The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday heard testimony from Peter Vanslanbrouch, a Belgian national and former project coordinator for the CityLink Ostend-Banjul partnership, as part of its ongoing investigation into the financial and administrative conduct of local government councils across The Gambia from 2018 to 2023. Led through his testimony by Lead Counsel…
In a vibrant ceremony symbolizing unity and shared purpose, the Ghanaian ECOMIG contingent and the Gambian authorities inaugurated the newly expanded Banjul-Barra Ferry Terminal Mosque on Saturday, March 30, 2025. The project marks a significant milestone in cross-border cooperation and interfaith harmony. The initiative was spearheaded by Ghana’s Lt. Col. Abraham Pourigelle Dery, who transformed…
Hon Modou Lamin Bah, Member of Banjul North, has criticised the Office of the President for its decision to assume control of McCarthy Square, a key public space in the capital. The move, outlined in a letter dated March 11, 2025, has sparked a legal and political dispute over local governance and adherence to national…
Jigeeni Half-Die United has held its second edition of Quranic Competition and Awards ceremony of Imams and Oustasses at Hagan and William Streets in Banjul. The event, held at the weekend, brought together community members to honour local religious leaders and showcase the talents of young Quran scholars, reinforcing the values of faith, tolerance, and togetherness….
The Gambia Police Force, on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, held a press conference at the Anti-Crime Unit Headquarters in Banjulunding to update the public on the recent arrests of key suspects linked to a spree of violent armed robberies and break-ins across the Greater Banjul Area. During the briefing, Inspector General of Police Seedy Mukhtar…
The Gambia Police Force has made significant progress in its investigation into a recent armed robbery in Banjul, leading to the arrest of the suspects. They have also maintained efforts to bring all perpetrators to justice. The armed robbery case was reported at the Banjul Police Station following an attack on El Hella Shop, located…
Gambia police officers responded to a violent confrontation at Jah Oil on Bond Road in Banjul on the night of Tuesday, 28 January 2025, following a dispute between staff at the fueling station and a group of individuals. According to a statement from the police, upon arrival at the scene of the altercation, police officers…
The INTERPOL Trafficking in Human Beings (THB) West Africa National Training is underway at the Police Headquarters conference hall in Banjul. The session began with opening remarks from Chief Superintendent Sulayman Jawara, Security Officer (SO) for Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) in Banjul, who represented both the Head of NCB Banjul and the Inspector General…
