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…
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…
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…
Momodou Bah, leader of the African Federalism and Republican Orientation Movement (AFRO Movement) and presidential aspirant for 2026 elections, has said that under the leadership of President Adama Barrow, The Gambia has seen a troubling increase in violent crimes, putting the safety of its citizens at risk. Mr Bah was speaking during an interview with SeniGambia newspaper…
President Adama Barrow has come clean to say he would contest the next presidential elections in 2026. In a recent interview granted QTV, the president, who has been beating around the bush all this while about his intention to run for a third term in office, has come out loud and clear when such a…
The Public Relations and Press Officer of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) has received a donation of studio equipment valued at over 1.6 million dalasis from the GIZ Police Programme. The programme is financed by the German Federal Office and co-financed by the EU. The donation, presented on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, is expected to…
A suspected murder incident has been unearthed in Bansang which the police are presently probing into to ascertain the cause of the incident. The police are therefore busy conducting an investigation into the murder, which occurred on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Bansang Sukuru Kunda Allatentu. According to a statement from the Gambia Police Force,…
The Electoral Commission of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has disqualified several candidates for violating Article 14.3(E) of the party’s constitution. The candidates include Ousman Madikay Faal, Alpha Ousman Jallow, Sohna Amie Badjan Mboob, Mbemba Nanko, Amadou Bah, Dawda K Jarju, and Karafa Sambou. The disqualifications are in connection with the PPP electoral commission’s verdict…
Abdoulie Jallow, the board chairperson of the Financial Reporting Oversight Board (FROB) of The Gambia, has said inadequate governance and low accountability cause poor delivery of essential services, stifle competitiveness, and restrict economic growth. Mr Jallow made this statement today (Wednesday 29 Jan 2025) while speaking during the Gambia Financial Reporting Oversight Board inauguration of…
Gambia police officers responded to a violent confrontation at Jah Oil on Bond Road in Banjul on the night of Tuesday, 28 January 2025, following a dispute between staff at the fueling station and a group of individuals. According to a statement from the police, upon arrival at the scene of the altercation, police officers…
