China sits at No. 1 spot in list of countries where flights could come...
By Lamin Njie
The Gambia government listed China No. 1 in the list of countries where flights could still come into the country amid the coronavirus crisis.
The Barrow...
Ban on flights announced: Barrow gov’t finally panders but China isn’t part of list...
By Lamin Njie
State House said on Thursday an immediate decision has been taken to suspend flights coming into the country from 13 countries.
"The 4th Cabinet session chaired...
‘Anybody found wanting will face full force of law’: Trade ministry issues strong warning...
By Lamin Njie
The ministry of trade said Thursday there is adequate stocks of all 'essential' food commodities amid fear stocks may dry up due to the coronavirus...
‘The beds have bugs’: 33 people who travelled from UK flee hotel after they...
By Lamin Njie
Thirty-three travellers stormed out of Golden Beach Hotel in Bijilo after they were sent there for coronavirus isolation.
The travellers who included Gambians and Senegalese jetted...
And now the courts! Chief Justice Hassan Jallow announces suspension of proceedings in...
By Lamin Njie
The chief justice on Wednesday wrote to all judges, magistrates and cadis informing that proceedings in all the courts in the country have been suspended.
"Following...
Gambia food safety agency calls on food sellers to retain proper personal hygiene and...
By Lamin Njie
Food Safety and Quality Authority on Wednesday called on all dealers in food to observe proper personal hygiene in response to the deadly coronavirus.
It comes...
National Assembly suspends business and TRRC hearings are also off as battle against coronavirus...
By Lamin Njie
The National Assembly today suspended sessions in response to the novel coronavirus tearing through the world.
The Gambia on Tuesday recorded its first case after a...
All schools set to close and mass gatherings off: Barrow announces suspension of all...
By Adama Makasuba
President Adama Barrow has announced a ban on on all public gatherings and ordered the shutting down of all schools across the country, in an...
Health ministry says Coronavirus test on two Indonesians proved negative
A Coronavirus test on two Indonesian nationals has prove negative, the ministry of health has said.
Palpable fear gripped the nation on Tuesday following reports two people suspected...
GDC puts its political activities to one side over coronavirus
Gambia Democratic Congress said on Tuesday it has decided to suspend its political activities 'until further notice'.
"This development is due to the COVID19 outbreak which is spreading...
Africell Holding completes strategic group reorganisation
Africell, the US-owned mobile network operator with more than 12 million customers in four African countries, is pleased to announce the completion of a significant group reorganisation.
The...
Darboe: Let’s stand and support gov’t to fight Corona
By Omar Wally
UDP leader Ousainou Darboe has called on Gambians to stand and support the government of The Gambia in its efforts to combat coronavirus.
"Gambians must all...
Health ministry says report Gambia has two suspected cases of coronavirus is false
Coronavirus fear intensified after reports two people suspected of having the virus came into the country from Indonesia.
Reports emerged on Tuesday two people have been isolated at...
The Fatu Network Heroes Awards 2020 results in full
Hundreds of people on Saturday gathered at the Coco Ocean Hotel for the first The Fatu Network Heroes Awards. The hugely successful event highlighted individuals as well...
GDC condemns in ‘strongest’ terms the shooting and then abduction of Gambian by Senegal...
By Lamin Njie
Gambia Democratic Congress has waded into the shooting and abduction of a Gambian by Senegalese gendarmerie.
Heavily armed Senegalese gendarmerie stormed the village on 7 March,...
Teachers get their 7 million dalasis bringing end to bitter feud
By Adama Makasuba
The Gambia government has paid 7,200,000 dalasis to the account of Gambia Teachers Cooperative Credit Union to be used to settle the arrears Catholic Education...
TRRC chairman Lamin J Sise reveals his investigation plans to end public hearings in...
TRRC chairman Dr Lamin J Sise said today his probe intends to conclude its public hearings during the first week of October, 2020.
The TRRC began public hearings...
‘Prominent’ and ‘influential’ Basse citizens meet President Barrow as Gambian leader declares his aim...
President Adama Barrow has told a delegation from Basse that his intention is to deliver a development record that will surpass the 50-year record of the first...
Coronavirus finally hits Gambia as Omar Colley reportedly tests positive for virus
By Lamin Njie
Gambia's no-nonsense defender Omar Colley has tested positive for coronavirus, according to reports.
An Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted on Friday Omar Colley who plays for...
Coronavirus fear: Gambian in Germany says old woman claimed German doctors want to test...
By Lamin Njie
A Gambian living in Germany has said an old German woman confided in his cousin doctors in Germany are planning to test their Coronavirus vaccine...