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Barrow Promises End to Power Outages as Government Orders New Generators, Plans 50-Megawatt Solar…
President Barrow cutting the ribbon
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow said Tuesday that persistent electricity outages in The Gambia would soon be a thing of the past, citing the purchase of three new power generators…
Chief Jatta Tells Residents to Stand by Barrow ‘Even If I Die,’ Issues Warning to Alkalos
Chief Lamin Mondo Jatta of Brikama North
By Fatou Sillah
Lamin Mondo Jatta, the chief of Brikama North, has urged residents of the district to continue supporting President Adama Barrow even after the chief’s death, as he…
Environment Minister Calls Sanitation at Major GBA Markets ‘Horrible and Heartbreaking’
Rohey John Manjang, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources
By Makutu Manneh
Rohey John Manjang, the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, has sharply criticized waste collection and…
Suwaibou Touray: UDP Wants More Parties in Coalition, Not Satisfied With Current Setup
Suwaibou Touray, Secretary General & Party Leader, PDOIS.
By Fatou Sillah
Suwaibou Touray, the secretary general and party leader of the People’s Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism, says the United…
Lamin Ceesay Says 90% of Civil Servants Will Vote Against Barrow in December Election
Lamin Ceesay, the National Assembly Member for Kiang West
By Fatou Sillah
Lamin Ceesay, the United Democratic Party National Assembly member for Kiang West, has predicted that an overwhelming majority of Gambian civil servants…
NPP National President Warns NPP Members Against Abusing Privilege, Citing Risk of Lax Police…
Hon. Musa Drammeh, Minister of Fisheries
By Makutu Manneh
Musa Drammeh, National President of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and Minister of Fisheries and Water Resources, has cautioned party members against abusing…