His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has called on newly-sworn public officers to be righteous, honest and trustworthy in the execution of their duties as public officers. He made this call while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of a high court judge and two members of the Public Service Commission at […]
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Barrow Presides Over Third Cabinet Session
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow yesterday presided over the Third Cabinet Session of 2020. The session deliberated on various matters and adopted series of Cabinet Papers, including The Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA) Fees and Charges Regulation 2020 and the levy of 1.5% on freight charged on ship owners for […]
‘Gambia Should Learn From Nigeria’s Success’
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has said that The Gambia should learn from Nigeria’s success in transitioning from military rule to a vibrant democracy through building of strong institutions and depoliticising the military. The President made these remarks at the State House on Monday, when participants from Course 28 at […]
The Gambia-OIC Secretariat Appoints New Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Chair
For Immediate Release PRESS RELEASE The Gambia O.I.C. Secretariat wishes to inform the public that the Board of Governors of the Secretariat has appointed Mrs. Binta Jammeh-Sidibe as the Chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee (L.O.C.) for the 16th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Organization of Islamic […]
Counsels Battle Over Jotna Leaders’ Bail
By Abdoulie John In the Jotna movement 8 trial, defense lawyers on Tuesday went head to head with state prosecutors over the bail application. Tuesday’s marathon hearing was punctuated by submissions from both the prosecution and defense, arguing on whether to grant bail to the accused persons. As the prosecution […]
MP Wants Inquiry Into Kanilai Inferno
By Abdoulie John The National Assembly Member of the opposition Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) has called on Gambian authorities to open investigation into a fire outbreak that partly destroyed former the President’s Kanilai residence and its surroundings. “I am with the view that by virtue of the […]
Banjulians Want Revival Of Glory
Press Release – Banjulians A delegation of Banjulians, comprising representatives at the Local Councils, National Assembly, civil society, community groups on Tuesday, 11th February 2020, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency, President Adama Barrow at the State House. The delegation of more than forty people, among several other requests, […]
‘Universities Engineer Growth’
Gambian President has said that “It is accepted globally that universities are designated institutions to examine and find solutions to societal challenges, engineer growth and shape policy, among other critical pursuits. This makes their role uniquely relevant in any national development endeavour.” Presiden Adama Barrow made the statement during the […]
Gambia Hosts Olympic Volleyball Qualifiers
The Gambia Volleyball Federation is preparing to host the second round of the 2020 Olympic Games beach volleyball qualifiers in Banjul scheduled to take place from 12-16 March 2020 at Palma Rima. This will be the third time Gambia will host a CAVB sanctioned event after successfully hosting Zone II […]
Kanilai Fire Is A Devastating Scenario
By Abdoulie John In wake of the devastating fire outbreak that has left a spectacle of desolation and destruction in Kanilai and its surroundings, the spokesperson of Gambia Fire and Rescue Services (GFRS), Pateh Gibba, has described the sad turn of events as a “devastating scenario.” “The bush was seriously […]
Gambia’s Economy Grows By 6%
An IMF mission to Banjul under its Staff Monitored Programme (SMP) on Friday, February 7th 2020 paid a courtesy call on His Excellency, President Adama Barrow at State House. The Mission Chief, Jaroslaw Wreczoreck, described 2019 “as a really good year for The Gambia” with an economic growth of 6 […]
Jotna Movement 8 Still Chasing Bail
By Abdoulie John In the criminal case opposing the Inspector General of Police and the Jotna movement 8, the accused persons are yet to be out on bail. The defense team has to overcome another legal hurdle in order to see light at the end of the tunnel. In her […]