Lamin Jabbi, the Minister for Communications and Digital Economy (MOCDE), on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, provided detailed updates to the National Assembly Members on the ongoing restructuring of state-owned enterprises Gamtel and Gamcel, revealing that the government is negotiating an investment of D6.7 billion for the modernization and commercialization of the telecom giant. Addressing questions…
The Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, Hon. Lamin Jabbi, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, addressed concerns in the National Assembly over high mobile data prices, confirming that the revival of Comium under Monty Mobile has increased competition and significantly reduced tariffs for Gambians. Responding to a question from the Member for Banjul Central, the…
The Minister of Interior, Abdoulie Sanyang, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, has informed the Gambian lawmakers that the government receives only 25 percent of revenues generated under the Airport Security Port agreement while the operating company takes 75 percent. The disclosure came as the Member for Janjanbureh pressed the Minister for detailed figures covering April…
The National Assembly on Tuesday took a significant step forward in strengthening the country’s preparedness against threats to human security by considering the National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Bill 2025. During the Committee of the Whole Assembly session, chaired in line with Order 72 of the Standing Orders, legislators examined the bill clause by…
Former Vice President Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang has alleged that the failure of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) process was driven by President Adama Barrow’s desire to seek a third term in office. She made the remarks during a youth engagement forum at a local hotel in Kololi titled “A Chat with Youth Influencers”, where she…
Dewi Justicia Meidiwaty, Indonesia’s Director of African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has highlighted the importance of having a visa-free agreement with The Gambia, a longstanding international partner and a strategic hub for trade with West Africa. The Indonesian Director of African Affairs was speaking to the media on the sidelines of an…
The leader of Alliance for Progressive Citizens (APC), Modou Lamin Sima, has pledged to revitalize The Gambia’s economy if elected, focusing on job creation, local business promotion, and agricultural development. Modou Lamin Sima has formally accepted the APC flag-bearer mantle, pledging to lead with inclusivity, accountability, and a focus on progress. “Today marks the beginning…
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Honourable Seedy K.M. Keita, said the government of The Gambia has vowed to complete 355 kilometers of priority roads nationwide and modernize key transport infrastructure, including seaports and the airport, under the D55.29 billion 2026 budget unveiled on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the National Assembly. The 2026…
Honourable Seedy K.M. Keita, the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, said The Gambia has unveiled a D55.3 billion national budget for 2026, aimed at improving the well-being and quality of life of Gambians. The Finance Minister made these remarks during the budget presentation before the National Assembly on Friday, December 5, 2025. He said…
Ambassador Lang Yabou, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has underscored The Gambia’s readiness in working closely with the Republic of Indonesia. Amb. Yabou re-emphasised this readiness at a recent Foreign Office Consultation between Indonesia and The Gambia in Bali. Senior officials of both countries met on 4 December this year at the…
