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‘We have significantly improved the independence of the judiciary’

President Adama Barrow has re-echoed that his government has enormously enhanced the independence of the Gambia’s Judiciary in line with the rule of law and good governance. The Gambian leader made the statement at the Law Court Complex in Banjul along the Independence Drive during the opening of the Legal Year 2025, which he presided…

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Ex-disaster coordinator testifies over expenditure of Covid-19 funds

Babucarr Fofana, the former regional coordinator of National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) for the Kuntaur administrative area, appeared before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Monday to provide answers over the expenditure of D100,000 he received from the Kuntaur Area Council. The money, designated as part of a Covid-19 relief fund, was instead classified…

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Gambia Police Force uplifts officers with DCAF gender promotion initiative training

The Gambia Police Force, in partnership with DCAF, has successfully concluded a year-long Gender Promotion Initiative, marking a significant step in advancing gender inclusivity within the force. The event marking the conclusion of the training was today held at the Sir DKJ Conference Centre, where the Inspector General of Police, Seedy M. Touray, expressed appreciation…

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German Police Support project phases out in Gambia

The German Police Support Team (GPST) project in The Gambia officially came to a successful conclusion today February 5, 2025, with a handing over and closing ceremony held at the Police Intervention Unit Headquarters in Kanifing. The event, attended by high-ranking officials, diplomats, and security stakeholders, marked the end of a transformative partnership that has…

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Vendors lament high prices of basic commodities ahead of Ramadan

The issue of price hikes has been a major challenge and the government is still unable to put up regulations to mitigate the challenge in the market, prompting vendors in Serrekunda to continue venting their frustrations as this year’s Ramadan approaches. Speaking to Senigambia newspaper, Jainaba Sowe, a vendor at Serrekunda market, expressed her disappointment…

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Edu Minister defends Bill to Support Differently-Abled and Underprivileged Students

Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology has defended the newly introduced Student Revolving Loan Scheme Bill at parliament, emphasizing the urgent need to prioritize support for marginalized groups, particularly women, girls, and individuals with disabilities. During consultations on Monday 27 January 2025 with the Joint Committee of Finance, the Public Accounts Committee, and…

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All-Inclusive package ‘diminishes tourism opportunities’ for local businesses in Senegambia 

Business owners in the Senegambia area have expressed concerns over the current tourism season, which they say has been adversely affected by the introduction of the ‘all-inclusive’ package for tourists. While the current tourism season appears to be flourishing according to many it has been soiled due to the rise of the ‘all-inclusive’ package for…

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