By Abdoulie John The National Assembly Member of the opposition Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) has called on Gambian authorities to open investigation into a fire outbreak that partly destroyed former the President’s Kanilai residence and its surroundings. “I am with the view that by virtue of the […]
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Banjulians Want Revival Of Glory
Press Release – Banjulians A delegation of Banjulians, comprising representatives at the Local Councils, National Assembly, civil society, community groups on Tuesday, 11th February 2020, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency, President Adama Barrow at the State House. The delegation of more than forty people, among several other requests, […]
‘Universities Engineer Growth’
Gambian President has said that “It is accepted globally that universities are designated institutions to examine and find solutions to societal challenges, engineer growth and shape policy, among other critical pursuits. This makes their role uniquely relevant in any national development endeavour.” Presiden Adama Barrow made the statement during the […]
Gambia Hosts Olympic Volleyball Qualifiers
The Gambia Volleyball Federation is preparing to host the second round of the 2020 Olympic Games beach volleyball qualifiers in Banjul scheduled to take place from 12-16 March 2020 at Palma Rima. This will be the third time Gambia will host a CAVB sanctioned event after successfully hosting Zone II […]
Kanilai Fire Is A Devastating Scenario
By Abdoulie John In wake of the devastating fire outbreak that has left a spectacle of desolation and destruction in Kanilai and its surroundings, the spokesperson of Gambia Fire and Rescue Services (GFRS), Pateh Gibba, has described the sad turn of events as a “devastating scenario.” “The bush was seriously […]
Gambia’s Economy Grows By 6%
An IMF mission to Banjul under its Staff Monitored Programme (SMP) on Friday, February 7th 2020 paid a courtesy call on His Excellency, President Adama Barrow at State House. The Mission Chief, Jaroslaw Wreczoreck, described 2019 “as a really good year for The Gambia” with an economic growth of 6 […]
Jotna Movement 8 Still Chasing Bail
By Abdoulie John In the criminal case opposing the Inspector General of Police and the Jotna movement 8, the accused persons are yet to be out on bail. The defense team has to overcome another legal hurdle in order to see light at the end of the tunnel. In her […]
Gambia Among 4 Countries to Meet Universal Access to Electricity by 2025
The Practice Manager of the Energy and Extractives division of the World Bank Group in a courtesy call on President Adama Barrow on Thursday, said The Gambia is currently among four West African countries working to meet the universal access to electricity target by 2025. Mr Charles J. Cormier […]
Gambian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Leads Special Envoy on Bilateral Mission
His Excellency, Mr. Omar Gibril Sallah, The Gambia’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to Saudi Arabia and the Organisation of Islamic Conference, is leading a high profile Saudi delegation to meet with partners in government and non-government bodies in Banjul. The delegation comprise Mr. Abdulrahman Mohammed Almatter, Director General of the […]
GNOC Calls Out Media
Press Release It has come to the our notice that some media outlets had put up a media article with regards to Gina Bass’s performance at the World Indoor tour in France and Germany this week. And on their articles they associated Gina’s qualifications to the Olympic Games from her […]
Fire Outbreak Stretches Towards Jammeh’s Home
It has been reported that a devastating fire outbreak is advancing towards the residence of former Gambian President’s Kanilai home. Yahya Jammeh has been living in exile in Equatorial Guinea since his ouster from office in January 2017. Re-echoing a detailed account of the sad turn of events given by […]
3 Years Jotna Trial: Prosecution, Defense Spar Over Bail
By Abdoulie John The eight top executives of the Jotna movement who face three counts of unlawful assembly, rioting after proclamation, and rioters demolishing structures, Tuesday appeared before the High Court. When the case came up for hearing senior defense counsel R.Y. Mendy told the court that the accused persons […]