The government says it is studying a request by Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Trial International for the extradition and trial of Yahya Jammeh in Ghana. “Government has been informed that Human Rights Watch, in collaboration with Trial International and led by an American lawyer, Reed Brody, has unearthed fresh […]
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Barrow Gov’t Committed To Banjul Port Development
The Port of Antwerp, Belgium, has announced plans to set up training for the dock workers locally in The Gambia in collaboration with Antwerp Maritime Training Centre (APEC). The port of Antwerp has already trained around130 port professionals from Banjul in Antwerp, through its specialist institute (APEC) that has been […]
Aren’t We Building The 3rd State-Party?
Aren’t We Building The 3rd State-Party? History says – YES! People’s Progressive Party (PPP) was our 1st Sate-Party. The party was synonymous to the state. The party uses the state resources to cultivate her support. That supposed support legitimizes their hang on to power for over 30 years. They literally […]
Immigration Officer ‘Punished For Sounding The Bell’
A Cadet Assistant Immigration officer is challenging a demotion ordered by Director General Buba Sagnia, describing it as a punishment for sounding the bell. Omar T. Camara was on May 23rd, 2018 demoted to Inspector, two ranks below Cadet Assistant. Camara was also transferred to upcountry posting without the knowledge […]
UK Jarra Association Partner With FAR Ltd To Advance Women’s Health
Press Release UK Jarra Association and FAR Ltd Have Partnered to Advance Women’s Health in Jarra. UK Jarra Association, a registered charitable organization in UK and The Gambia is partnering with FAR Limited – an Australian Oil Exploration Company to renovate, expand and equip the labour ward of Soma Regional […]
ELECTION FEVER IS OVER; WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE GAMBIA?
In Many countries and democracies around the world when national elections are over the winner celebrates whiles the loser concedes defeat and congradulates the winner. This is no difference in the recent Gambia Mayoral and Loca Area Council elections. Some candidates were pragmatic enough to lift the phone and congradulate […]
President Barrow Sets The Pace
Gambian President Adama Barrow has become the second African leader this week to pledge part of his salary to a worthwhile cause. At the home front President Barrow has set the pace for giving back to the poor and needy. First it was South Africa’s billionaire President Cyril Ramaphosa who […]
African Liberation Day Revisited
AFRICAN LIBERATION —- WHAT IS AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY ? By Sainey Faye “It is time for new hands to lift the burdens.” – Nelson Mandela “My generation led Africa to political freedom. The current generation of leaders and peoples of Africa must pick up the flickering torch of African Freedom, refuel it with their enthusiasm and determination, and carry it forward.” – Mwalimu […]
VP Touts Rousing Welcome For Presidential Entourage
Press Release The public is hereby informed that, the President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency, Adama Barrow, will return to The Gambia tomorrow, Friday 25th May 2018, at 5 pm, by the SN Brussels Flight. President Adama Barrow, led a high-power multisectoral delegation to Brussels, Belgium, […]
‘Gambia is open for Business’
President Adama Barrow has called on international investors to take advantage of the limitless business and investment opportunities in The Gambia, announcing that the country is ready for business. Addressing an International Business Forum, as part of the ongoing International Conference for The Gambia in Brussels, the President said that […]
The Gambia’s National Debt
Assume you’re the Governor of Central Bank of The Gambia, what Monetary policy/ies would you adopt? What goals will you be trying to achieve with your choice? Assume you’re the Finance and Economic Affairs Minister, what fiscal economic policy/ies would you adopt? How would the Appropriation Bill reflect your adopted […]
President Barrow Mobilises €1.45 Billion In Brussels
For Immediate Release 22 May 2018 State House, Banjul, 22 May 2018 – The International Conference for The Gambia, currently underway in Brussels, Belgium, has amassed €1.45 billion of financial support for the implementation of the country’s development blueprint – the National Development Plan 2018-2021 (NDP). The donor conference is […]