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  The European Union Ambassador to The Gambia, Attila Lajos Wednesday, August 15, organized a breakfast briefing with The Gambian press at the Kairaba Beach Hotel in Kololi....

  Fajara 16 August 2017 – President Barrow has stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence among Gambians of all faiths. Receiving Archbishop Benjamin Ndiaye of Dakar today, President Barrow spoke of the need for continued religious tolerance between Christians and Muslims in The  Gambia.    Archbishop Ndiaye was in Banjul to celebrate the Christian feast of the Assumption – also known locally as ‘Sang Marie’ – at the invitation of Gambia’s Christian community. His visit also coincided with the 60th Anniversary of the Catholic diocese of Banjul.    The Gambian leader spoke of the historic ties between The Gambia and Senegal. He described Archbishop Ndiaye’s visit as one that helped strengthen the family ties between the two countries. President Barrow urged all religious leaders to continue to pray for peace.  He told the delegation, which included members of the Catholic diocese of Banjul, that it was peace that inspired the needed investor confidence to promote economic development.  Archbishop Ndaiye said during the celebration of Sang Marie yesterday, he was encouraged by the solidarity of Muslim religious leaders from Banjul. He prayed for success and peace for the Barrow administration and for humanity at large.     Archbishop Ndiaye told journalists that The Gambia had been a secular state until the former president declared it to be an Islamic state, which he said almost jeopardized the religious tolerance that Gambians shared.  He said new government was here to serve Gambians of all faith and not  those of a particular religion.      Vicar Emil Sambou of the local Catholic diocese earlier expressed similar sentiments.  He said that the people of The Gambia and Senegal were in solidarity in their belief in one God through different ways.  Gambian Fisheries Minister James F.P Gomez praised the maturity that President Barrow demonstrated as a leader in promoting religious tolerance among citizens.  Mr Gomez said Christians in the country felt they were part of the government, with the presence of three Christian members in the Barrow cabinet. He thanked the Archbishop for preaching his message of peace.    Others Gambian cabinet ministers present at the meeting were the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Claudiana Cole, and Youth Minister Henry Gomez. , Also in attendance was Presidential Adviser on Religious Affairs, Alhajie Dembo Bojang, among other senior officials.   

  Interior Minister Mai Ahmad Fatty has told law enforcement leaders in Senegal that The Gambia was ready to widen peace and security ties with the ally nation. Fatty is leading a high level delegation to a landmark security cooperation summit in Dakar, Senegal – at the comradeship of his Senegalese counterpart Abdoulai Daouda Diallo.   The delegation includes the Inspector General of Police, Landing Kinteh, Fire and Rescue Chief, Roger Bakurin, Commissioner of Prisons, Ansumana Manneh, Drug Law Enforcement Director General,  Bakary Gassama, Solicitor General and Legal Secretary, Cherno Marenah and other senior government officials.   Minister Fatty who spoke alongside his counterpart at opening of the summit on Wednesday said the Summit was dedicated to advancing the strategic partnership between Senegal and The Gambia. Fatty stated: “Given Senegal’s importance in the region, this trip is an important opportunity to build and strengthen our bilateral relations especially as it relates to security.  “We will be exploring together in the areas of border cooperation, illicit drug trafficking, counter-terrorism and sharing advancement in law enforcement research and innovation.  We believe strongly that collaboration between partners and allies is crucial to strengthen regional peace and security.”  Fatty said The Gambia and Senegal have good people-to-people ties and enjoy longstanding bilateral ties.  He added:  a relationship based on history, and shared values and traditions such as democracy and pluralism and respect for the rule of law. The Gambia and Senegal are very close.  The strategic partnership between our two nations is evidence given the many recent trips by cabinet ministers on both sides.”  And he continued: “His Excellency President Adama Barrow and His Excellency Presidency Macky Sall are also engaged in very close and fruitful dialogue  and these high level engagements speak volumes about The Gambia’s recognition of the extreme importance of Senegal, not only in the Senegambia area  but in the dynamic Africa region and environment. Senegal has made major contributions towards consolidating security in West Africa and around the world including some of the most challenging  peace-keeping missions in history.”   The Gambia through the Interior Ministry under the leadership of Minister Fatty is stoking efforts aimed at improving the national security system in line with current challenges. Fatty said: “Our country has been engaged in some deep thinking in terms of our priorities and objectives over the past month. We are currently undertaking a comprehensive review of our security sector. The review is going to be rigorous and evidence based involving unprecedented consultations with Gambians in academia and experts and our friends and allies.   This process will examine three key topics. The first examined the main challenges to The Gambia’s security; the second assessed the Gambian law enforcement’s role in addressing the threats and challenges now and in future; the third area looked at what resources are required to effectively tackle these challenges. The input we received from consultations and our analysis of these key questions shall inform our new policy approach that reflects the vision we have for our country and where we are headed to in the coming years in terms of peace and security.”  On his part, Abdoulai Daouda Diallo, the Interior Minister of Senegal said the visit underlines excellent relationship between The Gambia and Senegal. He said cooperation between the two countries in the area of security was critical at a time when terrorism was taking a dangerous trend affecting all continents and regions. 

  Officials of the Central Bank of The Gambia Wednesday, August 16, testified before the Commission of Inquiry on the financial activities of the former President Yahya Jammeh...

The dozens of examiners contracted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to mark the 2017 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) are crying loud, calling...

The Government of Adama Barrow has announced it will reduce public transport fares across the country effective 21st August 2017. This was confirmed on Monday by Bai Lamin...

  The Managing Director of Trust Bank, Mr. Ebrima Sallah has revealed names of Momodou Sabally, Nuha Touray, Lamin Nyabally and Sulayman Samba as part of the signatories...

The countrywide consultation on the proposed Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission began on Monday with first meeting in North Bank region's capital, Kerewan. The purpose of the consultation...

  Gambia's Accountant General, Mr. Momodou Lamin Bah has Monday, August 14, appeared before the Commission of Inquiry on the financial activities of the former President Yahya and...

  The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) has been denied a police permit to hold a political rally in Brikama on Saturday, the campaign manager said. Adama Manjang, national campaign...

President Adama Barrow has announced on his twitter feed that tomorrow, 15th August 2017 will be a public holiday throughout the Gambia in observance of Sang Marie. He...

Gambia's President Adama Barrow and his coalition government promised during the presidential campaign that they will build a transparent government that would be held accountable to the...

PRESS RELEASE The general public could recall that the MGI contract for the exclusive management of the International Gateway was terminated on 7th July 2017 after a decision...

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Gambia's Ministry of Information and Communication Infrastructures in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNDOC and Article 19 with stakeholders on Thursday, began...

The Commission of Inquiry set up to investigation the financial dealings and assets of exiled former President Yahya Jammeh today, Thursday, August 10th, starting sittings to hear...

Passengers ferrying from Barra to Banjul terminal were yesterday stricken with fear and panic after the 'Kanilai' ferry failed to anchor at Banjul terminal, spending several hours...

  Italy today donated 40 pickup trucks to The Gambia – as the two nations ponder fresh endeavors to stem the problem of irregular migration. The Italian government is...

  Fajara, 8 August 2017   The new Gambian government continues to build its diplomatic relations globally. President Adama Barrow today received letters of credence from the new ambassadors of Turkey, the...