Members of the National Assembly on today Thursday debated a motion calling for the restitution of Gambian cultural artefacts and sacred heritage removed during British colonial rule, with particular attention to items linked to Salikenni Village in the North Bank Region. The motion, moved by Hon. Sulayman Saho, Member for Central Baddibu and Minority Chief…
At a mega event held recently at the Motherland Events Centre in Senegambia, the prodigious award-winning Gambian author and youth activist launches his second work. Babucarr’s second book is a critical message about the state of Gambian affairs, presented to the nation as a message. This inspired its title, which is ‘The Envelope’. As an…
Construction works under Phase 3 of the Bertil Harding Highway are progressing steadily, with the contractor undertaking several key activities across different sections of the project. The works are being executed by Arezki S.A., which continues to advance construction on multiple components of the highway upgrade. Following the successful completion of the double surface dressing…
Binta Bah, a Gambian based in Germany, has been honoured as Bremen Woman of the year 2026 due to her dedication in empowering women, integration, inclusion and intercultural dialogue. Binta, founder of Lundu e.V. a civil society organisation in Bremen supporting public health, integrations of migrants and intercultural connections was awarded by The Bremen State…
Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has inaugurated The Gambia’s first-ever tyre recycling plant, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s fight against waste and environmental pollution. The groundbreaking facility, financed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is designed to convert discarded tyres into reusable materials, tackling one of the country’s most persistent waste management challenges….
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad informs the public that His Excellency President Adama Barrow held telephone conversations on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, with the leaders of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East, particularly the recent attacks by Iran targeting several…
Construction works are currently underway on the new BB Hotel Bridge, also known as the Kotu Bridge, a project expected to significantly improve access to nearby hotels, markets and surrounding communities. The project is being executed by Longjian Road & Bridge Company, with supervision provided by the National Roads Authority (NRA). Engineers at the site…
The Nyang-Sanneh Institute for Social Research and Justice has called for the enhancement of the security of forex bureaus, safety of employees, maintenance of internal accountability and justice for violent crimes. The body made these and other demands in an open letter addressed to stakeholders such as the Association of Licensed Foreign Exchange Bureau (ALFOB),…
Hon. Bakary Kora, the National Assembly Member for Upper Fulladu West, has criticised the Ministries of Finance, Justice, and Agriculture for their handling of assets linked to former President Yahya Jammeh. He described the situation as having administrative lapses, sparking concerns over transparency and accountability. Kora made the remarks during the ongoing parliamentary proceedings on…
The National Assembly Committee investigating the sale and disposal of assets linked to former President Yahya Jammeh has recommended an investigation into the role played in the sales by former Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou. Lawmakers are scrutinizing Tambadou’s role in the handling of Jammeh’s assets, including discrepancies in property sales reports and potential conflicts of…
