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Physical Planning Orders Demolition of Unauthorised Structure in Lamin Village

By Nelson Manneh The Department of Physical Planning has issued a directive seeking the demolition of a building and a fence erected without the necessary...

Race Begins: Nominations Open for Half-Die Ward By-Elections Today

By Nelson Manneh The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will officially commence the nomination process for candidates in the Half-Die Ward by-elections today Thursday, April 10.  This...

Japan Approves Over D100 Million Grant to Boost Gambia’s Rice Production

By Ndey Sowe The Government of Japan has approved a grant of one hundred and twelve million, six hundred eighty-six thousand and forty-eight dalasi (D112,686,048)...

NCCE Holds Peace Dialogue in Foni

By Mariama Marong  The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), in collaboration with ECOWAS, on Wednesday, 9 April 2025, held a day-long regional dialogue on...

IS ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY BEING USED TO SPREAD ARTIFICIAL IMAGES OF REAL...

Pictures are being shared in social media of President Diomaye and President Barrow shaking hands and appearing to be dancing. People should be very...

WHAT IS NEXT FOR THE SANDIKA AFTER THE VISIT AND MEETING?

Foroyaa is waiting for a press conference by the Fire and Rescue Service to give the institution prominence in protecting life and property. It...

International Expert Says Hope Not Lost for Justice After US Funding...

By Yankuba Jallow with New Narratives  The arrest warrant for Sanna Manjang, a key figure in the Jammeh regime, has offered some relief to victims. Advocates...

Baby Scorpions ready for Uganda in Saturday’s World Cup play-offs

By Momodou Jarju The head coach of The Gambia’s Baby Scorpions Yahya Manneh has mentioned his-led team’s readiness to secure one of the remaining two...

WABSA Director Defends EU Project Payments Amid Contract, Fund Discrepancies

By Makutu Manneh An ornithologist who oversaw environmental restoration work in Banjul under a European Union-funded partnership with the Banjul City Council (BCC) defended his...

Can the President Erase a Ban? 

Supreme Court to Rule on Controversial Amnesty Law By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx) The Supreme Court has begun hearing a legal challenge brought by the Coalition of...

Police Probing Suspected Suicide in Kassakunda

By Nelson Manneh The Public Relations Officer of the Gambia Police Force (GPF), Cadet Assistant Superintendent Modou Musa Sisawo, has said that Police in Brikama...

Victims Centre Hails Michael Sang Correa’s Trial as Glimmer of Hope

The Gambia Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations (Victims’ Center), in a press release, stated that the ongoing trial involving Michel Sang Correa...

Gov’t Demolishes Alleged Encroachments in Salagi Layout

            As Victims Cry Foul Over ‘Selective Justice’ By Assan Bah The Gambia Government, through the Department of Physical Planning and Housing under the Ministry of Lands,...

TANGO Marks World Health Day with Health Talk, Free Screening

By Amadou Manjang The Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO) commemorated World Health Day on Monday, April 7, 2025, by hosting health talks and providing free...

Global study confirms lifesaving impact of avoiding cardiovascular risk factors

A Press Release issued on Monday 7 April 2025 by the MRC Unit, The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine,...

WHAT ARE THE LAND MARK CASES TO BE DEALT WITH BY...

All Gambians should focus their eyes at the Supreme Court of the Land as it prepares to make fundamental decisions on matters that are...

CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM IS URGENT AND INEVITABLE

Statutory provisions that arise through legislation by considering and passing bills at the National Assembly could only stand the test of time if they...

Testimonies Expose Drug Evidence Mishandling in Magistrate Trial

By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx) The trial of former Magistrate Ebrima Janko Colley, former court registrar Ridwan Othman, and clerk Mariama Jankey Tamba has resumed at...

Mbolo Association Questioned Over EU-Funded Project with Banjul City Council

By Makutu Manneh The founders of Mbolo Association, Malang Sambou and Silvia Leopard, have appeared before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry to answer questions...

A WORLD FILLED WITH UNCERTAINTY

Meetings started in the Middle East and a ceasefire led to the release of hostages and there was hope that there would be a...