By Abdoulie John The People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) National Assembly member has reminded lawmakers of the crucial role they play in promoting enlightenment, not obscurantism. Hon. Sidia Jatta said one of the roles of parliamentarians is to enlighten confused minds. Hon.he veteran Wuli West legislator, recently […]
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Shipwreck Survivors Returned Home
Shipwreck Survivors Returned Home by Authorities; IOM Provides Immediate Emergency Assistance Banjul – Mauritanian authorities, in coordination with the Government of The Gambia, returned the 78 survivors of Wednesday’s fatal shipwreck today (9/12). The International Organization for Migration (IOM) had been providing humanitarian assistance to the survivors in Nouadhibou. Meanwhile, on Friday […]
UDP Extends Condolences On Shipwreck
UDP CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FOR THE GAMBIAN YOUTHS WHO DIED OFF THE COAST OF MAURITANIA On behalf of the Secretary General and the National Executive Committee, the United Democratic Party writes to express our deepest condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families, loved ones and friends of the more than fifty […]
Open Letter To Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Dear Prime Minister, I wish to extend my warmest greetings and felicitations to your Right honourable self, on the occasion of your recent election as the Prime Minister of this great country, the United Kingdom. Congratulations and best wishes for a successful tenure of office. Your, Excellency Mr Prime Minister, […]
Police Debunks Missing Person News
PRESS RELEASE The office of the Inspector General of Police has noted with concern information going round social media platforms about missing persons including adults and minors. Although most of these reports on social media platforms were never formally filed with the police, exhaustive investigations have however, been conducted in […]
‘We’re No Longer Keeping Quiet’
By Abdoulie John One of the Gambia’s leading women’s rights activists has said that the time to keep silent about sexual violence is over. Sirra Ndow is determined that sex abusers will now be exposed. “We want to bring the issue of sexual violence upfront and make sure that people […]
Police Scrutinize Driver’s License, Others
PRESS RELEASE The office of the Inspector General of Police hereby informs the General Public that, beginning Monday 1st July 2019, it will conduct operations to scrutinize drivers’ license, number plates and other motor vehicle requirements to ensure compliance with the Motor Traffic Act and Regulations. Accordingly, all drivers are […]
The Minister of Interior Must Respect Citizens Right to Protest
It is highly concerning that the Minister of Interior Ebrima Mballow would equate protesters with ‘troublemakers’ and to go further to say that the police will use the water canon truck to pour hot water on them. This is indeed one of the most undemocratic and violent statements that should […]
TRRC’s Success Hinges On Truth
The Lead Counsel of The Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has said the “success of the process depends to a large extent on the ability of the Commission to get the truth of what happened.” In his first ever press conference on Tuesday, Counsel Essa Faal said the […]
Why I Write My Own Story
The Gambia’s former Information Minister who has throughout written the story of others and the things around him explained the reasons for writing his own story. In a speech that was meant to be read at the launch of A Date With Destiny, Demba Jawo said he has always thought […]
GPU Meets TRRC
A Gambia Press Union delegation Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) to discuss issues geared towards strengthening the relationship between the media and the Commission. The GPU delegation, led by Mr. Sheriff Bojang Jr., President of the country’s umbrella union and professional organisation […]
PPP Elders Question Election Results
Press Release Observations on the Election Results of the PPP National Congress 2018 The Peoples Progressive Party held its National Congress at the YMCA, Kanifing, from the 28th to 30the December 2018 in accordance with the Party’s Constitution. This was the first congress after nineteen years which was convened by […]