Press Release Banjul: June 24: The Gambian Civil Society Coalition on Freedom of Information on Monday June 24, handed over a draft Freedom of Information Bill 2019 to the Honourable Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Mr Abubacarr Tambadou. The chairman of the Coalition, Mr John Charles Njie, who led the […]
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SSR Training For Media Practitioners Kicks-Off
In wake of the launch of the country’s first ever National Security Policy (NSP), a four-day training session on Security Sector Reform (SSR) kicked-off Tuesday at the National Nutrition Agency Conference hall (NaNa) located along Berthil Harding Highway in Bakau. Up to 15 participants drawn from the print, electronic and […]
President Barrow Gains Traction In Brikama
By Abdoulie John President Adama Barrow on Saturday put his popularity to the test in Brikama where thousands of people witnessed a marathon meeting held at SSP football arena. He signaled his resolve to hit the ground rolling come 2021. “Those who want to challenge my presidency will have to […]
Ghana Seeks Gambia’s Support to Host Africa Free Trade Area Secretariat
The Republic of Ghana is seeking the support of The Gambia in its bid to play host to the headquarters of the continental free trade zone in Accra. Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has sent his Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Alan Kyerematen, as a special envoy to President […]
APRC Mourns Jammeh’s Uncle
The APRC Party and the National Executive Committee regrets to announce the demise of ALHAGIE YAHYA BOJANG, Uncle to the former President His Excellency Sheikh Professor Dr. Alhagie Yahya A.J.J Jammeh Babili Mansa. This sad event occurred in Bujinga, FONI on Monday 17th June 2019. This sad news is extended […]
United States Supports of The Gambia’s Efforts to Investigate Financial Crimes and Recover Assets
PRESS RELEASE The United States government fully supports the Government of The Republic of The Gambia’s investigation into the corruption of former President Yahya Jammeh, and Gambian efforts to recover the ill-gotten gains of Jammeh and his associates. We commend the efforts of the Commission of Inquiry into the Financial […]
Unions Reunited To Revitalise Gambian Transport Sub-sector
By Madi S. Njie On 10 June 2019 Major Gambian Transport unionists who were divided for over a decade signed a Memorandum of Understanding, based on collective agreements to work together towards achieving common objectives. Held on Monday at the Gambia Trade Union Bureau (Gamtub), along Jimpex-MDI Road in Kanifing, the […]
Barrow Vows To Professionalise Gambian Army
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has renewed his pledge to transform The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) into a professional force that conforms to international standards. For the President, the military is an integral part of his development agenda for the country. President Barrow was presiding over the promotion and decoration of […]
The State Succumbed to Humiliating Defeat in the Criminal Case against Yankuba Touray and Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay
Contrary to the assertion of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the criminal allegation against Yankuba Touray and Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay was not dropped. It collapsed, and spectacularly. Before a packed courtroom presided over by Her Ladyship Honourable Mrs Justice A. S. Ceesay at the High Court in Banjul […]
Armored Riot Vehicle: Is Government More Interested in Suppressing Than Protecting Human Rights?
It is indeed very worrying that given the history and experience of the Gambia in terms of freedom of assembly that the Gambia Government could not think of anything better other than importing an armored riot vehicle. It appears this Government has not learnt from that despicable history or merely […]
Greenpeace Africa and Partners Demand a Stop to Coal Investments in Kenya
Communities from Lamu and Kitui together with Greenpeace Africa and members of the deCOALonize coalition have today handed over letters to the Ministry of Energy and the Chinese Embassy. The letters are calling on the Cabinet secretary, Hon. Charles Keter and Chinese corporations to stop investing in Lamu and Kitui […]
Gambians Urged To Shun Tribalism
By Abdoulie John The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Advisor for the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, on Tuesday urged Gambians to stay vigilant at a time when a new wave of tribalism continues to rise in different parts of the world. “Never allow tribalism to show its ugly face […]