Public Statement Non-State Actors convene Consultative Meeting on COVID 19 Banjul, 10th August 2020: Civil society organizations, trade unions and private sector associations on Friday 7th August 2020 convened a virtual meeting to discuss the fast spreading COVID 19 infections in the country. The meeting noted with concern […]
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President Barrow Eulogises Biri Biri
President Adama Barrow has eulogized Alhajie Momodou Njie better known as Biri Biri at a National Tribute to the greatest Gambian football legend. Find below the President’s eulogy delivered at the Arch 22 in Banjul on Wednesday. Fellow Gambians, Family and Friends, It is with deep regret and a great […]
Gambia’s Coronavirus Patient Escapes
Gambian police have confirmed the escape of a suspected Coronavirus patient after efforts were made to isolate and treat the unnamed man in Manjai Kunda. In a press statement published below the Inspector General of Police warns against obstruction of public officers on duty. Press Release The Office of the […]
IEC Releases Elections Calendar
The Independent Electoral Commission has just released their electoral calendar for 2021 GENERAL VOTER REGISTRATION Voter registration period – 14th January – 26th February, 2021 Display of provisional list of voters – 15th -24th March, 2021 Objection and appeals – 15th – 28th March, 2021 Sitting of Revising Courts – […]
US Moves To Seize Jammeh’s Potomac House
Department of Justice Seeks Recovery of Approximately $3.5 Million in Corruption Proceeds Linked to Ex-President of The Gambia The Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking the forfeiture of a Maryland property acquired with approximately $3,500,000 in corruption proceeds by the ex-president of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh, through […]
Decency and Ethics in Politics and Public Life
In the wake of the Lamin Bojang saga it is necessary that Gambians pay attention to fundamental issues if we are going to create a society in which we create an accountable political leadership, a clean public service and generate trust and seriousness into politics. The narrative in the Gambia […]
European Union Reinforces National Response to COVID-19
The European Union’s Tekki Fii project led by IMVF (Instituto Marquês de Valle Flôr) is actively supporting the national response to COVID-19. As schools re-open to students of 9th and 12th grades, the project today handed-over sanitary supplies and first aid kits to the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education. […]
APRC Denies Coalition Talks
The party of The Gambia’s ousted President Yahya Jammeh has denied forging a coalition agreement with any political party. The Alliance for Patriotic Re-orientation and Construction (APRC) issued the denial after “information misinterpreted by some people that the APRC Party is discussing with The National People’s Party (NPP) for a […]
Gambia’s Deep Rooted Political Problems
The Gambia Democratic Governance? Political problems of Gambia are numerous and many are deep rooted. These problems ranged from who we are as a people to the creation of modern nation states from colonialism to present individual (and/or collective) endeavors to improve livelihoods, and as well many in-between factors. Undoubtedly, […]
President Barrow further declares 7 days of State of Public Emergency
State House, Banjul, 15th July 2020 – In exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 34(6) of the 1997 Constitution, His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia has further declared a State of Public Emergency in the whole country. The declaration shall last for […]
The Gambia’s Continued Progress in Advancing Fiscal Transparency
On June 15, 2020, the United States Department of State released the 2020 Fiscal Transparency Report, which assessed that The Gambia made significant progress in its continuing efforts at government fiscal reform. The Department’s fiscal transparency review process assesses whether governments meet minimum requirements of fiscal transparency. For the purpose […]
Tribute to My Educator/Mentor Shaikh Ahmad Alhagi Banding Drammeh
By: Professor Alhagi Manta Drammeh (PGCerTHE, FHA,FRSA, UK) I pay tribute to my teacher, Father, brother, uncle, and mentor Shaikh Ahmad Drammeh commonly known Alhagi Banding Drammeh. I have been learning from him for nearly half a century when he took me from my father Shaikh Muhammad Lamin Drammeh of […]