The Banjul Magistrates’ Court has heard dramatic testimony from two Gambians who claimed they each paid D600,000 to Ejabah Travel and Tours for Hajj packages but never made the pilgrimage. The case involves Kanimang Bajo, proprietor of Ejabah Travel and Tours, who is facing charges of alleged Hajj fraud. Testimony of Rabiatou Sanneh: Rabiatou Sanneh,…
His Excellency President Adama Barrow has approved the construction of a new road network linking Faraba and neighbouring communities within the Kombo East district, West Coast Region. The President made this announcement today (Wednesday) while receiving a delegation from Faraba who came to show appreciation for the unprecedented developments his government has delivered in their…
The leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), Mama Kandeh, has described the electricity protest in the Greater Banjul Area on Monday, September 7, 2026, as a deliberate act of sabotage, claiming it was planned days in advance. Speaking during a gathering in Sare Fodikeh, Kandeh urged President Adama Barrow to take decisive action, insisting…
Nominated Member of the National Assembly, Fatoumatta K. Jawara, has called on Gambians to remain calm and patient as the country grapples with widespread electricity outages, describing the current power crisis as a “minor issue” compared to the peace and democratic stability the nation has achieved. Speaking during the third and fourth ordinary sessions of…
The Gambian government has announced the signing of a $100 million trade finance facility with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), aimed at boosting businesses’ ability to import essential goods and commodities. The agreement was finalized in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by Finance Minister Seedy Keita and BADEA President Abdullah Al-Musabbeh, according to…
President Adama Barrow has publicly acknowledged the country’s worsening electricity crisis, pledging urgent action to restore reliable power supply and ease the suffering of Gambians. In a televised address from State House on Tuesday evening, Barrow admitted that prolonged outages have brought immense hardship to households and businesses. “Fans have stopped turning, children are studying…
Binta Nyagado is a young teacher at St. John’s School of the Deaf, but a resolve to contribute in changing the mental health situation many young people in her country face has turned her from a mere classroom teacher to a someone who teaches healing from within. She campaigns against depression and anxiety. However, she…
Students at the University of The Gambia, who are being sponsored by the government through the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), have bitterly lamented what they term as neglect and total lack of concern by the authorities for their studies, as they once again helplessly wait as courses get filled while…
His Excellency President Adama Barrow emphasised that access to electricity is a right and not a privilege. He made the remark during a tour of NAWEC facilities at Brikama and Kori power stations earlier today. The President stressed that government has a duty to ensure reliable and affordable power supply for all Gambians. In response…
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has commenced a two-day engagement with media managers and editors to strengthen their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of key governance institutions in the country. The event, held at Seaview Hotel in Kotu, brings together practitioners from radio, television, print, and online platforms. Discussions are centered on three institutions:…
