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GMC Leader’s Beef With Lawmakers

1. I am disappointed that although most MPs acknowledged the need to provide a relief package to thousands of poor and vulnerable families, no such resolution was made. We had advocated for a 21 to 30 days extension instead of the 90 days proposed by the State and the N.A […]

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Police Disputes Sowe’s Missing

The Gambia Police Department disputed circulated social media information that a Gambian-Canadian is missing. In a statement published below, the police said Alhagie Sowe is not held in police custody. CLARIFICATION IN THE CASE INVOLVING ALHAGIE SOWE It has come to the notice of the Inspector General of Police that […]

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Barrow Preaches Reconciliation

Gambian President Adama Barrow has “urged all Gambians to work together for peaceful co-existence and reconciliation.” President Barrow’s message is contained in a statement issued by State House. Mr. Barrow used his constitutional powers to declare April 10th and 13th as public holidays in observance of Good Friday and Easter […]

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Jatto’s Emotional Tribute To O.B Conateh

By: Omar Jatta Former Gambia international footballer and Wallidan FC star Jatto Ceesay paid an emotional tribute to the late Alhagi Ousman Basi Conateh, known to many as OB or Fisco, who sadly passed away on Saturday 4th April and was laid to rest on Sunday the 5th, at the […]

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Africa: Armed conflicts and state repression fuel cocktail of human rights violations

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE Protesters across sub-Saharan Africa have braved bullets and beatings to defend their rights in the face of continuing conflict and state repression, Amnesty International said today as it published its annual review of human rights in the region. The organization highlighted the bravery and defiance of […]

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Update: Coronavirus – UKJA’s Response

Good afternoon, I hope you are staying safe and well. I know these are anxious times as many are worried about staying healthy and protecting our loved ones. Sadly, we are witnessing the loss of lives both in the UK and elsewhere due to the virus. In the UK, the […]

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Gambia, UNDP Sign PACD Agreement

PRESS RELEASE Programme for Accelerated Community Development (PACD) Signed The Gambia Government has signed an agreement with the UNDP on the implementation of the Programme for Accelerated Community Development (PACD) is part of larger programme to bridge the gap between rural and urban on basic social infrastructure, the pilot phase […]

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New Constitution to Provide Safe Haven for all Citizens

President Adama Barrow has said that the new Constitution, premised on strong foundations and all-inclusiveness, will provide a safe haven for all citizens to enjoy the path to peace, freedom and prosperity. The President made this remark in receiving the draft new Constitution presented by the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) […]

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President Barrow’s 2nd Coronavirus Address

Fellow Gambians, Distinguished Viewers, As the coronavirus pandemic continues to be of grave concern globally and nationally, my government continues to remain vigilant and steadfast in reviewing and intensifying measures to prevent, contain and manage its spread within our borders. In less than two weeks after my last address to […]