H’education ministry reveals over 1,000 students studying abroad have benefitted from D32M relief package
The ministry of higher education, research, science and technology has revealed it has completed doling out money to Gambian students that are studying abroad.
According to the ministry...
Government spokesperson says ‘absolutely false’ claims of scrapping of face mask law
By Fatou Camara II
Claims the law around the wearing of face mask has been scrapped have been dismissed as 'absolutely' false.
There have been claims the public health...
NUP vows vast war on corruption when it takes power – and it would...
By Sarjo Brito
National Unity Party will declare a comprehensive war on corruption if it takes power - a war that will include mandatory jailing of officials found...
Saihou Mballow: UDP disappointed President Barrow seriously
Top President Adama Barrow counsellor Saihou Mballow has claimed UDP disappointed the Gambian leader 'seriously'.
Relations between President Barrow and UDP went through a rough phase and all...
No one in coronavirus quarantine in the country currently, says health ministry
The ministry of health has revealed the country's mandatory coronavirus quarantine currently stands at zero person.
Hundreds have been made to undergo quarantine since the outbreak of the...
Talib tells reporters his council has heard many complaints about lack of order as...
By Jaka Ceesay Jaiteh
The mayor of Kanifing Municipality on Wednesday explained the urgency around new by-laws by his council.
"Since we came into office in 2018, we have...
Night clubs and casinos fail to make list of newly opened public places
Night clubs and casinos across the country would remain closed after they failed to make the list of newly opened public places by the government.
The government announced...
Police handed sweeping powers to inspect newly opened public places without notice
Police have been handed fresh sweeping powers to inspect newly opened public places without prior notice at any given time.
"Persons found at particular premises during inspection shall...
Mayor Rohey Lowe vows to do her utmost after her election as ACCSF president
Banjul Mayor Rohey Malick vowed to do her utmost following her election as President of the African Capital Cities Sustainability Forum (ACCSF) for the next 3 years.
The...
EU launches two projects for thousands of Gambian children and youths who are vulnerable...
The European Union has launched two new regional projects to support the protection of migrants including children, women and the youth along migratory routes.
The first joint steering...
Fisheries PS gets sent on administrative leave after damning Malagen investigation
By Sarjo Brito
Permanent Secretary Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources, Dr. Bamba Banja has been put on administrative leave following corruption allegations.
PS Banja for the past week...
America 2020 election: The rise of digital ads and where it has left the...
By Lamin Njie
Advancement in technology - the internet and by extension social media - has had a big impact on the political and socio-economic life of almost...
Senegal: Teenager escapes death after electric shock from his earphones connected to his charging...
A teenager in Kaolack, Senegal has survived after receiving medical care at Kaolack Regional Hospital following an electric shock.
The unnamed teenager was left unconscious after an electric...
Trial of Bubacarr Keita, accused of rape, opens as prosecution calls first witness
By Lamin Njie
The trial of Bubacarr Keita accused of rape opened on Wednesday nearly two months since the high court in Bundung freed the 29-year-old businessman on...
St Therese’s tops in 2020 Grade 9 GABECE as five students notch aggregate 6
By Jaka Ceesay Jaiteh and Fatou Camara II
After experiencing a challenging period in the educational sector of the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Grade 9...
Army’s population put at more than 6,000 as President Barrow is advised to take...
President Adama Barrow has been advised by a former top military official to take ownership of the country's men and women in uniform.
During his closing remarks while...
Lamin Gano says ‘yes, counsel’ to ‘false’ Yahya Jammeh HIV/AIDS cure
Former lieutenant colonel Lamin Gano said 'yes, counsel' when TRRC lead counsel Essa Faal insisted former President Yahya Jammeh's HIV/AIDS cure was false.
The former leader stunned the...
Former President Yahya Jammeh’s former ADC Lamin Gano begins his TRRC testimony
Former army lieutenant colonel Lamin Gano has commenced testifying before the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission.
A former ADC to former president Yahya Jammeh, Mr Gano had on...
Coronavirus: Health ministry announces learning mission to Senegal
The ministry of health has revealed a delegation will travel to Senegal to for a learning mission over coronavirus.
"A delegation from the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Response...
Government is asked to put an end to FGM and child marriage
The Gambia government has been asked to initiate full enforcement of the laws banning FGM and child marriage in the country.
The National Human Rights Commission in a...
