The Local Government Commission of Inquiry, which is probing the administrative and financial operations of local government authorities across The Gambia, has unmasked a scheme involving fraudulent contracts, manipulated documents, and misappropriated funds in a borehole drilling project in the North Bank Region. At the centre of the scandal is Nyakasi Kassama, the regional officer…
The Arab Gambia Islamic Bank’s managing director Isatou Jawara and operations manager Ousainou Jallow earlier today faced the panel at the Local Government Commission of Inquiry to give evidence over the ‘Mballit’ Project trucks financing deal with the Kanifing Municipal Council. The duo proffered evidence connected to the bank’s role in financing a controversial trucks…
The Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (GCCPC) on Friday rallied journalists from major media outlets to expose them to its roles and functions, and to the necessary legal frameworks regulating competition in the business sector and protecting consumer rights. Over fifteen journalists from broadcast, electronic and print media participate in the training, held at…
The ECOWAS Commission has released the first edition of its Regional Economic Outlook Report, addressing economic dynamics amid political instability and security threats. The report, received by ECOWAS Commission President Dr Omar Alieu Touray in February 2025, underscores the link between stability and development, aligning with ECOWAS Vision 2050. The report highlights economic resilience despite…
The Electoral Commission of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has disqualified several candidates for violating Article 14.3(E) of the party’s constitution. The candidates include Ousman Madikay Faal, Alpha Ousman Jallow, Sohna Amie Badjan Mboob, Mbemba Nanko, Amadou Bah, Dawda K Jarju, and Karafa Sambou. The disqualifications are in connection with the PPP electoral commission’s verdict…
Market collector of the Kuntaur Area Council has disclosed to the Local Government Commission of Inquiry that he used to give monies to the finance manager of the Council. Sorri S. Manneh is a resident of Kuntaur and began working at the Kuntaur Area Council as a market collector in November 2019. He told the…
