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“We Are Not Stepping Down” — Former Sanyang VDC Chairman Challenges BAC to Seek Legal…
Abdoulie Gaye, Former Chairman of the Sanyang Village Development Committee (VDC)
By Seedy Jobe
Former Chairman of the Sanyang Village Development Committee (VDC), Abdoulie Gaye, has issued a bold challenge to the Brikama Area!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambia Immigration Department and Spanish Guardia Civil Launch Joint Training Initiative to Combat…
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) and Spain's Guardia Civil commenced a day-long joint training program on June 8, 2026, marking a renewed commitment to bilateral cooperation in addressing the growing!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Finance Minister Reports D2.45 Billion Spent on Personnel Emoluments in Q1 2026
Hon. Seedy Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, has informed the National Assembly that the government expended D2.45 billion on Personnel!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ousainou and Amie Bojang Appeal Adjourned to June 15; Defence Counsel Directed to File Written…
The Court of Appeal has adjourned proceedings in the case of The State v. Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang to Monday, 15 June 2026, following a directive by the Presiding Judge, Justice N. Salla-Wadda, for Defence Counsel representing!-->!-->!-->…
Agriculture Minister Sabally Attends Zero Waste Summit in Turkey, Engages in Bilateral Talks on Rice…
By Makutu Manneh
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Security, participated in a high-level ministerial conference on zero waste held in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 6, 2026, where he underscored The Gambia’s!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Court Grants Bail to Boy Charged with Attempted Murder After Officer Clung to Moving Vehicle
Photo Credit: Kexx Sanneh
The Banjul Magistrates’ Court has granted bail to a juvenile accused of attempted murder and three additional offences following an incident in which a police sergeant was allegedly carried on the bonnet of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ahmad Gitteh Rejects Claims of Presidential Indifference Over Electricity Crisis
Ahmad Gitteh, Senior adviser to The Gambia’s Ministry of Digital Economy
By Makutu Manneh
Ahmad Gitteh, Special Adviser to the Minister of Digital Economy, has rejected allegations that President Adama Barrow lacked empathy!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Leader Darboe Expresses Disappointment Over Deteriorating State of Lamin Lodge
By Fatou Sillah
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader ANM Ousainu Darboe has voiced strong disappointment over the neglected condition of Lamin Lodge, warning that one of the country’s most prominent tourist destinations is!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
CTMC Concludes 7th Strategic Session and Opens Flagbearer Nominations Ahead of 2026 Presidential…
By Seedy Jobe
The Coalition Taskforce Mediation Committee (CTMC) has concluded its 7th Strategic Session at the Baobab Hotel and formally launched the nomination process for a Coalition Flagbearer ahead of the December 5th, 2026!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NACCUG Graduates First Cohort of Credit Union Management Professionals
By Makutu Manneh
The National Association of Cooperative Credit Unions of The Gambia (NACCUG) marked a landmark achievement on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as it graduated its inaugural cohort of credit union management professionals!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…