In a significant political shift, Hon. Omar Ceesay, former National Assembly Member for Niamina East, has immediately resigned from the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), accusing the party of betrayal for aligning with President Adama Barrow and the National People’s Party (NPP). Ceesay, who served in the Assembly until now, announced his decision in a pointed…
The Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, has called for urgent reforms to strengthen the country’s administrative capacity in tax management, warning that weaknesses in this area could result in significant revenue losses. Speaking at the launch of a technical assistance programme at the GRA headquarters in Banjul, Mr. Darboe noted…
Hon. Suwaibou Touray, National Assembly Member for Wuli East and Secretary General of the People’s Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), has delivered a scathing critique of the ruling National People’s Party’s (NPP) economic management, warning that the country faces worsening hardship if current policies remain unchanged. Speaking in an interview with QTV, Hon….
When President Adama Barrow inaugurated the Banni–Salikene–Njaba Kunda Road and launched the Lot 6 Roads Project in the North Bank Region, the applause wasn’t just for the asphalt—it was for the transformation it promises in everyday life. Farmers See New Horizons: For decades, farmers in Njaba Kunda struggled to transport groundnuts and vegetables to markets….
President Adama Barrow on Sunday inaugurated the newly completed Banni–Salikene–Njaba Kunda Road and laid the foundation stone for the Lot 6 Roads Project, marking a major milestone in The Gambia’s ongoing infrastructure drive. The 17-kilometre Banni–Salikene–Njaba Kunda Road, fully funded by the Government of The Gambia, was constructed by Bajam Construction Limited under the supervision…
The Inspector General of Police Wednesday hosted the executive members of the University of The Gambia Students’ Union for crucial discussions on partnership and collaboration on areas of mutual interest. IGP Seedy Muctarr Touray was flanked by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) for Administration, Ebrima Bah, and other members of the High Command at…
The Gambia experiences a difficult period as the country continues to be gripped by heightened fear and stiff paranoia among citizens due to the upsurge in violent crime, prominent among them being fatal stabbings, rape and armed robbery. This period is not only difficult for the average Gambian, but it is equally risky and sensitive…
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda recently stressed the importance and urgency of strengthening decentralisation by further empowering local government administrations in The Gambia, maintaining that empowering local governance ultimately empowers the masses. Bensouda made the statement while facing journalists on the sidelines of a recent high level inspection exercise for projects. The projects included a mega…
Mr. Bakary B. Darboe, manager of the Mballit (Waste) Project, has hailed Mayor Bensouda in colourful words, describing his leadership at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) not only as good but “visionary”. Mr. Bakary B. Darboe spoke about the compost plant project at the Bakau Women’s Garden, expressing how it will be a game-changer for…
Businessman Modou Lamin Baldeh has been convicted at the Banjul magistrate court for stealing five containers of ceramic wall tiles worth US$175,000 (D12,075,000), ending a nearly two-year trial. Principal Magistrate M Krubally delivered the judgment yesterday, 6th August 2026, finding Baldeh guilty of exceeding his limited authority to sell the goods and dishonestly converting them…
