With mounting interest I follow the debate on whether there is authorisation under the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia (“the Constitution”) for His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, to fire the Honourable Ya Kumba Jaiteh (“Jaiteh”) as a nominated member of the […]
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Foday Gassama Finally Takes Oath
After more than a week of legal tussle and words of protest, President Adama Barrow’s latest nominated Member of Parliament today takes oath of office. In accordance with clause 3 (1) of the Standing orders, the Clerk of the National Assembly administered the Oath of allegiance to Hon. Foday Gassama […]
GYIN Gambia Chapter Held Second Mentorship Cohort Graduation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Churchill’s Town- On 16 March 2019, The Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia Chapter held a graduation of 50 young Gambians on Enterprise Management, at a colourful graduation ceremony held at the Jenoi Agricultural Rural Farmers’ Training Centre, Lower River Region (LRR). GYIN Gambia has since its inception […]
Court Rejects Jaiteh’s Restraing Order
The Gambia’s Supreme Court has rejected Ya Kumba Jaiteh’s restraining order to prevent nominated National Assembly Member Foday Gassama from taking oath of office. The five panel court headed by Chief Justice Hassan Abubacarr Jallow today ruled that Mr. Gassama should be sworn in as a nominated lawmaker pending the […]
President Barrow Relieves VP, 2 Others
Gambian President Adama Barrow has reshuffled his cabinet, relieving Vice President Ousainou Darboe and two other ministers from their positions. The information is contained in a press release issued by the President’s Office today. His Excellency, Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia acting under the provisions […]
In Lawyers Mboge & Jallow Trial, Court Strikes Out Names Of 31 MPs
Supreme Court Strikes Out 3rd to 32nd Defendants Names in Lawyer Lamin K. Mboge, Ibrahima Jallow VS Attorney General and 31 NAMs as Respondents Lawyer Lamin K Mboge and Lawyer Ibrahima Jallow in a civil suit dated 11th day of March 2019 served a notice that the above case is […]
50 Youths Complete GYIN’s 6 Months Mentorship Program
On 15 and 16 March 2019, Fifty (50) rural youths will complete the Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN)- The Gambia Chapter six months mentorship program, which started on 16September 2018. The event will be held in Jenoi Agricultural Rural Farmers Training Centre, in Lower River Region starting next Saturday. The […]
Gambians Mourn Beloved Caliph
Muslims across the world have joined Gambians in mourning the sudden death of the Caliph General of Darsilameh Sanghajor Sheriff Caliphate. Sheikh Muhideen Hydara, a descendant of Prophet Muhammad [Peace be Upon Him], died on Tuesday after a brief sickness in his Foni Kansala village. Caliph Hydara was laid to rest […]
The TRRC Raises Important Moral Questions Regarding Governance
By Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh (PGCerTHE, FHEA, FRSA, UK) Associate Professor, Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education, UK Mafuge Sonko the witness today the 1th March 2019 is a classical testament to those lapses that occurred during that period of evil dictatorship. Mahfouj has shown dignity, composure and humility. Without those […]
France Renews Support For Gambia
President Emmanuel Macron of France has renewed his government’s support to the Barrow government. President Macron’s assurance is contained in a press statement issued by President Adama Barrow’s office. His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia has received a congratulatory message from H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President […]
Official launching of the Media Development
Post Press Statement- For immediate release Official launching of the Media Development Indicator’s Assessment, MDI project by UNESCO in partnership with ARTICLE 19 Launching of the media development Indicators Assessment MDI project took place on Friday the 8th day of March 2019 at Kairaba Hotel at 10:00am in Banjul. The event […]
Sacked MP Seeks Removal Injunction
Hon. Ya Kumba Jaiteh has not only challenged the revocation of her National Assembly nomination she also wanted the Supreme Court to order an injunction on the swearing of Foday Gassama. Mr. Gassama, the former Regional Coordinator of the United Democratic Party, was nominated to replace Hon. Jaiteh. In her […]