3 YEARS AGREEMENT: Barrow’s Adviser Sanno Blasts Sallah, Ex-VP Tambajang, Others over ‘Gentleman’ Deal
Deputy political adviser to President Adama Barrow has
blasted coalition 2016 leaders for coming up with a deal that runs counter to
the Gambian constitution.
Seven political parties in 2016...
We’ll Remain Firm to Ensure We Deliver – Barrow
By Lamin Njie
President Adama Barrow has said that his administration will
remain firm to ensure that it delivers as required by the mandate that has been
handed it.
“As...
Kandeh Greets Christians, Calls for Unity
By Lamin Njie
Leader of the Gambia Democratic
Congress Mamma Kandeh has sent his warm felicitations to the Christian faithful
on the occasion of this year’s Christmas.
In a statement made...
SENEGAL: Bocoum Abandons Presidential Bid, Gives Reasons
By Chiekh Tidiane Ndiaye
The leader of Senegal’s AGIR party Thierno
Bocoum has explained why he abandoned his plans to stand as a candidate in February’s
presidential polls.
Bocoum said his...
CHRISTMAS: UDP Felicitates Gambian Christians, Preaches Love
The United Democratic Party has called on
Gambians to continue to show much love and care for each other.
The country’s biggest political party gave
the call Monday while felicitating...
CHRISTMAS: Barrow Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holidays
President Adama Barrow has declared Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th
December 2018 as public holidays to mark the Christmas and Boxing Day
Celebrations respectively.
“The Public is hereby informed that...
TRRC Will Find Truth about Deyda’s Death – Dr Jallow
The executive secretary of the Truth
Reconciliation and Reparation Commission has promised that the commission will
investigate and establish truth about the assassination of Deyda Hydara.
“I want to assure...
Gambia Brewers Set to Increase Price of Alcohol
By Lamin Njie
Alcoholic beverages will face higher taxes effective January 1, 2019, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has said.
Finance Minister Mamburay Njie told members
of...
New Body Launched to Raise Quality of Journalism in Gambia
The Gambia Press Union on Sunday launched a
new body that will watch over the fulfillment of journalism ethics norms in the
country.
The Media Council of The Gambia...
‘BACK WAY’: Dozens of Migrants Found Dead on Mediterranean Sea
No fewer than 25 people are believed to
have died or are missing, including a pregnant woman, when a group of migrant
boats got stranded at sea and was...
‘I WILL NOT RESIGN’: Finance Minister Njie Unleashes Furious Rant at Kombo South MP
By Lamin Njie
Finance Minister Mambury Njie on Friday said nobody has the authority and right to tell him to resign from the position.
The finance minister has been...
Africell Delivers Christmas Gifts to Students
The Gambia’s biggest GSM operator Africell has said that it will continue to stay true to its caring and sharing approach as a company.
The company stated this...
CRC Gets Brand New Car
The Constitutional Review Commission on Friday received a brand-new 4 wheel Toyota Land Cruiser from United Nations Development Programme. The vehicle is a partnership support aimed at...
US Announces Fellowship Program for Gambians, Others
Press Release
The U.S. Government is pleased to announce that qualified Gambians can apply for the Cochran Fellowship Program, sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). ...
On the Appointment of International Debt Advisors for the Government of The Gambia. The...
By Dr Assan Jallow
The center of gravity in our distress public debt seems to have shifted in favor of international advisors. The appointment of International Advisors by the...
Gambia’s Poorest Region to Finally Get Electricity
One of the most neglected regions in The Gambia Kiang will soon finally get to ascertaining how having electricity feels, that’s according to the Office of the...
JAMMEH’S CHILDREN: US Says New Law is a Visa Restriction, Wouldn’t Impact US Citizens
By Lamin Njie
The United States has said that designations under section 7031(c)(A) of its department of state, foreign operations and related programs appropriation act 2018 would not...
BREAKING: US says Jammeh is 1st ex-leader to be banned from entering country under...
By Lamin Njie
The United States has said that former president Yahya Jammeh is the first former president to be banned from entering the country under section 7031...
On Breaking Barriers: Letter to my President (Part 1)
I Hail you thou Prince of Mankamang Kunda!
Yes, I just called you Prince Mr. President, and please do not cringe at this appellation, for it is not a title you chose for yourself....
Barrow’s Adviser Bojang Blasted over His Attack on Mandinkas
By Lamin Njie
A US-based political activist has slammed Dembo By Force Bojang over his attack on Mandinkas.
Speaking at the United Democratic Party national congress earlier this month,...
