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...
Halifa Sallah Briefs Media on His Recent Mission to France
By Yankuba Jallow
Halifa Sallah, the National Assembly member for Serrekunda on Thursday briefed the media on his mission to France as head of the...
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...
The Resting Day Before Elections
Today is the rest day. Those who respect the people would simply leave them to digest all the messages given by the candidates and...
Commuters React to New Increase in Transport Fares
As Deal Agreed Between Union, Government
By Amadou Manjang
Several commuters in the Greater Banjul Area on Wednesday complained against the growing increase in transport fares...
MoBSE Launches Initiative to Improve Nationwide Education Service Delivery
By Ndey Sowe
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) Louis Moses Mendy, on Wednesday April 6th 2022, presided over the...
Nawec’s Fuel Theft Case Continues
By Louise Jobe
The NAWEC fuel theft case continues at the Brikama Magistrate Court, presided over by Magistrate A. Mendy on Wednesday 06th May 2022....
Plaintiff’s Lawyer Tenders Ten More Documents in Court
By Nelson Manneh
Lawyer B. Badjie, the Counsel for Momodou Lamin Jarju alias 'Rongo', on Wednesday 6th April 2022 tendered ten more documents before Justice Sainabou Wadda-Cisse of...
Peace Network Joins Other Domestic Election Observers
Ahead of April Election
By Amadou Manjang
Peace Network Consultancy has joined other domestic election observers in the Gambia, to observe the 9th April 2022 parliamentary...
‘Parliament Must Be Guided By Public Opinion On Pertinent Governance Issues’
CepRass Director
By: Kebba AF Touray
Lamin Dampha, Executive Director for the Center for Policy Research and Strategic Studies (CepRass), said parliament must be guided by...
37 Schools Benefit From MoBSE Virtual Classroom Program
By Mustapha Jallow
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has recently introduced what it called ‘‘Virtual Classroom’’ in 37 Schools across six Regional...
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...
‘Maternal Mortality Ranges Above 1,000 Deaths’
Dr. Jah
By: Kebba AF Touray
Dr. Hawanatu Jah, the Coordinator of PRECISE Clinical, said the rate of maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa ranges between 300...
‘Unemployment Increases Youth Vulnerability, Involvement In Crime’
NYC
By: Kebba AF Touray
According to the National Youth Council (NYC) in its 2019 to 2028 Youth Policy, the increasing joblessness and underemployment of young...
Transport Fares Increase, Another Burden On The People
Prices of essential commodities keep skyrocketing, rents have followed suit and now transport fares have officially joined the queue. The burden on the people...
Two In Custody For Alleged Possession Of Suspected, Prohibited Drugs
By Nelson Manneh
The Spokesperson of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency-Gambia Ousman Saidybah informed Foroyaa on Monday 4th April 2022 that one Senegalese national and...
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...
Price And Timely Access To Fertiler Still A Concern For Farmers
Farmers still complain about the price of fertiliser and the timely access to it. They emphasise that they need fertiliser on time to enhance...
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...
