The public is hereby informed that His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia has declared a seven-day national mourning period from Tuesday 27th August to Monday 2nd September 2019, in respect of the passing of former president, His Excellency Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara. Similarly, he has […]
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‘Gambia Can Count On EU Support…’
The European Union Ambassador to The Gambia, Atila Lajos has given assurances to His Excellency, President Adama arrow that his government can count on the support of the European Union so long as it remains on this democratic and the transition path. The EU Ambassador was at the State House […]
Former President Sir Dawda Too Is Gone
The Gambia’s former President on Tuesday died in his Fajara residence. Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, aged 95, will be laid in state at the National Assembly in Banjul on Thursday, August 29th. The son of Mamma Fatty and Almami Jawara was on May 16, 1924 in Barajally, MacCarthy Island […]
EU Rep Alerts Possible SSR Failure
By Abdoulie John The European Union Ambassador to Gambia, Attila Lajos, Monday warned about a possible failure of the Security Sector Reform (SSR), urging major stakeholders to redouble their efforts in order to fast-track the revamping of the country’s security apparatus. “Without strong political engagement from key decision-makers now, SSR […]
37 Remanded For July Protest
By Team Gom Sa Bopa On Tuesday 27th August 2019, 37 people including outspoken rapper activist Ali “Killa Ace” Cham, have been remanded at Mile 2 for their alleged involvement in the 24th July 2019 protest. Earlier today at Kanifing Magistrate Court, Magistrate Elizabeth Dunn presided over a case between […]
GNOC Appoints Tony Tabbal As Gambia’s CDM FOR TOKYO 2020
The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) has announced one of its Executive Committee Members, Anthony Tabbal as Chef de Mission of Team Gambia for next year’s summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Tabbal has served the Gambia National Olympic Committee since 2011, where he held the possition of GNOC Chairman […]
Gambian Sprinter Grabs Olympic Ticket
Morocco, August 27, 2019 – When it comes to sprinting, Gambia will not be listed among top nations in Africa because of her poor performances at major international events. Gambia’s performance at any major international events is always marred with fair results. The 2019 African Games could perhaps be the […]
Statement by German refugee helpers on deportations
Press Release Stuttgart, Germany, 26th August, 2019 German refugee helpers have written a Statement of concern to the Gambian leader, HE Adama Barrow, and copied to the Executive and Legislative arms of the Gambian Government. The said Statement of Concern was copied to ministers and the Speaker of the National Assembly. […]
Open Letter To Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Dear Prime Minister, I wish to extend my warmest greetings and felicitations to your Right honourable self, on the occasion of your recent election as the Prime Minister of this great country, the United Kingdom. Congratulations and best wishes for a successful tenure of office. Your, Excellency Mr Prime Minister, […]
Adviser Touts Barrow’s Ministerial Appointments
Press Release I wish to welcome the new appointments that His Excellency President Adama Barrow has made to his Cabinet. Giving the extensive professional experiences that these career professionals have over the years, both in and outside The Gambia, I strongly believe that they would bring a lot of valuable contributions […]
Arrest and Detention by the Police Must be Necessary and in line with Human Rights
Since the group of youths including Raptivist Killa Ace were arrested and detained and then released on bailed on Monday August 19 they are yet to appear before any court of law. Rather they have been asked to be reporting to police almost daily even though they had security for […]
President Barrow Appoints Defence Minister
After almost two decades, The Gambia has finally got a Defence Minister. The appointment of Mr. Sheikh Omar Faye, a former army officer and diplomat, was announced in a mini cabinet reshuffle effected by President Adama Barrow. Read below the reshuffle news contained in a presidential statement: The Public is […]