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CG Darboe: GRA Will Not Raise Taxes to Meet 2026 D27 Billion Revenue Target
Yankuba Darboe, Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority
By Fatou Sillah
The Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, has assured taxpayers that the Authority will not increase tax!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Forex Bureaus President Appeals for Enhanced Security Measures
Momodou Jallow, President of Licensed Forex Bureaus
By Fatou Sillah
The president of the Association of Licensed Forex Bureaus, Momodou Jallow, has called on the Gambian government and relevant authorities to bolster security!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Youth Climate Council (YCC) Set to Launch, Empowering Young Leaders in Climate Action
By Seedy Jobe
The Youth Climate Council (YCC) is poised to enter a new chapter in youth-led climate initiatives with the official launch of its platform, aimed at empowering young people to address the pressing climate crisis.
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Gambia Immigration Department Promotes 91 Senior Officers
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department has promoted 91 senior and superior officers, elevating personnel across ranks from Assistant Superintendent of Immigration to Commissioner of Immigration, officials said.
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UDP Denmark Chapter Donates Borehole to Bojonkoto Ward
Borehole inauguaration
By Seedy Jobe
A new borehole water system was inaugurated on Tuesday at the women’s garden in Bojonkoto Ward, Faraba Banta village, providing a 4,000-liter water supply to an area that has long faced water!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ebrima Migrant Situation Challenges GID Claim That Irregular Migration Is Largely Driven by…
Ebrima Drammeh
By Makutu Manneh
Ebrima Drammeh, a migrant advocate and founder of the Ebrima Migrant Situation Foundation, has challenged recent claims by the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) that the majority of people involved!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambia’s Revenue Authority Says It Collected D25.3 Billion in Taxes in 2025, Surpassing Target
Yankuba Darboe, Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia Revenue Authority collected more than D25.3 billion in taxes in 2025, exceeding its annual revenue target despite economic headwinds, the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Sintet Councillor Rejects Minister’s Allegation of Partisan Bias in Scholarship Awards
Hamadi Tamba, the councillor for Sintet Ward in the Foni Jarrol District
By Makutu Manneh
Hamadi Tamba, the councillor for Sintet Ward in the Foni Jarrol District, has dismissed as unfounded a claim by Demba Sabally, the minister of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Advocacy Group Calls to Lower Voting Age to Engage Youth in Politics
Alasana Sowe, Executive Director of the Centre for Good Governance
By Fatou Sillah
The Centre for Good Governance (CGG), a newly established civil society organization, on Wednesday urged Gambian lawmakers to lower the country’s!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mama Kandeh Proposes Overhaul of Youth Ministry to Prioritize Development
Hon. Mama Kandeh, Secretary General and Party Leader, GDC
By Fatou Sillah
Mama Kandeh, leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has pledged to transform the Ministry of Youth and Sports into a Ministry of Youth and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…