Finance Minister: US$6.2 Million Accrued from the Gateway
By: Kebba AF Touray
The Minister of Finance, Mambury Njie, disclosed to the National Assembly on Wednesday that US$6.2 Million has been accrued from the...
Gov’t Admits Rice Importers Betrayed Gambia as Country Loses D305.1 Million...
By Momodou Jarju
The Government of The Gambia has through the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Mambury Njie, admitted that rice importers have betrayed...
On KMC Garbage Disposal Trucks: Finance Minister Clarifies Reason for Taxing...
By Momodou Jarju
Mambury Njie, the minister of finance and economic affairs, has clarified the issue surrounding the Kanifing Municipal Council’s garbage disposal trucks.
He made...
Minister Kinteh: Moratorium on Importation of Onion is Temporal
By: Kebba AF Touray
The Women’s Affairs Minister, Madam Fatou Kinteh, has clarified that the recent moratorium placed on the importation of onion into the...
Defense Committee Calls for Legislative Hearing into SEMLEX, Pristine Consulting Contract
By: Kebba AF Touray
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defense and Security has called for a parliamentary hearing into SEMLEX and Pristine Consulting contract...
Justice Minister to table motion for the extension of public Emergency
By: Kebba AF Touray
The Minister of Justice, Dawda Jallow in accordance with section 34(5) (a) (i) of the 1997 constitution, will today lay a...
Statement Of Public Interest To Pay Tribute To The Frontline Workers...
Honourable Speaker,
The Covid-19 disease entered the shores of the Gambia when the first confirmed positive case of infection was registered at a health facility...
Lawmakers Consider Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2020
By: Kebba AF Touray
The Committee of the Whole of the Legislature, in accordance with standing order 70-73 finally considered the Local Government (Amendment) Bill...
Minister Samateh Says Government Will Support All Health Care Workers Affected...
By Nelson Manneh
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, the Minister of Health said Friday any health care worker affected by COVID-19 will receive support from the...
National Assembly Considering Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2020
By: Kebba AF Touray
The Gambia's Legislature is currently considering the Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2020 after a series of heated debates.
Like previous proceedings on...
D173. 4 Million NBN Data Center Investment Yet To Accrue Income
By Momodou Jarju
An investment worth over 173 million dalasi for a data center that will serve as the nerves center of communication in The...
Government Allocates ‘D18 Million to Gambian students Abroad
By: Kebba AF Touray
The Gambia’s Finance Minister, Mambury Njie, has disclosed to the lawmakers that, in order to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on...
National Assembly Ratifies Motions on Treaties, Agreements
By: Kebba AF Touray
The Gambia’s Legislature on Thursday, 9th July 2020, adopted and ratified motions on treaties and agreements.
The move was to ensure compliance...
National Assembly Summons Vice President to appear for Questioning
By; Kebba AF Touray
The National Assembly of the Gambia has on Thursday summoned the Vice President, Dr. Istaou Touray, to appear before the legislature...
Finance Minister: Government Committs D224 million for additional Food Assistance to...
By: Kebba AF Touray
Finance Minister, Mamburay Njie told lawmakers on Wednesday that the government is working with the World Bank and the World Food...
Halifa Sallah: LGA contains provisions meant to consolidate executive might
By Yankuba Jallow
Halifa Sallah, the member for Serrekunda said the Local Government Act contains provisions meant to consolidate the might of the Executive.
He said...
Gambia in 2014 unilaterally Revoked Fishing Agreement with Senegal without following...
By Momodou Jarju
The Gambia government under the leadership of exiled and former President Yahya Jammeh unilaterally revoked the fishing agreement she had with neighboring...
Minister Rubbishes Claims of Vessels Fishing in Gambia’s Creeks
By Momodou Jarju
James Gomez, the Minister of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters, has described claims that some fishing vessels were fishing in...
Gambia Intercepts 32 Fishing Vessels Over Licensing Violations Since 2018
By Momodou Jarju
The Gambia Government has since 2018 intercepted thirty-two (32) fishing vessels for violating their licensing conditions, the Minister of Fisheries and Water...
Gambia in 2014 unilaterally Revoked Fishing Agreement with Senegal without following...
By Momodou Jarju
The Gambia government under the leadership of exiled and former President Yahya Jammeh unilaterally revoked the fishing agreement she had with neighboring...
