NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TAKES SHAPE AFTER STORMY START
The new National Assembly had a shaky start with debates on whether or not the proclamation of the president should be published in the...
WHAT IS THE POSITION OF THE EXECUTIVE ON THE BUDGET?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
WHAT IS THE POSITION OF THE EXECUTIVE ON THE BUDGET?
At the time when the 2017 budget was being approved by the...
African Commission says thumbs up but expresses concerns
By Kebba A.F. Touray
African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights has taken noted the positive developments in The Gambia regarding human rights but has...
OUSAINOU DARBOE ISSUES STATEMENT
The UDP Secretary General Ousainoue Darboe yesterday issued a statement that UDP vows “to represent the interests of all citizens and residents” in constituencies...
NOMINATED MEMBERS HOPEFUL OF A VIBRANT LEGISLATURE
BY KEBBA AF TOURAY
The Gambia’s newly elected lawmakers have expressed hopes that the current legislature will be one of the most vibrant and civilized...
Petroleum Ministry, NAWEC And Sinohydro Company Sign $165M Project
By Aja Musu Bah-Daffeh
The ministry of Petroleum, National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) and a Chinese company Sinohydro Corporation, on Friday 21st, 2017 signed...
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE COMMENCES NAMS raise interesting points
Abdoulai G. Dibba
The Members of the new National Assembly commenced their adjournment debate on Monday April 24 2017.
Before the commencement of the adjournment debate,...
Interior Minister visits injured police officers after weekend car accident
By Kebba Jeffang
Interior Minister Mai Ahmad Fatty yesterday visited no fewer than five police officers in hospital – two days after a gory...
YPM BOARD VICE-CHAIR INSPIRES GIRLS
By Aja Musu Bah-Daffeh
Mrs Fatim Badjie, Vice Chairperson Board of Directors Young People in the Media (YPM) has inspired young girls throughout the country...
SOHNA SIGNS DEAL IN FINLAND
By Sulayman Bah
Ebrima Sohna has returned to Finnish football penning a deal with a top flight side there, Foroyaa Sport can reveal.
The combative midfielder...
In Gambia Wrestling Association’s Feud -Former executive will only...
By Sulayman Bah
There’s an ongoing furore between the new executives of the Gambia Wrestling Association (GWA) and its predecessors with the latter withholding documents...
Carayol Answers Critics
By Sulayman Bah
A much derided Mustapha Carayol used the weekend to reply to critics scoring the winning goal for Nottingham Forest.
The star and rest...
WHEN WILL 24 APRIL BE COMMEMORATED AS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY?
24 April 1970 is the birthday of the republic. Between 18 February 1965 and 24 April 1970 The Gambia was a constitutional monarchy. It...
HAS THE FULL MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUPREME COUNTRY COURT BEEN APPOINTED?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
HAS THE FULL MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUPREME COUNTRY COURT BEEN APPOINTED?
This is the question that many people are raising. Many cases...
Kanilai gunshots due to miscommunication – Interior Minister
By Kebba Jeffang
The gunshots in Kanilai last week was as a result of miscommunication between the ECOMIG forces and Gambian soldiers, Interior Minister Mai...
Family to mourn Jasarja Kujabi’s death next month As police investigators...
By Mustapha Jallow
The family of Jasarja Kujabi, native of Dobong village, in Foni Kansala District, who had disappeared for more than eleven years will...
Standard Chartered announces Olukorede Adenowo as Chief Executive Officer, Gambia and...
The Gambia, April 24th, 2017 - Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of Olukorede Adenowo (K.O), as the new Chief Executive Officer for its business...
UTG Students Union awards Halifa Sallah
Louise Jobe
The University of The Gambia Students Union awarded Halifa Sallah the title of outstanding politician of the year. The award was delivered at...
IEC announces council by elections for 6 seats
The Independent Electoral Commission has announced in a press release that it will conduct by elections for six vacant council seats on 24 May...
12 SECURITY OFFICERS INVOLVED IN CAR CRASH- CLAIMS 1 LIFE
By Mustapha Jallow
Gambia Police Force through their spokesperson has informed Foroyaa yesterday that 12 security officers were involved in car crash which claimed one...
