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FPAC Calls for Urgent Reforms in Public Financial Management Following Ghana Study Tour
Hon. Alagie S. Darboe, FPAC Chairperson
By Fatou Sillah
The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of The Gambia’s National Assembly has called for urgent reforms in the country’s public financial management (PFM) system,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Co-Partner of Alpha Kapital Says Jammeh’s Vehicles Sold for Over D3 Million
Alpha Barry, Co Partner of Alpha Kapital Advisor
By Fatou Sillah
Alpha Barry, Co-Partner of Alpha Kapital Advisory and Receiver of former President Yahya Jammeh’s assets, continued his testimony before the National Assembly!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Brikama Area Council Receives D13.68 Million from Government
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman, Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
The Brikama Area Council (BAC) on Thursday confirmed that it has received D13,680,000 from the central government, marking the settlement of long-outstanding rate!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Brikama Area Council Covers College Tuition for 50 Students
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
The Brikama Area Council (BAC) has covered the college tuition fees for 50 students, reinforcing its commitment to promoting education and empowering youth in the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
GTUCCU Launches Modern Administrative Complex to Enhance Services for Teachers
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Teachers’ Union Co-operative Credit Union (GTUCCU) has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art administrative complex, marking a significant milestone in its mission to empower educators and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NA Calls for Stringent Oversight to Safeguard Gambian Pilgrims Hajj Experience
Honorable Sulayman Jammeh, Chairperson of the Committee
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly Select Committee on Regional Government, Lands, Ombudsman, and Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has called for stricter oversight!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mayor Bensouda Questioned on Why KMC Still Uses Private Contractors After Buying Trucks
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Makutu Manneh
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry questioned Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda on Thursday regarding the council’s ongoing engagement of private!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mayor Bensouda Defends Management of KMC €3 Million Project Account
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Makutu Manneh
The Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), Talib Ahmed Bensouda, on Thursday defended the handling of the council’s €3 million project account before the Local Government Commission of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Two Senior UDP Figures Resign, Citing Support for Talib Bensouda’s Leadership Vision
By Staff Writer
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has suffered a major shake-up with the resignations of two prominent figures, Tombong Saidy, Administrative Secretary for Media and Communication, and Baboucarr Jammeh, popularly!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
EFSCRJ Condemns The Removal Of Auditor General Modou Ceesay As Illegal
Modou Ceesay, Auditor General National Audit Office
PUBLIC STATEMENT 11th September 2025
EFSCRJ is deeply concerned about President Barrow's removal of Modou Ceesay as Auditor General and appointment of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…