (CRR) Area Council, Jaja Cham, has raised concerns over the financial burden district...
HON. FATOU KINTEH MEETS UN WOMEN DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
By Sarjo M. Camara, Communications Officer, Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare
Hon. Minister Fatou Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare, held...
