The Government of The Gambia has refuted claims of a Memorandum of Understanding or promises for immunity for former president Yaya Jammeh, emphasising that Jammeh would be arrested and indicted in line with law any time he returns to The Gambia from exile. The disclosure by Government came on the sidelines of public state statements…
In a major boost for Gambian sports, the Cabinet has approved the National Sports Bill 2024, paving the way for its presentation at the National Assembly. The Bill, presented by Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, introduces sweeping reforms to strengthen sports governance and development. Key provisions include transforming the National Sports…
The Government of Senegal has announced that it will reduce price of fuel and electricity tariffs in a few days. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko yesterday made the announcement, saying that the Senegalese government “will reduce electricity, fuel and gas prices in a few days’ time. According to media reports, the Prime Minister also stated that…
The message of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh’s planned return to The Gambia has sparked reactions and nationwide debate, with mixed emotions among the populace. Honourable Kebba Lang Fofana, the nominated member at the National Assembly called for caution, suggesting that ignoring Jammeh’s announcement might be worse than acknowledging him. This sentiment is echoed by…
The Minister of Information, Media & Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has said that government communication must now serve as a tool for building trust, fostering transparency, and encouraging citizen participation. He added that government communication must evolve beyond the traditional model of announcements and press releases in an age marked by rapid digital transformation,…
The public statement issued by the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) alleging that ministers reaction to commentaries and posting by the centre and anti-government propaganda proxies and opposition parties are attempts to discredit the auditor and the audit reports are completely false and lacks merit. The government sought and obtained authorisation…
The permanent secretary at the Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matter, Buba Sanyang, has reminded leaders that water security in Africa depends not only on infrastructure, but also on the health of the ecosystems. Sanyang made this remark recently in Cairo, Egypt, where leaders converged for the 8th Cairo Water Week. PS…
The Government of The Gambia, in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS), has signed a landmark Project Cooperation Agreement to launch a $699,425 humanitarian initiative. The initiative is aimed at supporting refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, asylum seekers, stateless persons, and host communities…
The Government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has appointed Dr Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou as the inaugural Executive Director of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund. The appointment, which has been approved by the Office of the President, is a strategic move to leverage Dr Ndure-Tambedou’s…
Forty-eight years on, Caritas Gambia has continued to work together with the Gambia government to complement efforts in the implementation of various development projects that have hugely impacted the lives of many Gambians, particularly women and children. Established since 1977, Caritas Gambia is the Charity of the Catholic Church, a faith-based organisation that provides open…
