1,207 New HIV/AIDS Infections in Gambia in 2018 – GAMNAS
The Gambia Network of Aids Support Society has said that it has discovered a total of 1,207 new cases of HIV infections among Gambians in 2018.
The...
‘NO MORE EXCESSES’: Sowe Vows to Build a Different Secret Service
The director general of State Intelligence Service has said the government remains committing to building an intelligence agency that is accepted by all Gambians.
“Today part of...
GDC Formed to Counter Tribalism – Kandeh
By Lamin Njie
The leader of opposition Gambia Democratic Congress Mamma
Kandeh has said that his party was formed to fight tribalism.
Mamma Kandeh said this Saturday as hundreds...
You Are a Stranger in UDP, Dou Sanno Replies Almami Taal
By Lamin Njie
Deputy political adviser to President Adama Barrow Dou Sanno
has said that the spokesperson of the United Democratic Party Almami Taal cannot
know him because he is...
Ex-VP Darboe Announces PPP Leadership Bid
By Lamin Njie
A former vice president of The Gambia Bakary Bunja Darboe
has announced he would run for the office of secretary general of the People’s
Progressive Party, PPP.
“I’m...
ALCOHOL: Brewers Slam Gambia Gov’t over 75% Tax Rise
By Lamin Njie
Brewers in The Gambia have hit out at the government over its decision to impose new taxes on alcoholic beverages.
The Gambia government through the Ministry...
Gambia Draft Constitution to be Ready in June 2019
The chair of the Constitutional Review
Commission has said that the commission would issue the first draft of the new
constitution in June 2019.
Justice Sulayman Jallow stated this during
a...
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...