The United Democratic Party (UDP) strongly condemns the arrest of Mr Luis Boutanos, a Gambian citizen, on 17th February 2025, for expressing his frustration with the Barrow Government’s governance of The Gambia. Mr Boutanos’ arrest, reportedly stemming from a social media video in which he criticised the government, is a blatant violation of his constitutional…
President Adama Barrow has set the pace to light The Gambia following the country’s 60th Independence Anniversary. On Thursday 20 February 2025 the President presided over the inauguration of a high voltage energy infrastructure project at a high-profile inauguration function in Salaji, which was part of the Independence anniversary breakthroughs. Undertaken by the National Water…
Gambia and Guinea Bissau information ministers have discussed plans to ensure effective communication between the two sister countries for national and regional development. Dr Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, has expressed determination to strengthen cross-border communication between both countries as he welcomed Guinea Bissau Communications Minister Florentino Fernando Dia to…
Head of International IDEA Gambia Office, Jainaba Faye, has underscored the significance of the legislature to effective governance. At the opening ceremony of a two-day capacity building training for staff of the National Assembly communication unit, Madam Faye stated that the National Assembly serves as central pillar to effective governance by ensuring sound policies, decisions…
Statement from the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services on the Commemoration of World Radio Day under the theme “Radio and Climate Change” Fellow Gambians, The Government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services joins the international community in commemorating World Radio Day which is celebrated on February 13th…
The Government of The Gambia, in collaboration with its development partners such as the World Bank, European Union and European Investment Bank, is set to inaugurate a mega infrastructure project aimed at modernizing the country’s energy sector. The inauguration of the high voltage infrastructure flagship project of the National Water and Electricity Company, under the…
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 Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology Monday began a five-day retreat with higher education stakeholders to discuss pertinent issues centred around higher education in The Gambia. The tertiary and higher education sector retreat at Sindola Hotel in Kanilai brought together higher education institutions heads, university governing council members and government education officials,…
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has expressed firm belief that The Gambia’s hope for enduring peace, prosperity and progress depends on empowering the youth. When the energy, talent and resilience of the youth are strengthened, prosperity and progress for the nation is assured, Mr Badjie said while speaking at the launching…
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…
