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Chief Jarjusey Apologies To People Of Sey Kunda
By Buba Gagigo
Chief of Jarra West apologised to Jarra Sey Kunda for imposing on them a rival Alkalo and imprisoned those opposed to the move.
Yahya Jarju Sey offered the apology to the natives of the rural settlement…
President Barrow Not Bothered Some Gambians Doubt AstraZeneca Vaccine
By Buba Gagigo
President Adama Barrow said he is not worried about some Gambians doubting the AstraZenecavaccine for Covid prevention.
However, he was quick to call on the media to join the campaign to sensitize the…
Gambia calls for cessation of violence, lifting of blockade on Gaza
BANJUL, 18 May 2021
Foreign Minister Dr. Mamadou Tangara has called for an end to violence on Palestinians and the lifting of blockade on the Gaza Strip.
Minister Tangara made this statement on May 16 2021 during an Organisation of…
Research Shows No Decrease In Maternal Mortality In Gambia
By: Landing Ceesay
The Gambia Bureau of Statistics Demographic and Health Survey 2020 has shown no decrease in maternal mortality since 2013.
"If you look at the difference between 2006- 2013 survey and 2019-20 survey…
Witness Fadera: I Was Detained In A Toilet
By Buba Gagigo
Kassim Fadera, a victim of unlawful arrest and detention by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), alleged that he was detained in a toilet by Police Commissioner Ousman Jatta of Soma Police Station.
According to…
PRESS RELEASE: Ambassador Paschall Lauds Health Care Improvements, Urges Maternal Health Care…
On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, representatives of the United States Government joined the Government of The Gambia at the national dissemination of the 2019-2020 Gambia Demographic Health Survey (DHS). Held at Sir Dawda…
GBOS Survey Discloses More Gambian Women Experience Circumcision Tradition
The Gambia 2019-20 Demographic and Health Survey revealed that more Gambian women underwent the circumcision tradition.
“73% of women age 15-49 in the Gambia are circumcised,”
The Gambia Bureau of Statistics Demographic and Health…
Family of Teenager Seeks Assistance For Her Overseas Treatment
The Family of a 13-year-old appeals for financial assistance to facilitate her immediate treatment overseas.
The family directed its plea to individuals, philanthropists, groups, government, and private sector.
The…
UDP Strongly Condemns Israel’s Attack On Palestine
By: Landing Ceesay
The United Democratic Party strongly condemned Israel’s attack on Palestine, saying ‘the senseless and continued Israeli bombardment of Gaza will have devastating consequences’ for Palestinians.
“Throughout…
National Audit Office Wins ‘Best Performance Audit Prize’
The National Audit Office (NOA) has been awarded ‘best performance audit prize’ by the by African Organization of Supreme Audit (AFROSAI-E) on Monday for its “impressive audit” into emergency obstetric care in the Gambia.…