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President Barrow declares Thursday as public holiday
President Adama Barrow has declared Thursday as a public holiday in observance of the advent of the Muslim New Year also known as ‘Youmul Ashura’.
A statement from the presidency on Tuesday said President Barrow and the “First family…
Police deny allegations of bias in Saine’s arrest, prosecution
Gambian police have issued a statement on Tuesday denying allegations indicating that their arrest of former Banjul lawmaker, Abdoulie Saine, was bias.
Saine, charged with incitement of violence and sedition, has reportedly insulted…
People in party T-shirts warn to stay away from Saine’s trial
Gambian police have issued a statement on Tuesday warning people not to attend the sedition trial of Abdoulie Saine’s with political colours, T-shirts and logos.
A statement issued by the Inspector General of Police, Mamour Jobe, said…
Skills enhancement training for youth empowerment and development
The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) in partnership with the Africa Governance Institute (AGI) and with the technical and financial support of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is organizing a capacity building…
14 communities get new ambulances
President Adama Barrow has on Friday presided over the distribution of ambulances to 14 different communities across the country.
The ambulances which are a replacement of the last batch submitted in 2009, came through a partnership…
Faraba Commission to present findings to Barrow on Monday
The Public is hereby informed that His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic will on Monday 17th September 2018, preside over the swear-in ceremony of the members of the Lands Commission at the State House in Banjul.…
Civil servants must deliver, says SG Drammeh
The Secretary General and Head of the Civil Service, Mr Habib Drammeh, on Wednesday stressed that civil servants are accountable to the people and have a responsibility to deliver.
SG Drammeh made the remarks while on a surprise visit to…
MakalliMatta Consulting launches job interview coaching at American Corner
On September 18th at 10:30am, as part of it Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), MMC, a Global Communications agency will launch its free Job Interview Coaching (JIC) Initiative in partnership with Wedad’s Fashion Boutique, aimed at…
Barrow’s special delegate to attend Kofi Annan’s funeral
President Adama Barrow sends a special delegation to Accra, Ghana, to attend the funeral of H.E. Kofi Annan, former United Nations Secretary General, who died on the 18th of August, 2018, in Switzerland.
Led by Ebrima Sillah, Minister of…
GFF blames racketeers for Saturday stadium congestion
The leadership of the Gambia Football Federation has blamed the overcrowding of the Independence Stadium on Saturday on racketeers who they claimed have copied their tickets and sold it for “financial gains”.
Gambia played against…