National Assembly Approves OIC Loan, Grants Despite Motion On Provision Of...
By Awa Bah
Deputies at the National Assembly yesterday on Tuesday July 30th 2019, approved two loans and two grant between the Republic of The...
President Barrow Promises Special Attention On Women In 2020 Budget
President promised that women issues will command special attention in government's budgetary plans in the 2020 fiscal year.
"I assure that my office will give...
President Barrow Concerned About The Debt Burden
President Barrow has expressed concerns about the debt burden of The Gambia, which he described as unsustainable, while discussing with visiting Indian President, according...
National Assembly Reduces Tax on Alcoholic Beverages
By Awa B. Bah
The tax on alcoholic beverages has been reduced by the National Assembly (NA) on Monday, 29th July 2019 during an extra-ordinary...
NA Environment Committee Engages NGOs
By Awa B. Bah
As part of their oversight function to assess environmental and NGO activities and to make recommendations to Government, the National Assembly...
Health Ministry Explains Its Policies To Nams
By: Kebba AF Touray
The National Assembly Select Committee on Health yesterday engaged Officials of the Health Ministry at the Legislative House in Banjul.
The interface...
Ministry of Petroleum, British Petroleum, GNPC, Sign Joint Agreement
By Ndey Sowe
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has signed the deed of assignment and joint operating agreement with key partners for the effective...
NA Committee Tour Road Projects in NBR
By Awa B. Bah
The National Assembly Select Committee to monitor Government projects toured ongoing works on roads, bridge construction and rehabilitation projects in the...
Transport Ministry Consults Stakeholders on Road Safety Strategy
By Nelson Manneh/Louis Jobe
The Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure (MoTWI) together with partners and stakeholders, last week held a consultative forum on the...
Agric Ministry Hands Over 6,000 Bags of Fertilizer for Sale to...
Abdoulai G. Dibba
The Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday July 2nd 2019, handed over 6,000 bags of fertilizer to their offices in the country for...
NA Committee Visits Government Roads Projects Sites
By Awa B. Bah
The National Assembly (NA) Select Committee on the monitoring of Government projects on Monday, 1st July 2019, commenced a week-long visit...
Finance Ministry Moves to Ensure Public Accountability, Transparency
By Kebba AF Touray/Momodou Jarju
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has taken steps to ensure transparency and accountability of the country’s public finance.
Officials...
‘Need For Standardization Of Our Products To Compete At The World...
By: Kebba AF Touray
The National Assembly Member (NAM) for Sandu Muhammed Mahanera, said on Thursday June 20th 2019, the country needs an accredited...
Wuli East NAM Calls for Harmonization of Unprotected Wildlife Areas
By: Kebba AF Touray
Suwaibou Touray, National Assembly Member for Wuli East, has called for the harmonization and coordination of communities with wildlife unprotected areas.
This...
Gambia Government Signs $92.5Million OIC Funding Agreement
The Minister of Finance Mambureh Njie and the Vice Chairperson of the Saudi Fund for Development, Dr. Khalid S. Alkhudairy, signed a $92.5million funding...
Gambia’s Foreign Minister Receives UN Population Award
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, and National Peace Hut Women of Liberia received the 2019...
Tumana MP Critical of Security Situation in the Country
By: Kebba AF Touray
The Member of Parliament for Tumana, Foday NM Drammeh, has raised concerns on the state of security in the country and...
‘Politics Is Not About Character Assassination’ Sidia Jatta
By: Kebba AF Touray
Sidia Jatta, the National Assembly Member for Wuli West, is of the opinion that politics is not about character assassination.
Jatta made...
‘Parliamentary Diplomacy Is a Reality’ Halifa Sallah
By: Kebba AF Touray
Halifa Sallah, the National Assembly Member for SerreKunda has told Lawmakers that Parliamentary Diplomacy is a reality.
Sallah said this on Tuesday...
Transport Minister Explains Road Rehabilitation Plans Within KMC
By Awa B. Bah
The Minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure Bai Lamin Jobe, on Wednesday June 12th 2019 appeared before deputies at the National Assembly...
