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Barrow Transfers 389 Farm Machines to Agriculture Ministry in Push to Modernize Farming
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Tuesday handed over 389 pieces of farm equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Security, part of a broader effort to strengthen agricultural productivity and…
Gambia Urges Citizens in Middle East to Weigh Voluntary Departure Amid Security Concerns
Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia government has urged its citizens living in the Middle East to assess their personal safety and consider…
Clash in Gambia’s Parliament as Speaker Halts Debate on Brufut Unrest
Seedy Njie, Deputy Speaker
By Fatou Sillah
Tensions flared in The Gambia’s National Assembly on Tuesday after the presiding officer, Seedy S.K. Njie, blocked discussion of unrest in Brufut linked to the case of Ousainou Bojang.
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Vice President Jallow: Some Teachers Earn More Than National Assembly Members
Muhammed B. S. Jallow, Vice President of the Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
The Vice President of The Gambia, Muhammed B.S. Jallow, has revealed that certain teachers in the country may earn more than members of the National…
State Files Appeal to Overturn Acquittal of Ousainou and Amie Bojang
The Ministry of Justice has formally filed an appeal seeking to overturn the acquittal of Ousainou and Amie Bojang, describing the High Court’s decision as "unreasonable" and "erroneous."
The Notice of Appeal, submitted…
VP Jallow Announces Plan to Channel Diaspora Remittances into Investments Through Bonds
Muhammed BS Jallow, Vice President of The Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
The Vice President of The Gambia, Muhammed B.S. Jallow, has disclosed that the government is advancing plans to transform diaspora remittances into structured…
Speaker and NAM,Pushes Back on Diaspora Voting Claims, Cite Procedural Hurdles
Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, Speaker of the National Assembly
By Fatou Sillah
The Speaker of the National Assembly and Member for Sabach Sanjal has dismissed claims that lawmakers blocked Gambians in the diaspora from voting,…
President Barrow Launches 35.2km Feeder Roads Project in Central River Region
President Adama Barrow laying the ceremonial foundation stone
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has officially launched a 35.2-kilometer feeder roads project in the Central River Region, aimed at boosting agricultural…
MoBSE Restricts Graduation Ceremonies to Reduce Financial Burden on Parents
Dr. Habibatou Drame, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has announced a ban on graduation ceremonies for nursery and lower basic schools,…
State Files Motion to Keep Bojang Siblings in Custody
Ousainou and Amie Bojang, following their re-arrest post bail.
The legal proceedings surrounding Ousainou and Amie Bojang have taken a dramatic turn, as the State moves to prevent their release following their recent acquittal.…