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President Barrow declares Wednesday public holiday
President Adama Barrow has declared Wednesday, 15 August, 2018, a public holiday throughout the country, in observance of the Christian feast of Assumption of Mary, also known as ‘Sang Marie’.
The presidency said on Tuesday that Barrow…
Rohey Samba is TRRC director of communications, outreach and media
Acting in accordance with section 24(1) of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission Act, 2017, the Executive Secretary of the TRRC has appointed Rohey Samba-Jallow as Director of Communications, Outreach and Media for the…
President Barrow visits Central Abattoir ahead of Eid
State House, Banjul, 12 August, 2016 - His Excellency President Adama Barrow on early Sunday afternoon paid an unexpected visit to the central abattoir in Abuko to garner firsthand information on the sale of sacrificial rams in honour of…
President Barrow defends hiring of Jammeh-era ministers
By Mustapha Darboe
President Adama Barrow has on Monday defended the controversial hiring of two Yahya Jammeh-era ministers in an exclusive interview with Kerr Fatou website.
Only few days ago, a video was trending online where the…
Gambia seeks assistance from CTO to achieve its ICT plans
Gambia’s information and telecommunications minister, Ebrima Sillah, has sought help from the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) to help strengthen the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector.
The…
Foreign minister Tangara receives new WFP Country Director
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on August 9th, 2018 received the new World Food Programme (WFP) Representative and Country Director to The Gambia, Ms. Wanja…
OIC summit 2019: Saudi Guarantees full support
State House, Banjul, 12 August, 2016 - A high-level technical meeting between a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of The Gambia emerged with the news of a 100 per cent backing to The Gambia's efforts in…
Gambia signs controversial trade agreement btw EU and W/Africa
Gambia on August 10th became the 14th West African country to have signed the controversial regional Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union, reported the New Europe website on Friday.
The trade agreement, according to the…
Commission probing Jammeh extends mandate to Nov.
The Chairman of the commission of inquiry probing the financial dealings of the former President Yahya Jammeh, Surahata Janneh, has extended its mandate to the 30th November, 2018.
In a public notice dated 9th August, the Commission said…
Gambia urges Saudi, Canada to a negotiation table
Gambia government has issued a statement urging the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Canada to search means to deescalate their diplomatic crisis that strained relations between the two countries.
Below is the release issued on Saturday:
The…