GDC denied permit
The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) has been denied a police permit to hold a political rally in Brikama on Saturday, the campaign manager said.
Adama Manjang, national campaign...
President Barrow declares tomorrow a Public Holiday in observance of Sang Marie
President Adama Barrow has announced on his twitter feed that tomorrow, 15th August 2017 will be a public holiday throughout the Gambia in observance of Sang Marie.
He...
Gambia: Ministers dragging feet on assets declaration
Gambia's President Adama Barrow and his coalition government promised during the presidential campaign that they will build a transparent government that would be held accountable to the...
Government Issues Press Release On GAMCEL Billing Issues
PRESS RELEASE
The general public could recall that the MGI contract for the exclusive management of the International Gateway was terminated on 7th July 2017 after a decision...
Writer Calls On President Barrow To Help Save GAMCEL Before It Is Too Late
CURRENT SITUATION AT GAMCEL
Dear Editor,
-GAMCEL got a new billing system in April 2014.
-This New system that took over the GAMCEL billing system is called Red knee, the...
“We are not afraid of the Press” – Justice Minister Tambadou
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubacarr Tambadou has said the new government of President Adama Barrow is not afraid of talking to the press.
The Justice...
Gambia working on Freedom of Information Bill
Gambia's Ministry of Information and Communication Infrastructures in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNDOC and Article 19 with stakeholders on Thursday, began...
Commission of Inquiry into Ex-President Jammeh’s financial dealings start hearing; Bank MDs & GRA...
The Commission of Inquiry set up to investigation the financial dealings and assets of exiled former President Yahya Jammeh today, Thursday, August 10th, starting sittings to hear...
Panic at Banjul terminal as Kanilai ferry couldn’t anchor
Passengers ferrying from Barra to Banjul terminal were yesterday stricken with fear and panic after the 'Kanilai' ferry failed to anchor at Banjul terminal, spending several hours...
Italy gives Gambia 40 pickup trucks to manage migration
Italy today donated 40 pickup trucks to The Gambia – as the two nations ponder fresh endeavors to stem the problem of irregular migration.
The Italian government is...
President Barrow receives three new diplomatic envoys
Fajara, 8 August 2017
The new Gambian government continues to build its diplomatic relations
globally. President Adama Barrow today received letters of credence from the new ambassadors of
Turkey, the...
HELLO MR PRESIDENT…Our National Documents
It's been months since your government through the minister for the Interior, Mr Mai Ahmad Fatty, announced the discontinuation of the issuance of the national documents, ID...
Minister Of Women Affairs Says Truth Is A Bitter Pill To Swallow
The Minister of Women Affairs and Overseer of the Office of the Vice President, Madame Fatoumatta Jallow Tambajang has said that truth is a bitter pill that...
Gambia’s Immigration chief OKs proposal for ECOWAS Migration Training Academy establishment
Gambia's Immigration Chief Buba Sagnia recently joined colleague Immigration chiefs from ECOWAS countries in endorsing the establishment of a Migration Training Academy in the sub-region.
The proposal forwarded...
“Training is an essential ingredient in our drive to re-professionalize the Armed Forces” Lt....
Members of the Gambia Armed Forces have embarked on a training session to broaden the intellectual competence of army officers on contemporary security, social, political and economic...
Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission – Putting an End to Impunity – Part II
The preliminary terms of reference for the planned Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation
Commission are quite encouraging. The government has set out some laudable goals.
The commission might not be...
UN says Gambia’s ranking in Corruption Perceptions Index a ‘positive trend’
The United Nation Resident Coordinator in The Gambia has described as a 'positive trend' the country's ranking in the 2016 Corruption Perceptions Index.
Reported by Transparency International, The...
Former GNPC MD Deployed
Credible sources have informed The Fatu Network that Momodou Badjie former managing director of The Gambia National Petroleum Corporation has been deployed to the Asset Management and...
Mambury Njie new GNPC MD
Mambury Njie has been appointed new managing director of the Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) with immediate effect, according to official sources.
Mr Njie served in the former...
POLICE REACT TO FOROYAA NEWSPAPER’S ALLEGATION OF POLICE FAILURE TO CONDUCT CORONER’S INQUEST TO...
With reference to the August 1st, 2017 edition of the Editorial of Foroyaa Newspaper, which states “WILL THERE BE AN INQUEST THIS TIME ON ANOTHER DEATH IN...
