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NPP Administrative Secretary Calls for Transparency and Citizen Involvement at African Political…
Seedy Ceesay, Administrative Secretary of the National People’s Party (NPP)
By Makutu Manneh
Seedy Sheriff Ceesay, Administrative Secretary of The Gambia’s National People’s Party (NPP), has underscored the need for African political!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ex-Basse Council Chair Questioned Over D6 Million Transfer to Finance Director’s Personal Account
Lamin Susso, Former Finance Director, Basse Area Council.
By Makutu Manneh
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has questioned Foday Danjo, former Chairman of the Basse Area Council, over the deposit of more than D6!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Police Launch Investigation Into Death of 20-Year-Old Following Electrocution
Modou Musa Sisawo, Police PRO
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force has launched an investigation into the death of 20-year-old Mattarr Bittaye, a resident of Sinchu Sorrie, who tragically lost his life in an electrocution!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Magistrate Sentences Two Women for Assaulting Minor
Magistrate A. Manneh of the Kanifing Magistrate’s Court has sentenced two women, Adama Colley and Mamundaw Saidy, to fines and potential imprisonment following their conviction for the brutal assault of a minor. The women!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Three Women Charged in Connection with Infant’s Death Allegedly Linked to FGM
Modou Musa Sisawo, Police PRO
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has formally charged three women in connection with the death of a one-month-old baby girl in Willingara, an incident allegedly linked to Female Genital!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Seven Men Plead Guilty to Public Order Offences at Kanifing Magistrate’s Court
Seven individuals have pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer and causing a public nuisance, in a case prosecuted by ASP O. Bobb on behalf of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) at the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP NAM for Latrikunda Sabiji Accuses NPP of Attempting to Mobilize Ethnic Minorities Against Party
Yaya Menteng Sanyang, NAM for Latri Kunda Sabiji
By Makutu Manneh
Yaya Menteng Sanyang, the United Democratic Party (UDP) National Assembly Member for Latrikunda Sabiji, has accused the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
2025 WASSCE Records Low English and Math Pass Rates; 631 Results Withheld Over Suspected Malpractice
Dr. Habibatou Drame, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Buba GagigoThe Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has released the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results,!-->!-->!-->…
President Barrow Welcomes GTUCCU Leadership, Praises Their Development Initiatives
Photo Caption: President Adama Barrow and GTUCCU Leadership
By Buba Gagigo
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, today received the leadership of the Gambia Teachers’ Union Cooperative Credit Union (GTUCCU) at the State!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Young Man Electrocuted While Cutting Tree Near High-Tension Power Lines
Photo Caption: Incident Scene
By Buba Gagigo
A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday along the Coastal Road, where a young man lost his life after being electrocuted while cutting branches from a mango tree located dangerously!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…