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…
Due to the recent suspension of USAID donor funds, Gambia urgently needs to reconsider how much it depends on funding government projects and civil society organizations. At this crucial time, the Government of Gambia (GoTG) should push for a more independent development strategy and is actively financing local projects. The abrupt halt of USAID funds…
The Chief Justice of The Gambia, Hassan B. Jallow, has reaffirmed that constitution is the most important legal instrument for any nation. “When properly crafted it can provide an enduring framework for effective government, for good governance, for peace and for socio-economic progress,” the Chief Justice said yesterday at the opening of the legal year…
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…
The chief of defence staff Mamat O. Cham has earnestly commended the University of The Gambia Debate Association recognising that engagements which foster dialogue and healthy discussions strengthen civil-military relations. CDS Cham made this statement at the weekend at receiving in audience a delegation from the UTGDA. Civil-military relations refers to the relations between members…
The Presidential Adviser under the Barrow-led administration, Momodou Sabally, has pledged his support to the University of The Gambia Debate Association during a courtesy visit to his office. The visit by the UTGDA delegation is part of campaigns and support-seeking initiatives to hold a fruitful Vice Chancellor’s Debate Championship for 2025. Mr Sabally, a former…
The Gambia Immigration Department has set its revenue target for 2025 at two hundred million dalasis or more, according to the commissioner of finance Karalang Jarju. The GID finance commissioner disclosed that the GID is aiming to come up with a number of strategic initiatives to that effect. Commissioner Jarju was speaking at a press…
In a bid to enhance access to religious texts in sign language, the Oasis Network, a Christian not-for-profit organisation serving communities, recently convened a two-week intensive Bible translation forum tailored for the deaf community in The Gambia. The initiative, aimed at enhancing access to religious texts in sign language, brought together linguists, Christian leaders, and…
The Gambia Immigration Department’s commissioner of finance Karalang Jarju has stated that the Department achieved a record-breaking revenue milestone in 2024 as it collected over D420 million, a significant increase from D317 million in 2023. “This exceptional performance highlights the department’s vital role as a government security agency and a key contributor to national revenue,”…
President Adama Barrow has re-echoed that his government has enormously enhanced the independence of the Gambia’s Judiciary in line with the rule of law and good governance. The Gambian leader made the statement at the Law Court Complex in Banjul along the Independence Drive during the opening of the Legal Year 2025, which he presided…
