Courtroom Assault In a tense courtroom session before Presiding Magistrate B. Sowe, the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court convicted Mam Jarra Jassey an officer of Kanifing Municipal Council of common assault under Section 227 of the Criminal Code, sentencing her to six months’ imprisonment in default of a fine and ordering compensation to the victim. Jassey was…
Alhaji Mamadi Kurang, a chartered accountant and member of the United Democratic Party, has cast doubt on the government’s portrayal of The Gambia’s reported six percent economic growth, describing it as a “growth illusion” that fails to reflect the realities faced by ordinary citizens. Speaking in an interview with QTV, Mr. Kurang argued that while…
Dr Papa Faal, the secretary general and party leader of the Gambia People’s Advancement Party (GPAP), has promised that the Gambia First Coalition under the leadership of the UDP, will bring Gambians solace amid their desperation. Dr Faal was delivering a statement to supporters on behalf of the other members of the GFC during an…
The President of Asthma and Allergy Foundation of West Africa (AAFWA), Sheku Wai, is back in The Gambia from Kenya where he attended the Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform (GAAPP) Africa & Middle East Alliance (AMEA) Regional Meeting held on August 8–9 in Nairobi, Kenya. Mr Wai told this medium that the meeting, held…
The Gambia Press Union (GPU), in partnership with TANGO, has begun a series of town hall meetings in rural communities to raise awareness about the roles and responsibilities of key governance institutions. The initiative is part of the UNDP-EU GREAT Project, which supports The Gambia’s democratic transition. The first phase of meetings is being held…
In an exclusive interview, Sheikh Tijan Gaye, a widely known youth leader, activist and public affairs commentator, has called for the enactment of the death penalty amid a worrying surge in violent crimes across The Gambia. Gaye believes this could be an effective deterrent for violent crimes. Analysing what he terms an “unprecedented rate” of…
In an exclusive interview, Mamadou Kurang, one of the country’s dynamic young politicians and a member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has opined that Mama Kandeh, the leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), is a fading force in the political arena. Mama Kandeh recently allied with the NPP, endorsing President Adama Barrow’s candidacy….
The Christian community across The Gambia came together on Saturday to mark the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, one of the most significant celebrations in the Catholic calendar. Churches throughout the country held solemn Masses, with worshippers gathering in large numbers to honor the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus,…
New Generation FA have emerged champions of the prestigious Dr Ismaila Ceesay U-15 Academy Tournament after defeating BK 31 FA 1-0 in a thrilling final at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium. The decisive moment came in the 35th minute when Peter Mendy converted a superb out swinging cross from Ismaila Sanyang, giving New Generation…
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted provisional approval for the Independence Stadium to host CAF-sanctioned football matches. This milestone marks a major achievement in the government’s ongoing efforts to rehabilitate and upgrade the country’s premier sporting facility to meet international standards. In a statement,…
