Gambia President Adama Barrow has described the sudden death of the National Assembly Membet for Niamina West Hon. Demba Sowe as “a great loss. Hon. Sowe, the Gambia Democratic Congress lawmaker, died in Morocco. President Barrow’s message is contained in a condolence message sent to the Speaker of House. Read […]

By Abdoulie John The top brass of the Three Years Jotna made today appearance before the Kanifing Magistrates’court as they face three counts of unlawful assembly, rioting after proclamation, and rioters demolishing structures. Abdou Njie, Ebrima Cham, Sheriffo Sonko, Hagi Suwaneh, Fanta Mballow, Karim Touray, Yankuba Darboe and Muctarr Ceesay […]

His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has presided over an emergency cabinet session on Thursday, January 30, 2020, to discuss matters relating to events that happened on Sunday, 26th January. The Information and Communication Minister, Honourable Ebrima Sillah said the cabinet session called for calm and reinforced The Gambia’s commitment to […]

By Abdoulie John The Proprietor of the Brikama-based Home Digital FM, Pa Modou Bojang, has strongly denied being tied to any political organisation. “I am not affiliated to any political party. All I know is that I am impartial, and my radio shows have been open to all political parties,” […]

By Abdoulie John President Adama Barrow on Monday praised the high-level cooperation existing between The Gambia and Turkey, citing the multiple agreements endorsed by both countries. “Your government has demonstrated strong support to our traditional programme, with military support to the tune of $17 million for a period of five […]

His Excellency, President Adama Barrow welcomed the new French Ambassador to The Gambia, His Excellency Philippe Lalliot who presented his Letter of Credence on Monday, 27th January 2020 at the State House in Banjul. The Gambian leader described the relationship between The Gambia and France as friendly and warm, adding […]

THE GAMBIA GAMBIA BAR ASSOCIATION PRESS STATEMENT The Gambia Bar Association is gravely concerned about the decision of the Executive communicated on Sunday, the 26th of January, 2020 in response to the civil unrest that ensued from the “3yrs Jotna Protest” that was scheduled on the same date. The Gambia […]

Your Excellency, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkey Honourable Cabinet members Distinguished visiting guests Representatives of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen Good afternoon / good evening On behalf of the Government and People of The Gambia, I am pleased to welcome Your Excellency, Mr. Erdogan and Madam […]

By Abdoulie John   The Gambia’s First Lady, Fatoumatta B. Barrow, said Thursday that the welfare of women and children are top priorities for her Office, including the prevention of Mother-To-Children transmission of HIV (PMTCT).   “For this reason, I headed a nationwide caravan last year aimed at sensitising the […]

The Gambia government has banned Operation 3-Years Jotna from operating within its shores. The ban news is contained in a press statement issued by the Government Spokesman. This comes after the group had earlier conducted peaceful protest calling President Adama Barrow to honour the Coalition 2016 Memorandum of Understanding. But […]

By Ousman A. Marong Ousman Njie, Operation Manager for Comfort Quality Service Company limited has on Thursday 23 January 2020 rebuts allegations over the awarding of the aluminum, vehicles and motorcycle number plates. It could be recalled that in 2018 the Gambia government through the Minister of Interior awarded Comfort […]

By Ousmana A. Marong Women Journalists Association of the Gambia (WOJAG) in partnership with the Gambia Press Union (GPU) on Friday validated the sexual harassment policy bill. The policy seeks to end the happenings of sexual harassment in the workplace. The objective of the policy is to serve as a […]