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UNFPA enhances its managers’ capacity to manage change process
The Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, Hon. Ousainou ANM Darboe addressed the opening ceremony of the Change Management Training for UNFPA Representatives in West and Central Africa, on Monday, August 27, 2018 at 9 am at the…
Tambadou denies association with release of convicted pedophile
The justice minister, Abubacarr Tambadou, has denied any involvement with the release of the convicted Norwegian pedophile who was granted pardon by the Gambian leader last week.
President Adama Barrow came under severe criticism for…
Foreign Minister Tangara bids farewell to UN Secretary-General António Guterres
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia wishes to inform the general public that following his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and…
Justice ministry reveals names of intended TRRC commissioners
The Ministry of Justice has just unveiled the names of the 11 persons intended for appointment as commissioners of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission.
The list has been released for public scrutiny and all objections…
President Barrow pardons 7 prisoners
President Adama Barrow has pardoned seven convicted prisoners from the State Central Prison, Mile 2, the justice ministry said on Monday.
The ministry said Barrow exercised his powers of prerogative of mercy and pardoned the following…
President Barrow declares two-day public holiday
Gambian leader Adama Barrow has declared Tuesday and Wednesday a public for the commemoration of Eid-ul-Adha.
The officially declared day for Eid-ul-Adha in Gambia is Tuesday but a section of the population including Baddibou is praying…
Gov’t says D11 million donations comes from anonymous philanthropist

The spokesperson of the Gambia Government Ebrima Sankareh said the controversial donation of Gambian leader to pilgrims has come from an anonymous philanthropist.
Below is the entire press release:
Re: The Gambia Government…
President Barrow donates over D11M to Gambian Pilgrims
Gambian president Adama Barrow has donated eleven million two hundred and fifty thousand (11, 250, 000) dalasi to 1700 Gambian pilgrims, the state broadcaster has reported in their 8p.m. news.
According to the state broadcaster, the…
Gambian Diaspora Town Hall Meeting, 23rd August, Manchester, United Kingdom
This is an invitation to a Gambian Diaspora Town Hall meeting scheduled to take place in Manchester on 23rd August 2018 from 6 pm.
The meeting will be with Gambian National Assembly Member for Banjul South, Hon: Touma Njie. This event is…
GPU executive debate ahead of congress
A coalition of media organisations, consisting the Network of Freelance Journalists, Young Journalists Association, Women Journalists Association, University of The Gambia School of Journalism Students’ Union and the Gambia Press Union…