His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has called on all Gambian irrespective of political or regional affiliations to join him in full support of the Banjul rehabilitation project, stating that Banjul, our capital city, is the pride of the country. “Banjul is our City, our Capital City. We have nowhere that […]
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Bright Stars Set for ‘Ranha Bissap’ Show
BRIGHT STARS ENTERTAINMENT Issued on the 14th November, 2019 in Kotu – The Bright Stars Entertainment has reaffirmed its readiness to stage a successful second edition of the ‘Ranha Bissap’ show, scheduled to take place on Saturday 16th November, 2019 at the Paradise Suits Hotel in Pancha Mi Hall. ‘Preparations […]
Gambia’s Best Way To Go
By Alh. Suntou Touray Salaamu Alaikum to everyone! As you all know, public servants work for the general welfare and wellbeing of the public. And as such, due to the nature of the public service we are constrained to be disciplined, neutral, dedicated, honest and impartial in the execution of […]
ASB Clinic Reopens Amidst Patient Surge
By Abdoulie John Barely 5 days after its reopening, ASB Clinic continues to witness a surge of patients coming from various corners of the country. In spite of the sad episode the health facility went through these past days, its reputation remains intact. “We are happy that ASB Clinic is […]
Gambia Sues Myanmar Over Rohingya Genocide
For Immediate Release The Gambia’scase against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for violating the Genocide Convention, filed on November 11, 2019, will bring the first judicial scrutiny of Myanmar’s campaign of murder, rape, arson, and other atrocities against Rohingya Muslims, 10 nongovernmental organizations said today. States that are party to […]
Guinea: Appalling human rights “red flags” ahead of presidential election
At least 70 protestors and bystanders killed since January 2015 Journalists targeted 109 deaths in custody The Guinean authorities must address mounting human rights violations, including the killing of protesters, bans on peaceful assemblies and attacks on dissenting voices, which threaten to get worse ahead of the 2020 presidential election, […]
GFD Appoints New Executive Director
Press Release: The Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD) wishes to inform all its partners that Modou A.F Bahoum has been duly appointed as Executive Director (ED) of the Federation. Mr Bahoum whose appointment will start effective on 1 December 2019 replaces Rod Howes- A British National who has been […]
Pro-Gambia Association Pushes For Zero Violence
By Abdoulie John Members of the collective Pro-Gambia Association on Sunday took to the streets calling for ‘zero violence’ in the country. The group initiated a Peace Walk at a time when political tension seems to be brewing in a country that is moving fast to right its wrongs. “We’ve […]
Darboe Blows The Whistle On Barrow
By Abdoulie John The leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has blown the whistle on President Adama Barrow, urging him to step down after the three years transition process ends. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe made this remark during a news conference held at their party headquarter in Manjaikunda on Wednesday. […]
Re: Statement On the UDP Leader’s Renegation On Support For the Five-year Mandate of the President
RE: Statement On the UDP Leader’s Renegation On Support For the Five-year Mandate of the President OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ADVISER ON YOUTH MATTERS State House Banjul For immediate release I learn with great dismay reports that the leader of the United Democratic Party, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe has reneged on […]
UDP’s Position On Coalition 2016
Press Statement In 2016 the United Democratic Party good faith entered into negotiations with other parties to form Coalition 2016 to amongst other things select a candidate to contest on the coalition’s platform the 2016 Presidential Elections. The terms and conditions negotiated by and agreed to by the Parties to […]
TRRC Clarifies Bench Warrant Issue
TRRC Press Release The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) takes note that on the 4th November 2019, during the Yankuba Touray Trial, Counsel for Mr. Yankuba Touray requested that the Court issue a Bench Warrant against the Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr. Baba Galleh Jallow, for failing to […]