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  By Lamin Sanyang   Honourable Halifa Sallah, National Assembly Member for Serrekunda has called on parliamentarians to properly scrutinize the committee selection of the National Assembly. Sallah's intervention came shortly...

Gambia’s Minister for Information and Communication Infrastructure, Demba Ali Jawo, and Permanent Secretary, Lamin Camara, on Friday April 21 - received members of the Executive Board of...

Gambia's President Adama Barrow on Monday delivered a powerful message during his  intervention on the African Union reform process meeting at the ongoing 29th Ordinary Session of...

For Immediate Release  Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim  The Office of the Minister of the Interior wishes to inform the general public that the Honourable Minister has travelled to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage. The Honourable Minister is part of a strong government delegation joining President Adama Barrow to Saudi Arabia to perform the hajj pilgrimage this year. Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and must be performed by every Muslim with the physical and financial means to do so - at least once in their lifetime.  Meanwhile, the Honourable Minister, with humility, is seeking forgiveness from any Gambian he may have offended - home or abroad. Man is not perfect – and so any transgression would not have been  deliberate. Be sure that the Honourable Minister will use this opportunity to pray to God to make him a better person.   The Honourable Minister hereby calls on all Gambians not to relent in their prayers for peace, stability and progress of The Gambia. The Honourable Minister also wishes to use this opportunity to thank all  Gambians for the goodwill and support they continue to give to President Adama Barrow’s government.     Signed    Lamin Njie  Media and Publicity Aide 

By Alieu Ceesay A close buddy to the former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh is still yet to handover to the new executive of The Gambia Wrestling Association. The Matarr...

By Omar Wally Abdoulie Sanneh, an 18 year old, lost his life after a fight with his 14 year old brother in Pirang Village, Kombo East. Assistant Superintendent, Foday...

Ms Amie Bojang Sissoho, Director of Press at the Office of the President has said that the government is keen in making policy reforms at all sectors. The...

The Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) has issued a strong statement vehemently disassociating itself from the statements and actions taken by the African Bar Association (AfBA) on...

In yet another blow and a sign to outgoing President Yahya Jammeh that his government is over, two more ministers on Tuesday tendered their resignations, exactly less...

Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has called on citizens to exercise patience as he tirelessly works with his team to fill the remaining ministerial positions in the new...

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has strongly condemned the attack on Foroyaa reporter, Kebba Jeffang, and demands that the government of President Adama Barrow brings the perpetrators...

Majority leader and NAM for Serrekunda East has reminded his fellow APRC party members of respecting the electoral laws and avoid insulting or using any foul word...

Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has described his just concluded maiden European trip as ‘a very good trip’. President Barrow earlier this week, embarked on his first European tour...

    By Lamin Sanyang   The criminal trial involving nine former NIA officers that was scheduled for plead taking has suffered a setback before Justice Kumba Sillah Camara of the...

  The Office of The President wishes to inform the general public that His Excellency, Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia will travel on an...

  The deafening noise. Meandering through Gambian social media, my heart crashed on the floor. And guess what? I couldn't be bothered to pick it up. Instead, I...

Bubabcarr AMO Badjie, the Director of Legal Affairs of the Gambia’s national intelligence agency, SIS, has been released on bail today, Monday, June 12th, his lawyer confirmed.   Badjie...

By Alieu Ceesay Hooliganism is raring its ugly head in ‘Nawettan' centers after a 'Nawettan' match between Campel Town of Serrekunda and Tigers of Kotu in Serrekunda West...

Fajara, 11 October 2017 President Barrow today received a 14-member delegation of the Turkey–Gambia Business councils, led by Turkish Ambassador to The Gambia Ismail Sefa Yuceer.  The delegation presented specific proposals for alternative energy in The Gambia; the construction of a new children’s hospital and a general hospital; the establishment of a direct flight between Istanbul and Banjul; and the provision of Turkish scholarships to Gambian students. Ambassador Yuceer also expressed Turkish interest in broader construction and interior decoration.  Offering details on some of the proposed projects, the Chairman of the Turkey–Gambia Business Councils, Mr Aygun Karakas, said members of the two councils were ready to invest in a 40-50 megawatts solar project in The Gambia, contribute to healthcare services with a construction of a 150-bed pediatric and general hospital as well as commence bi-weekly direct flights between Istanbul and Banjul in the first quarter of 2018. President Barrow was informed that a team was already in The Gambia to carry out a feasibility study on the conditions for having regular direct flights.   In his welcoming remarks, President Barrow said Turkish investment in Africa was second only to the United States of America, but that The Gambia had not benefited much from it.  He said: “Our spirit is very high. Development cannot happen without opening to the private sector.” The President also extended a welcome to Turkish companies interested in various fields, including fisheries. He assured them of his administration’s commitment to provide a democratic atmosphere, respect for rule of law, and a secure environment for business to thrive. He further assured them of the political will, which he said manifested through the setting up of an investment committee to review all serious business proposals. He encouraged them to work with the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholders.   Apart from Turkish economic interests in The Gambia, the visiting delegation elaborated on specific social cooperate programmes to expand the scholarship package with the University of Commerce in Turkey, training of medical doctors, exchange visits with the University of The Gambia, and the provision of vocational training.  Both countries also envisage the further strengthening of bilateral cooperation through an upcoming capacity building programme for the security sector.  The Chairperson of the Turkish-Gambian Business Council (Gambian side), Mrs. Fatou Senghore attended the meeting.  Also present were the President of GCCI, Mr. Muhammed Jagana, who is also Ambassador at large, the Coordinator of the Gambia Turkish Business Council Mrs. Aji Sally Sagnia Cham, and other officials.   

Gambia’s Chief Justice Emmanuel Fagbenle on Monday decided to stay himself away from the interlocutory injunction filed by outgoing President Yahya Jammeh for the court to stop...