Serrekunda market fire: Fire service spokesman slams accusations firefighters didn’t carry any water
By Adama Makasuba
The spokesman of the Gambia Fire and Rescue Service has branded as 'illogical' accusations firefighters who battled the Serrekunda market fire did not carry any...
100 Days Behind Bars (and counting) for Gambian Journalist
Tomorrow, October 10, will mark 100 days in prison for journalist Alhagie Abdoulie Ceesay. His crime: committing acts of journalism in Gambia (or what local authorities would refer...
H’education ministry says the nation’s top learning institutions will reopen on 14 October
Fatou Camara II
The Parmanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology has said higher education institutions will reopen on 14 October, less than a week...
THE WORST DICTATOR YOU ‘VE NEVER HEARD OF
“This is going to be your last breath,” they told Imam Baba Leigh as they threw earth over his bound body. Then they stopped and laughed. It...
Muslims in Gambia stand by their Prophet following French president’s comments
Muslims in the country that are online have been taking part in a strong show of solidarity towards the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad.
The French president sparked outrage...
New army chief Yakuba Drammeh meets President Barrow as he comes out of coronavirus...
By Lamin Njie
The new head of the army Yakuba Drammeh met President Adama Barrow today at State House.
It comes three days after the top military leader returned...
President Barrow Urges Gambians to Exercise Restraint as His Government Continues to Review the...
By Sarjo Brito
President Adama Barrow has encouraged Gambians to exercise restraint whilst his government continues to review the report of the Truth Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (TRRC).
The...
Barrow Will Step Down in December – Njie
By Lamin Njie
National Assembly Member for Bundungka Kunda Bakary Njie has said that it is his belief that President Adama Barrow will accept to step down in...
Farmers’ Union Executives Hail Cooperation with the Gambia Groundnut Corporation (GGC)
By: Dawda Baldeh
Farmers Union executives, accompanied by their President, have expressed their appreciation for their cooperation with The National Food Security Processing Marketing Corporation (NFSPMC) during a...
Don’t Allow Anyone to Make You Turn against Gov’t, Barrow Tells Gambian Youth
President Adama Barrow has said that the most important partner to the youth of The Gambia is the government.
The President stated this on Wednesday while presiding over...
Breaking news: Inspector General of Police issues statement to warn against post-election violence in...
The Inspector General of Police has issued a statement warning against post-election violence in The Gambia.
The IGP’s statement issued Monday evening reads: “Fellow Gambians, following the announcement...
‘It’s biggest lie of 21st century’: NPP deputy spokesman Seedy Njie dismisses GDC defection...
Seedy Njie has slammed as ‘biggest lie of the 21st century’ claims by GDC national youth president that 300 supporters of NPP cross-carpeted to GDC.
In a rebuttal...
IEC Rejects Momodou Sabally’s Nomination Papers
By Sarjo Brito
Momodou Sabally, National Assembly aspirant for Busumbala Constituency under the UDP ticket has been rejected by the Independent Electoral Commission. Sabally’s disqualification according to one...
Health ministry risks getting sued as health workers refuse to turn up at work...
Scores of Gambians could not get tested for Covid on Friday after health workers refused to turn up at work.
The health ministry has been sweating over unhappy...
Justice Minister vows to return diplomatic passports but fails to say when
By Momodou Justice Darboe
Following scathing criticisms and widespread condemnations of his alleged underhand deals to obtain diplomatic passports on behalf of his larger family, minister of justice...
High Court Sets Free Saihou Drammeh, Lamin Gassama In Gam-Petroleum Economic Crime Case
By: Ousman Saidykhan
Saihou Drammeh and Lamin Gassama, former General Manager and former Operations Manager respectively of Gam-Petroleum, have both been acquitted and discharged by Justice Roche of...
Buhari calls on Barrow and his fellow Ecowas leaders to…
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Heads of State and Government in the West African sub-region to tackle insecurity head-on.
The Nigerian President, who is the current Chairman...
NPP mayoral candidate Bakary Y. Badjie brands UDP as ‘problematic party’
By: Dawda Baldeh
The ruling National People’s Party (NPP) candidate for the Kanifing Municipal Council mayoral seat Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie has branded the main opposition United Democratic...
‘We shall share details’: Police say Madi Jobarteh was called in for questioning in...
Police have confirmed they have invited Madi Jobarteh for questioning over 'certain' statement he made.
"We can confirm the call in for questioning of Madi Jorbateh in connection...
On Re-election: Barrow Promises Traditional Gambian Village Chiefs D3000 Monthly Salary
By: Dawda Baldeh
Adama Barrow leader of the National People’s Party (NPP) has on Wednesday 10th November 2021 promised to pay traditional Gambian village chiefs (Alkalo’s) the sum...
