State-owned telecommunications companies GAMTEL and GAMCEL recorded combined losses exceeding D870 million in 2022, lawmakers deliberated today 24 February during a presentation of the firms’ annual activity report and financial statements before the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Public Enterprises. The figures presented to the committee showed that while revenue improved in some areas, mounting…
Lamin Jabbi, the Minister for Communications and Digital Economy (MOCDE), on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, provided detailed updates to the National Assembly Members on the ongoing restructuring of state-owned enterprises Gamtel and Gamcel, revealing that the government is negotiating an investment of D6.7 billion for the modernization and commercialization of the telecom giant. Addressing questions…
The Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, Hon. Lamin Jabbi, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, addressed concerns in the National Assembly over high mobile data prices, confirming that the revival of Comium under Monty Mobile has increased competition and significantly reduced tariffs for Gambians. Responding to a question from the Member for Banjul Central, the…
The National Assembly on Tuesday took a significant step forward in strengthening the country’s preparedness against threats to human security by considering the National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Bill 2025. During the Committee of the Whole Assembly session, chaired in line with Order 72 of the Standing Orders, legislators examined the bill clause by…
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Honourable Seedy K.M. Keita, said the government of The Gambia has vowed to complete 355 kilometers of priority roads nationwide and modernize key transport infrastructure, including seaports and the airport, under the D55.29 billion 2026 budget unveiled on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the National Assembly. The 2026…
The Director of Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ), Madi Jobarteh, has said the failure of the National Assembly to sit on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, due to lack of quorum is not just disappointing, it is a direct violation of the Constitution and an insult to the Gambian people. “When the…
The National Assembly has commenced a three-day Pre-Budget Retreat following the tabling of the 2026 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy Keita, on Friday. Held in Basse, Upper River Region, the retreat brought together members of the National Assembly and technical staff to review, analyse, and…
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 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…
In a landmark moment for The Gambia’s legislature, Clerk of the National Assembly, Kalipha MM Mbye, is representing the country for the first time at the prestigious meeting of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP) in Geneva, Switzerland. The high-level gathering, held from October 20 to 22, 2025, ran alongside the 151st Session…
