National Assembly member for Serekunda West, Madi M. K. Ceesay, has effectively entered the literary world by launching three new books to inspire the future generation through shared experiences. Hon. Ceesay, also a veteran journalist, launched the books at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre on 15 February 2025. The event attracted a…
The Inspector General of Police Mukhtar Touray has given directive to members of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) to crack down on vehicles plying the roads without license plates attached to it. This directive was prompted by the failure to adhere to traffic rules by some drivers across the country. During his recent deliberation on…
Head of International IDEA Gambia Office, Jainaba Faye, has underscored the significance of the legislature to effective governance. At the opening ceremony of a two-day capacity building training for staff of the National Assembly communication unit, Madam Faye stated that the National Assembly serves as central pillar to effective governance by ensuring sound policies, decisions…
The country is currently facing a scarcity of bread, as bakers failed to produce bread on Monday. The National Bakers Union has however denied issuing such a directive to bakery owners, who decided to strangle production methods. While discussions between the Union and the central government aim at addressing the rising price of bread and…
The United Nations in The Gambia has launched the Adolescent and Youth Advisory Group (AYAG), a platform aimed at amplifying the voices of young people in policy and program development. The official launch took place on Saturday at the UN House in Bakau. The AYAG will serve as an advisory body to the UN Country…
The National Bakers Union has announced an increase in the price of bread, citing rising production costs, with Ramadan just around the corner. Effective Monday, February 17, 2025, the price of a loaf of bread will increase from 10 to 13 dalasis. The decision was disclosed during a press briefing held at the Union’s headquarters…
The University of The Gambia Science Students Association on Saturday, 15 February 2025, held an insightful event in observance of Alumni and Career Day for its members. The event was held at the Law Faculty Auditorium in Kanifing and brought together students and international Gambian experts who served as executive members of the Association, which…
The Gambia Police Force has joined sister security agencies together with students and individuals to participate in the First Edition of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), organised by Special Olympics Gambia on February 14, 2025. The event began with the symbolic lighting of the torch by Her Excellency the First Lady, Madam Fatoumata Bah…
The Gambia Police Force has received reports of unauthorized fare hikes by some drivers operating on the Serekunda-Brikama route, with fares reportedly ranging from D50 to D100 – well above the approved rates. Police Public Relations Officer Momodou Musa Sisawo said the Gambia Police Force (GPF) “strongly condemns this unlawful practice”, which unfairly burdens commuters….
Yadicon Njie Eribo, chairperson of The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Gambia (TANGO), has re-echoed that while Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is hailed as a religious or cultural practice, it is a human rights violation that affects the health and integrity of girls and women. Madam Njie Eribo was speaking during a ‘Walk for…
