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The National Assembly member for Lower Nuimi, Mahtarr Jeng, has cautioned Government to appeal to destination countries like Europe from where Gambians are being returned to treat them humanely. Jeng, a former headmaster, said the young…

A former vice president under country’s first leader Dawda Jawara, Bakary Bunja Draboe, has announced his intention to vie for the leadership of the Peoples Progressive Party. At a press conference at his residence in Fajara, the 67-year…

The National Assembly has on Thursday approved the nomination of five (5) people out of nine (9) shortlisted candidates as commissioners of the National Human Rights Commission. The five candidates approved by lawmakers will now be…

The environmental activists from Gunjur who were arrested and charged to court for removing the “toxic waste” disposal pipes of Golden Lead Fishmeal processing plant have been acquitted and discharged on Thursday. The activists, Alhagie…

Eurostat is the statistical office of the European Union situated in Luxembourg. Its mission is to provide high quality statistics for Europe.  By Mustapha K Darboe Six thousand five hundred and sixty (6560) Gambian nationals living in…

The Gambia Democratic Congress has issued a statement on Monday wishing Christians a happy Christmas. Below is the statement signed by party leader Mama Kandeh. As Christians in The Gambia and around the world celebrate Christmas, I…

The United Democratic Party has issued a statement on Monday wishing Christians in Gambia a happy Christmas as the country begins a two day holiday tomorrow. Below is the statement: As Christians in The Gambia and across the globe…

The fishing agreement between The Gambia and the European Union has now come into effect after it was approved by the National Assembly on Monday. Gambian lawmakers have on Monday approved a controversial fishing agreement with the…

The regulatory body is expected to hear complaints from the general public on media content and also monitor ethical conduct of journalists and media houses in the country.   The Gambia Press Union has on Sunday launched a…

President Adama Barrow has declared Tuesday and Wednesday as public holidays. The two days, 25 and 26 December, are Christmas and Boxing Days. The statement from the presidency on Monday added: “On behalf of the First Family and the…