Alhagie Yahya Jarjursey, Chief of Jarra West, has officially been sworn in as the Paramount Chief of The Gambia, in a ceremony marked by unity and celebration. The ceremony, conducted on Sunday, drew ministers, senior government officials, permanent secretaries, heads of agencies, artistes, musicians, religious leaders, and guests from Senegal. Minister Bah expressed gratitude for…
Relations between The Gambia and Indonesia continue to deepen following a recent two-day working visit to The Gambia by H.E. Ardian Wicaksono, Indonesia’s Ambassador to Senegal, who is also accredited to The Gambia, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and Sierra Leone. Ambassador Wicaksono and his delegation held fruitful discussions with officials from The…
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has broadened its training initiatives on the new Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) to key financial institutions to strengthen compliance and efficiency across the financial sector. The training held on Tuesday at a local hotel in Kololi. The Authority now provides specialised training programs for financial service companies, insurance firms,…
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, has informed the National Assembly that the government had settled D80 million in arrears owed to the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), alongside the disbursement of a D1 billion subsidy during the 2026 budget implementation period. Presenting an update on budget execution, Minister Keita explained…
Veteran politician Hon. Halifa Sallah delivered a stirring address on Sunday at the official opening of the ABRAXAS Job Placement Centre, urging Gambians to embrace cooperation and shared responsibility in building a dignified society. “Knowledge is the eyesight of the mind. Today, our eyes are being opened,” Sallah declared, emphasizing the role of education and…
US-Gambian Imam Momodou Ceesay has delivered a stirring message on the importance of building strong institutions as foundation for national well-being. Speaking at a gathering of the Manding Bulunda Association on Saturday at the Friendship Hostel in Bakau, Imam Ceesay urged Gambians abroad to channel their resources, expertise, and networks back home, stressing that diaspora…
The Deputy Director of NAWEC, Sampo Ceesay, has assured Gambians that the ongoing electricity crisis is not a system failure but rather a situational challenge linked to maintenance and external factors. Ceesay explained that NAWEC is currently undergoing massive maintenance on its thermal plants, which has temporarily reduced generation capacity. He noted that the ability…
President Adama Barrow has called on Gambians to uphold peace, stability, and national unity as the country enters a crucial election year. Speaking after Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the King Fahad Mosque, the president described Tobaski as a time of reconciliation, prayers, and togetherness. He encouraged citizens to embrace the spirit of the festival by visiting…
ANM Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has called on Gambians to embrace unity, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence. In his annual Eid message, Darboe reminded citizens that the festival is not only a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and sacrifice but also a moment for reconciliation and compassion. He urged Gambians to…
Political commentator and National People’s Party member Dodou Jah has warned that the newly formed UNITE movement could pose a significant challenge to both the ruling party and opposition groups as The Gambia heads towards the 2026 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with Kerr Fatou, Jah cautioned against dismissing the movement’s influence, despite its…
