NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS COMMENT ON PRESIDENT BARROW’S ADDRESS
The executive and the legislature are supposed to work to make the laws and scrutinize the implementation of the policies for which should promote...
SHOULD A SOLDIER BE DETAINED WITHOUT TRIAL FOR MORE THAN 72...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The answer to this question is in the negative. A soldier like any other Gambian has a right to be free...
EXCLUSIVE: President Barrow talks about detention without trial, others
Precisely November, 2016, the standard bearer of the then opposition Coalition, promised the electorate that detention without trial will end in the Gambia if...
LIEUTENANT JAMMEH, CAPTAIN JAMMEH STILL DETAINED
By Mustapha Jallow
A former adjutant of Gambia National Guard (GNG) Lieutenant Yaya Jammeh and Captain Jammeh are still detained by Military Police at Fajara...
State owns fifteen enterprises Finance Minister says
By MUHAMMED S. BAH
The Minister of Finance, Amadaou Sanneh, has disclosed to the parliamentarians that the state owns fifteen enterprises. Mr. Sanneh said this...
OUSMAN COLLEY TOGETHER WITH WIFE PASS AWAY
Ousman Colley, the Agricultural Regional Director of Central RiverRegion South, and his wife have passed on Tuesday 25 July 2017, in a fatal accident...
At The National Assembly in 2003
Questions and Answers
Hon. Halifa Sallah Member for Serrekunda Central:
Mr. Speaker Sir, would the Secretary of State for Education inform this National Assembly why an...
State Fails to Produce Baboucar Badjie for over 3 Months
By Yankuba Jallow
The State has yet again failed to bring Baboucar Badjie, a former finance officer of the associated Pre-Mix Oil Company, to court....
PENSIONERS DESERVE DIGNIFIED LIVES AT OLD AGE
There is a growing number of Gambian workers who are above the age of retirement. They are now facing a dilemma. Pension allowances are...
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE UNDER DETENTION WITHOUT TRIAL?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
At least a dozen people are currently in detention without trial in gross violation of section 19 of the Constitution. The...
Bill for amendment of Upper age limit passed
By MUHAMMED S. BAH
The National Assembly on Tuesday 25 July 2017, passed the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2017, to remove the upper age limit for...
FARMERS ON FAO SEEDS, FERTILISER, MODE OF DISTRIBUTION
Abdoulai G. Dibba
Farmers in North Bank, Central River, Upper River and Lower River Region of the Gambia have decried the mode of distribution of...
Gov’t, stakeholders review National Development Plan
By Kebba Jeffang
The Gambia government with local and international stakeholders on July 25, held a rigorous review of the proposed National Development Plan (NDP)...
THE PRESIDENT ADDRESSES THE NATION
The long expected address of the nation by the president has taken place. It is still a surprise why the national broadcaster continues to...
WHAT HAS THE DIALOGUE ON BAKOTEH DUMPSITE AMOUNTED TO?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Foroyaa has been informed that a dialogue has taken place between the community leaders and the authorities responsible for the management...
President Barrow addresses National Assembly
By Kebba Jeffang & Muhammed S. Bah
Gambian President, Adama Barrow, on Monday July 24th 2017, addressed the National Assembly on achievements, plans and challenges of...
Flood hits Jambar Sanneh Ward
By Louise Jobe
The Jambar Sanneh Ward in Brikama North Constituency, has been hit by heavy floods from the heavy down pour of Friday, 21...
TWO LANCE CORPORALS DETAINED
By Mustapha Jallow
Information has reached this medium that two members of the Gambia Armed Forces, GAF, in the persons of Lance Corporal Abba Badjie...
District Tribunal Adjourns David Michael Gomez’ Land Dispute Case
By Louise Jobe
The Kombo South District Tribunal has adjourned the case of David Michael Gomez till Wednesday, July 26 2017, for hearing.
This case that...
“Human Rights Must Not Be Considered a Favor,” says Joe Bongay
By Nelson Manneh
Mr. Joe Bongay, the executive director of the Young Volunteers for the Environment, YVE, said Human Rights must not be considered a...
