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D1.5 Million Bail Granted to Baboucarr Sawo in Connection with Piccadilly Junction Accident
By Makutu Manneh
The court has granted bail of D1.5 million to Baboucarr Sawo in relation to an alleged drifting incident at Piccadilly Junction, Tabokoto, which resulted in injuries to an elderly roadside vendor.
Bail conditions…
Janneh Commission Secretary Says She Was Excluded From Tractor Sales
Ramou Sarr, The Secretary To The Janneh Commission
By Fatou Sillah
Ramou Sarr, Secretary to the Janneh Commission, has told the National Assembly Select Committee probing the sale and disposal of former President Jammeh’s assets…
Two Foreign Nationals Fined for Attempting to Fraudulently Obtain Gambian Passports
The Banjul Magistrates’ Court has fined two foreign nationals—a Sierra Leonean and a Malian—D2,000 each or, in default, one year imprisonment, after they pleaded guilty to attempting to fraudulently acquire Gambian passports.…
Commission Probes Mayor Bensouda Over Council Appointments
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Makutu Manneh
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Monday questioned Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, regarding the appointment of certain individuals to key council…
Mayor Bensouda Testifies on Appointment of Council’s Legal Adviser
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Makutu Manneh
Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda on Monday continued his testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, focusing on the appointment of lawyer Yassin…
Gambia Posts Strong Mid-Year Revenue Gains Amid GMD724.84 Million Budget Deficit
Hon. Seedy Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia Government has reported stronger-than-expected revenue performance in the first half of 2025, with collections surpassing mid-year targets.…
Police Arrest Suspect in June Fatal Motorbike Accident
Lamarana Barry, alias “General Barry”
By Makutu Manneh
The Bundung Police Department has arrested Lamarana Barry, also known as “General Barry,” in connection with a motorbike accident that claimed the life of Tairu Barry on June 20,…
Seedy Njie, NPP Officials Distribute Sports Materials and Cash to Football Teams
By Makutu Manneh
Seedy Njie, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Deputy Spokesperson of the National People’s Party (NPP), alongside senior party officials, continued their nationwide distribution of sports materials and…
Senior UDP UK Chapter Member Resigns in Protest Over Treatment of Mayor Bensouda
Yusupha Darboe,
By Makutu Manneh
Yusupha Darboe, a prominent figure within the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) UK Chapter, has resigned from the party, citing dissatisfaction with the treatment of Lord Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda.
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Majanko Samusa Raises Concerns Over Government’s Issuance of ID Cards Abroad
Hon. Majanko Samusa
By Fatou Sillah
Majanko Samusa, a senior member of the National Convention Party (NCP), has voiced concern over the government’s decision to issue national identity cards to Gambians living abroad, warning…