A government press conference meant to foster dialogue and optimism turned contentious on Tuesday, April 8. Victims of the recent Salagi demolition exercise walked out in frustration, decrying the lack of clear answers about their demolished homes. The press conference at Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Centre in Bijilo exposed deep-seated anger among affected residents…
The Office of the Vice President of The Gambia Tuesday hosted a delegation made up of the executive members of the Law Students Association at the University of The Gambia. The student leaders from the law faculty paid the courtesy visit in an endeavour to discuss pertinent issues strategically relevant to national development. They were…
The Fulbe Africa Organization has issued a strongly worded statement condemning comments made by the Minister for Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, Hon. Hamat NK Bah, during a recent meeting with Banjul Muslim Elders at the State House in Banjul. During the March 30th gathering, Hon. Bah reportedly attributed regional violence and jihadist activities…
Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez, Friday presided over the validation of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Graduates Tracer Study Report for 2024. The validation programme was held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo. The project, funded by the World Bank through…
His Excellency Mohammed BS Jallow, Vice President of The Gambia, accompanied by a team of officials, has embarked on a comprehensive site visit to key institutions under his purview. The sectors included the National Population Commission Secretariat (NPCS), National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), National Social Protection Agency (NSPA), National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Food Safety and…
Deputies have made history by passing two significant pieces of legislation: the Criminal Procedure Bill and the Criminal Offence Bill. These reforms, passed on Friday 28 March 2025, represent the country’s most ambitious effort to modernize its justice system by replacing outdated colonial laws. The new laws aim to create a fairer, faster, and more…
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…
Yusef Taylor, a journalist and human rights advocates, has said the Gambia’s parliament has failed to fulfill one of its most critical responsibilities of checking or overseeing how government is spending tax-payers money. “For over a year, The Gambia’s Parliament has failed to fulfill one of its most critical responsibilities: overseeing government spending of taxpayer…
The National Assembly of The Gambia successfully has hosted the 4th edition of its annual Open Day under the theme: “Bringing Parliament Closer to the People”. The event took place at Assembly grounds in Banjul and was attended by Members of the National Assembly (NAMs), government officials, civil society organisations (CSOs), students, development partners, the…
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…
