Browsing Category
News
Economist Ousman Gajigo Warns of Agricultural Decline as Gambia Trails ECOWAS in Rice Production
Dr. Ousman Gajigo
By Makutu Manneh
Economist and politician Ousman Gajigo has expressed concern over what he described as a decline in The Gambia’s agricultural sector, stating that the country currently records the lowest rice…
“We Have Passed the Stage of Seeking Police Permission”-GALA Coordinator Vows to Proceed With Plan…
Hakeem Touray, the National Coordinator of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA)
By Seedy Jobe
Hakeem Touray, the National Coordinator of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), has stated that the movement no longer considers it…
Dubai Firm Sues Gambian Gold Brokers and Refinery Over Alleged US$1.1 Million Fraud
Eight Defendants Face Allegations of Fraudulent Misrepresentation, False Assay Certificates, and Conspiracy to Defraud; Court Adjourns Matter to June 29 Following Service Issues
A Dubai-based precious minerals trading company has…
Economist Warns OMVG Project Insufficient to Resolve Gambia’s Energy Crisis
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Gambia For All
By Makutu Manneh
Prominent economist and politician Ousman Gajigo has challenged the Barrow administration's position that the Organisation pour la Mise en Valeur du fleuve Gambie (OMVG) hydropower…
NAWEC Spokesperson Defends Company’s Record Amid Prolonged Power Outages
Buba Badjie, NAWEC Public Relations Officer
By Fatou Sillah
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has pushed back against criticism stemming from recent widespread power outages, with its spokesperson insisting the…
Activist Blames Corruption and Weak Leadership for Gambia’s Persistent Electricity Crisis
Madi Jobarteh, Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice
By Fatou Sillah
Human rights activist and Executive Director of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice, Madi Jobarteh, has attributed The Gambia's…
UDP Leader Darboe Slams Barrow Administration on Reform Delays and Anti-Corruption Inaction
ANM Ousainu Darboe, Party Leader, UDP
By Makutu Manneh
ANM Ousainu Darboe, leader and flagbearer of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has identified what he regards as President Adama Barrow's most consequential failures over…
High Court Rules Lifetime Gift Takes Precedence Over Inheritance Claim in Wellingara Land Dispute
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court
A High Court judge has ruled that a portion of a Wellingara property was validly gifted by its late owner to two women she raised as her own children, placing that portion beyond the reach of her…
Majority Leader Defends Energy Investments, Says Over $200 Million Committed to Power Sector
Hon. Billay G. Tunkara, Majority Leader and National Assembly Member for Kantora
By Fatou Sillah
The Majority Leader and National Assembly Member for Kantora, Hon. Billay G. Tunkara, has defended the government’s record on…
Darboe Claims UDP Has Faced Electoral Injustice, Vows Different Outcome in December Poll
ANM Ousainu Darboe, United Democratic Party
By Makutu Manneh
ANM Ousainu Darboe, Secretary General and flag-bearer of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has asserted that his party has consistently been denied victory in past…