‘I did not authorize the arrest of Lawyer MO Badjie’ – Interior Minister says
Gambia's Interior Minister, Mai Ahmad Fatty has set the records straight on the arrest and detention of the national intelligence agency's legal advisor.
Lawyer Babucarr MO Badjie was...
Gambia Milling Corporation staff protests demanding better working conditions
Staffers at Gambia Milling Corporation on Monday staged a mass protest calling on the management of GMC to provide them with better working conditions.
The protest took place...
Barrow Promises Stricter Laws and Severe Jail Sentences for Migrant Smugglers
By: Seringe ST Touray
President Adama Barrow is taking a tough stance against migrant smuggling, announcing plans for stricter laws and longer jail terms for those organizing boat...
Gambia to host 61st ACHPR Ordinary Session in November
The Gambia will host the 61st African Commission has unilaterally decided to hold its 61st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in...
Measuring President Barrow’s first 100 days
Written by Gibril Saine, LONDON
Today marks one 100 days since the coalition government took over the reign of power in Banjul. In assessing the significance of that,...
Pope Leaves for Panama to Take Part in Catholic Youth festival
Pope Francis flew to Panama on Wednesday to start a six-day trip, during which he will preside over the World Youth Day, a Catholic youth festival.
Francis’ plane...
Breaking: Pandemonium as Bijilo Families Fight Mass Eviction
Police in The Gambia on Tuesday evicted at least 20 families from their houses in Bijilo.
An eviction squad of armed police officers descended on 22 homes in...
FARABA BANTA: Gov’t to Compensate Families of Killed Faraba Protesters
By Lamin Njie
The Gambia government will work out compensation packages for the families of three people who were killed during a protest in Faraba, according to a...
APRC Hardliner Accuses Barrow of Seizing his Vehicle
The former senior administrative secretary of APRC has accused President Adama Barrow and his government of seizing his vehicle.
“My vehicle since Jammeh left was seized from me...
Tragic Loss: Gambia Police Mourns Two Officers Slain in Shooting Incident
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Gambia Police Force is grappling with profound grief following the tragic loss of two dedicated officers, PC Pateh Jallow and PC Sang J Gomez....
Breaking news: Coronavirus tears its way through Barrow’s government as THREE ministers test positive...
Three cabinet ministers have tested positive for coronavirus, days after Vice President Dr Isatou Toura tested positive for the deadly disease.
State House confirming the development said on...
Breaking news: President Barrow opens nation’s land borders
President Adama Barrow has on Friday declared open the country's land and sea borders.
"Following encouraging reports by his Cabinet Sub-Committee on COVID-19 and in consultation with the...
‘In new Gambia, we will create new responsible opposition’ –Tombong Jatta
Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, Majority leader and NAM for Serrekunda East has revealed that they (APRC) will be an opposition with a difference in the new Gambia.
Hon...
Peace Corps Swears-In 39 New Volunteers
Press Release
On Wednesday, December 5th, Peace Corps - The Gambia swore in 39 new Agriculture and Health Volunteers. The ceremony, which was attended by Minister of Environment...
Gambia agrees to support Senegal in search of peace in Cassamance
The Gambia has finally agree to accompany its neighboring country Senegal in the quest for final peace in the troubled Southern region of Cassamance which has been...
“I can’t recall signing an MOU with MoH.” Board Member’s Testimony Raises Questions About...
By: Alieu Jallow
"I cannot recall sitting in a board meeting to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Health," stated Ernest Andrew Mendy, a...
‘WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND’: OJ Asks APRC to ‘Thank God, Keep Quiet’
By Lamin Njie
Leader of People’s Progressive Party Omar Jallow has urged members of opposition APRC to thank God and keep quiet.
“I did an interview some time ago...
Senegal: 22 die in fire outbreak at religious retreat ‘Daaka’ in Medina Gounass
At least 22 people were burnt to ashes in a serious fire outbreak in Madina Gounass in the Tambacounda Region, Senegal. According to media reports, over 75...
JAMMEH’S JUNGULLARS: Army Restores Captain Boye
By Lamin Njie
The Gambia Armed Forces has restored the services of a
senior officer who was detained since March 2018.
Captain Malick Boye spent months in detention after he...
Breaking news: President Barrow to address nation as fourth minister tests positive for coronavirus
President Adama Barrow will address the nation tonight amid a fourth minister testing positive for Covid-19, according to GRTS.
The state broadcaster reported on its official Facebook page...