In a key diplomatic move to strengthen bilateral relations, Gambia’s Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow met with Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon on Wednesday, 28 May in Dushanbe. The high-level talks, held at the State House, focused on expanding cooperation in trade, capacity building, and multilateral diplomacy. VP Jallow delivered greetings from President Adama Barrow and…
Presidential term limit has taken centre stage at the ongoing constituency consultative dialogue on the 2024 draft Constitution. The interface involves local communities, National Assembly members, district chiefs, village heads and other sets of people, who delve into the Theme: “A New Constitution for a New Republic: Get Informed, Get Involved.” The initiative, which commenced…
The Jah Oil Company, a key supplier of fuel products and cement, has responded to allegations of cement scarcity in The Gambia, offering a detailed explanation of the factors contributing to the situation. Momodou Hydara, the company’s General Manager, clarified that the recent price hike and supply shortage stem from multiple economic pressures, including ongoing…
Findings have revealed massive downturn with regard to public trust and confidence over local government local administrations and local governance in The Gambia in general. This is triggered by very serious findings by the ongoing Local Government Commission of Inquiry. Such findings range from widespread corruption, patronage, favouritism, nepotism, embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, flouting of…
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on Friday, 23 May 2025, held a decoration ceremony for over 40 Officers at Defence Headquarters in Banjul. The event, graced by the Minister of Defence, Brigadier General (Rtd) Serign Modou Njie, celebrated Officer Cadets, Junior and Senior Officers promoted to the ranks of Second Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, and…
Gambia’s Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Ismaila Ceesay, has clarified that not all assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh had been sold off. He emphasised that some of the properties had been retained for public use, and others returned to local communities. Dr Ceesay made this disclosure during Coffee Time interview with…
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has officially awarded Scholarship Letters of Commitment to 10 outstanding graduates of the University of The Gambia (UTG), as part of a government initiative to support academic excellence and nurture future leaders. The ceremony, held in honour of the UTG Excellence Award Class of 2024,…
The National Council for Civic Education, in partnership with UNDP with funding from the European Union GREAT Project, has organised constituency consultative dialogues on 2024 draft constitution. The dialogue sessions were part of the NCCE ongoing awareness and consultations campaign, themed “A New Constitution for a New Republic: Get Informed, Get Involved.” This initiative, commencing…
Gambia’s leading telecom giant, Africell, lit up Kairaba Avenue on Sunday with a spectacular free concert headlined by Senegal’s iconic mbalax superstar, Youssou Ndour. Thousands of fans flocked to the venue, dancing into the night as chart-topping artistes like St. Jizzle, Attack, Awa Gambia, and others took the stage, delivering an unforgettable celebration of music…
The Vice President of The Gambia, Mohammed BS Jallow, on Saturday presided over the official launch of the National Assembly Strategic Plan 2025–2029 at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo. The newly unveiled plan, under the theme “Enhancing Parliamentary Performance, Strengthening Democratic Institutions, and Inclusive Citizen Engagement,” sets out a bold…
