Sunday, January 19, 2025

‘Giss Giss’ Panelists Say Corruption Is the Biggest Hindrance to Gambia’s Development

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By: Dawda Baldeh Panelists on ‘Giss Giss’, a popular weekly show on The Fatu Network, have described corruption as the biggest hindrance to Gambia’s development under the leadership...

Illuminating Sanyang: GACH Donates D1.2M in Solar Street Lights to Combat Darkness and Crime

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By: Dawda Baldeh The residents of Sanyang Village in Kombo South have received 300 solar street lights worth D1.2 million from GACH Sand Mining Company to reduce nighttime...

Brikama Council Finance Director Confesses to Mismanagement of Funds

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By Mama A. Touray The Finance Director of Brikama Area Council, Alagie Jeng, admitted before the ongoing Local Government Commission of Inquiry that he received money from Mama...

Gambia vs Tunisia AFCON Qualifier to Be Played Outside Gambia, Minister Confirms

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By: Zackline Colley The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has announced that the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match between The Gambia and...

Market Women at SBEC by Salaji Speak Out on Rainy Season Challenges in The...

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By: Michaella Faith Wright The bustling market at SBEC by Salaji in The Gambia is a vibrant hub of activity, where hardworking women gather daily to sell their...

Navigating the Rains: Insights into Gambia’s Transportation Struggles During the Rainy Season

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By: Michaella Faith Wright As the rainy season sweeps across The Gambia, the nation’s transportation infrastructure is put to the test. Flooded roads, stalled vehicles, and interrupted journeys...

Border Land Crisis: Residents Accuse Gambian Authorities of Compromising Sovereignty and Aiding Senegalese

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By: Dawda Baldeh Residents of Misera, a village on the border with Senegal, have accused Gambian authorities stationed in Jarra Soma of compromising border sovereignty and aiding Senegalese...

NHRC Chairman Applauds Human Rights Progress in Gambia

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The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr. Daniel Emmanuel Joof, expressed optimism about the state of human rights in Gambia following a closed-door meeting...

GAP Urges ECOWAS/AU to Prioritize Dialogue on Resolving Conflict in Sahel Region

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By: Dawda Baldeh The opposition Gambia Action Party (GAP) strongly opposes any plans by ECOWAS to wage war against member factions in the Sahel region, warning that such...

A Clash in the Fight Against FGM: ‘Pro FGM/C Member Fuambai Accuses Anti-FGM Activists...

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By Dawda Baldeh The organization Gambian Women are Free to Choose (GWAFC) has expressed concern over the alleged verbal harassment directed at its founder and team members. Dr Fuambai...

Internal Auditor Accuses Former Brikama Chairman of Neglect and Mismanagement: Revelations of a Dysfunctional...

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By: Mama A. Touray Sulayman Barry, the internal auditor at the Brikama Area Council, testified before the local government commission of inquiry that the former chairman of the...

Gambia Receives €10M Boost to Empower Youth in Tourism and Creative Sectors

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By Mama A. Touray The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Government of The Gambia, Tuesday signed a financing agreement worth €10,000,000 aimed at boosting youth employment...

BAC Revenue Collector Alleges Finance Director Ordered Her to Bypass Bank Deposits

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By: Mama A. Touray Brikama Area Council revenue collector, Mama Kinteh, testified before the ongoing Local Government Commission of Inquiry that the BAC director of finance, Alagie Jeng,...

The Gambia Faces an Urgent Crisis: The Tragedy of Irregular Migration

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OPINION  By Yahya Sonko, International Migration Activist The Gambia is currently grappling with a crisis that has deeply affected the entire nation: the rampant rise of irregular migration. This...

PURA Director General Calls for Legislative Reforms to Enhance Regulatory Effectiveness

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By Zackline Colley In a comprehensive address during the monthly press conference organized by the Ministry of Information, Mr. Njogou Bah, the Director General of the Public Utility...

DLEAG Arrests Portuguese National with Four Blocks of Cocaine

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By: Alieu Jallow The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) has arrested Saico Umaru Balde, a 45-year-old Portuguese national, with four blocks of cocaine. According to DLEAG, he was...

AIG Bah applauds law enforcers’ training on migrants’ access to justice

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By Dawda Baldeh Assistant Inspector General of Police, Ebrima Bah, commended the training provided to twenty-five law enforcement officers from different security agencies on ensuring justice for migrants. AIG...

Draft Constitution on Track for National Assembly Review by Year-End

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By Zackline Colley The Solicitor General of The Gambia, Hussein Thomasi, has confirmed that the Cabinet has completed its deliberations on the draft constitution, making significant progress, and...

Legal Decision Awaited: Gambia’s Special Tribunal Statute Deferred to ECOWAS

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By Zackline Colley The Gambia's efforts to establish a special tribunal, in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has faced a procedural delay as...

From Dreams of Journalism to Mastery in Painting: The Inspirational Journey of Mamadu Jallow

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By: Michaella Faith Wright Mamadu Jallow: Crafting a Legacy Through House Painting Born and raised in The Gambia, Mamadu Jallow is a 28-year-old house painter whose journey into the...