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Taxation remains legitimate reliable instrument for achieving sovereignty – CG Darboe

Ismaila SonkoMarch 31, 2026March 31, 202604 mins

Yankuba Darboe, Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), has said taxation remains the most legitimate, reliable and dignified instrument for achieving national sovereignty. “It reduces dependency, strengthens accountability between governments and citizens, and reinforces the social contract,” he stated, while speaking at the 12th Annual International Tax Conference in Mbour, Senegal, recently. This…

Gambia Embassy in Turkiye issues Travel Advice to Gambians

Press ReleaseMarch 31, 2026March 31, 202602 mins

In the past year, this mission has noticed a significant spike in the number of Gambians that get intercepted and eventually deboarded and placed under arrest at Istanbul International Airport for transporting controlled substances of various classes, even though the Gambian/carriers claim they are transporting moringa leaves/powder (locally called “never die”). The carriers also claim…

SoNA Address: President Barrow outlines gov’t strides

Ismaila SonkoMarch 31, 2026March 31, 202603 mins

The Gambia’s President Adama Barrow on Thursday delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) at the National Assembly, outlining his administration’s progress and addressing the current challenges facing the country. The annual address is a constitutional requirement under Section 77(1) of the 1997 Constitution and is supported by Order 24(1) of the Standing…

GRA hones journalists’ skills on tax reporting

Ismaila SonkoMarch 25, 2026March 25, 202604 mins

The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) today 24 March convened journalists at the Senegambia Hotel for a day-long sensitisation workshop on its new Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), a digital platform expected to transform tax administration and compliance in the country. The training, organised in collaboration with the Network of Financial and Tax Reporters (NFTR) and…

Academic warns ‘Gaza doctrine’ is being used in Iran

EditorMarch 25, 2026March 25, 202609 mins

The war on Iran has caught everyone on the back foot. Operation Epic Fury seems, for the moment, like an epic miscalculation. In response to the illegal and unprovoked attack from the US and Israel, Iran has thrown global energy markets into chaos. But while the war has been met with condemnation, it appears also…

Dr Janneh endorses NPP, acknowledges President Barrow’s achievements

Ismaila SonkoMarch 25, 2026March 25, 202603 mins

Dr Amadou Scattred Janneh, a former United Democratic Party (UDP) executive member, is throwing his weight behind the National People’s Party (NPP), praising their clear achievements and vision for The Gambia’s future. Speaking in a video on Skypower Radio & TV Services, Dr Janneh highlighted the party’s progress in areas like electrification, education, healthcare, and…

Barrow acknowledges Minister Bah’s wise counsel on ‘three-year agreement’

Ismaila SonkoMarch 25, 2026March 25, 202606 mins

President Adama Barrow has disclosed that Hamat N.K. Bah, the Lands Regional Government and Religious Affairs was the first to advise him against the “three-year agreement” with his 2016 coalition partners as per agreement narrative, urging him instead to remain focused on fulfilling his mandate as President. The Gambian leader was speaking during his annual…

ART27 founder vows to support local visual artists during ‘raining season’

Ismaila SonkoMarch 25, 202604 mins

The founder of the ART27- Artist Group, Ferenc Donderer, has vowed to support local visual artists by offering commissioned work during tough times like the rainy season when tourists are rare and sales are nearby zero. However, by doing so, ART27 is not only promoting Gambian Visual Arts & Artists, but also helping them to…

Africmed strengthens staff morale with bags of rice

EditorMarch 18, 2026March 18, 202605 mins

In a remarkable show of motivation and staff welfare, Dr Omar Jagne, Chief Executive Officer of Africmed International Hospital, on Monday donated over 150 bags of 25kg rice to staff of the institution as part of its annual Ramadan support initiative. The presentation, held at the hospital’s premises in Brusubi, brought together staff from all…

Upper Saloum NAM boosts UTGSU scholarship drive with D50K

Ali JawMarch 18, 2026March 18, 202602 mins

Alhagie Mbowe, the National Assembly member for Upper Saloum, recently donated 50,000 to the University of The Gambia Students’ Union. The donation is earmarked for the UTGSU’s scholarships initiative, which is geared towards helping deserving students who struggle to pay their fees. The UTGSU supports students by paying 40 per cent of their semester tuition,…