Buba Badjie, communications officer at the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), the public utility provider, has been struggling with the vandalisation of their boreholes for the past ten years. Badjie revealed this challenge during a recent press conference at the Solar Plant in Jamburr, where serious vandalisation took place on the infrastructure by unknown…
Gambia’s Chief of Defence Staff Mamat O. A. Cham has issued a stark order, in a direct and uncompromising address to frontline soldiers, saying: “Shoot to kill any armed criminal posing an immediate, visible threat to life during security operations.” Speaking to troops stationed in Kanilai, near the volatile Senegalese border, the CDS emphasised that…
The National Water and Electricity Company, the country’s utility provider, has raised alarm over the serious vandalism meted out on its Solar Plant in Jamburr on June 3rd, lamenting theft and deliberate vandalism of its assets are becoming serious trends. Thirty-six cable sets, each consisting of 28 panels, were damaged by the perpetrators, affecting a…
In a significant escalation of its fight against illicit drugs, the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) announced the arrest of 26 individuals, including a Senegalese national caught with 72 large bundles of suspected cannabis, in nationwide operations over the past week. The crackdown, spearheaded under the Director of Operations, targeted drug trafficking…
In a major boost to grassroots climate action, Beakanyang on May 29, 2025, launched a renewable energy and energy-efficient cooking stoves project in Nyakoi Taibatou, Wuli West District, Upper River Region. The initiative, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), also marked the laying of a foundation stone for the construction of a modern,…
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy K.M Keita has signed two financing agreements with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) during the 2025 IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Algiers, Algeria. The agreements are Loan financing of US$3 million and Grant financing of US$150,000.00 for the Supplementary Financing for Enhancing Value Addition in the…
As the Eid Al-Adha, locally known as Tobaski, is setting in, with Muslims and even non-Muslim neighbours storming markets across the country to grasp goodies for the forthcoming festivity, the skyrocketing nature of prices of goods tend to worsen. This has been the subject of earnest cries recently as ordinary Gambians continue to face unbearable…
In a key diplomatic move to strengthen bilateral relations, Gambia’s Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow met with Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon on Wednesday, 28 May in Dushanbe. The high-level talks, held at the State House, focused on expanding cooperation in trade, capacity building, and multilateral diplomacy. VP Jallow delivered greetings from President Adama Barrow and…
Presidential term limit has taken centre stage at the ongoing constituency consultative dialogue on the 2024 draft Constitution. The interface involves local communities, National Assembly members, district chiefs, village heads and other sets of people, who delve into the Theme: “A New Constitution for a New Republic: Get Informed, Get Involved.” The initiative, which commenced…
The Jah Oil Company, a key supplier of fuel products and cement, has responded to allegations of cement scarcity in The Gambia, offering a detailed explanation of the factors contributing to the situation. Momodou Hydara, the company’s General Manager, clarified that the recent price hike and supply shortage stem from multiple economic pressures, including ongoing…
