His Excellency, President Adama Barrow and the Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani presided over the signing of four new Memoranda of Understanding and bilateral agreements between the governments of The Gambia and Qatar. The agreements entail mutual cooperation in the sectors of […]
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President Barrow inspired by Qatar’s 2022 World Cup Plans
Following a conducted tour of facilities being built ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha, His Excellency, President Adama Barrow expressed his admiration for Qatar’s state of preparedness for the forthcoming global sporting event. President Barrow, who was impressed with the tour, said his experience was inspiring and […]
US Applauds Janneh Probe Release
PRESS RELEASE: The Release of the Janneh Commission Report The United States government applauds the release by the Government of The Gambia of the full report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Financial Activities of Public Bodies, Enterprises and Offices, known as the “Janneh Commission,” as well as the […]
Janneh Probe Goes Public. What Next?
Janneh Probe Goes Public. What Next? After six months of studying its content, Gambian authorities have finally released the findings of the much-talked about Janneh Commission. The report — formally presented to President Adama Barrow in late March 2019 — made several recommendations. The government upheld some of the recommendations […]
Int’l Day of Democracy Forum 2019
Press release Westminster Foundation for Democracy is hosting a national forum on democracy on Saturday September 14 to mark the International Day of Democracy at Ocean Bay Hotel in Cape Point, Bakau starting at 4pm sharp! The forum will bring together representatives of the State, political parties, statutory bodies, human […]
From 37 to 7 Souls Unlawfully Jailed. Why We Need to Check the Police and the Court!
In our Republic the power to enforce the law falls on the justice delivery system first and foremost which comprises the police and the courts primarily. It is the police that has the authority to arrest anyone provided there was a crime committed or about to be or suspected to […]
Gambia Doesn’t Have National Aircraft But…
“Although The Gambia does not have a national operator that has its own aircraft, a number of foreign airlines operate to and from the country at varying levels of frequencies. It is expected that the Bilateral Air Service Agreements will enhance the movement of persons, cargo, trade, and tourism in […]
Media Campaign Sought Ahead Of Tobacco Control Act
Health stakeholders call for massive media – public sensetisation campaign about the tobacco control Act and Regulation due to be enforced come 1st October 2019 Modou Njai, Director of Health Promotion and Education, and other health experts has commended, but also challenged the media to redouble efforts in raising awareness […]
Diplomatic Passport Probe Reaches High Level
Following intense investigations into allegations of fraudulent procurement and acquisition of Gambian Diplomatic Passports, the Barrow government has confirmed the arrest of several people in Germany who are currently providing pivotal information to the authorities. Similar arrests of culprits in The Gambia have also, yielded significant leads into this vast […]
Body Of Veteran Broadcaster’s Wife Arrives Home
The remains of the wife of the Gambia’s veteran broadcaster will arrive home for burial on Sunday, September 8th, 2019. Aja Fatou Keita (better known as Mba Nyuku) who had been married to Alhagie Ebrima Bah of Bakau Mamakoto for more than five decades, died in Vancouver, Washington State, United […]
President Barrow Will Publish Full Janneh Commission Report
President Adama Barrow has decided to publish the full report of the Commission of Enquiry into the Financial Activities of Former President Yahya Jammeh and His Associates, following a Special Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 4th September 2019. According to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Honourable Abubacarr Tambadou, the […]
Malema to Africa: ‘Find it in your good hearts to forgive us’
Tshidi Madia The EFF says it understands and fully supports Africans who have boycotted South Africa following the recent spate of violence aimed at foreign nationals. “Find it in your good hearts to forgive us, we are sorry, we are ashamed of ourselves and sincerely apologise for this madness,” said […]