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Gambia registers 1 new Covid death; 45 new positive cases
One new coronavirus related death, with 45 new positive cases has been announced in The Gambia today.
This boasts the country’s Covid related death toll to 132, and confirmed cases to 4, 184, the 259th national situation report…
The Gambia Government Calls on Myanmar Military to Immediately Release All Detained Civilian…
The Gambia Government Spokesperson
Press Release Dated: 3rd February, 2021
Following the recent military takeover in Myanmar, The Gambia Government joins the rest of the international community to express concern over these…
Gambia’s President misses ECOWAS summit due to internet outage
Gambia’s President, Adama Barrow, due to the general internet outage in the country yesterday, missed the Extra Ordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States held virtually.
“H. E President Adama Barrow could not…
Gamtel reveals cause of 6 hours internet outage
By Buba Gagigo
The Deputy Managing Director of GAMTEL, Lamin Tunkara revealed that the backup link (cable) that connects Gambia to the outside world was cut by a company working for NAWEC which led to the general internet outage.…
Reports of Former President Yahya Jammeh’s Return Totally False
The Gambia Government Spokesperson
Press Release Dated: 3rd February, 2021
It has yet again come to the attention of The Gambia Government that false reports and insinuations predicting the imminent return of former President…
Mayor Bensouda renews his appeal for land as dumpsite
By Buba Gagigo
Lord Mayor of Kanifing Municipality, Talib Ahmed Bensouda has again appealed to the Ministry of Lands and Regional Government to allocate his council a land for use as dumpsite in order to close Bakoteh dumpsite.
“Over the…
Gambia records 3 new Covid related deaths; 49 new cases
The Gambia now has a total of 131 Covid related deaths, after recording 3 new deaths recently, according to the 258th national situation report released this morning.
The deceased are all males, aged 65, 68, and 78, respectively.…
Gambia, Malaysia to strengthen cooperation
BANJUL, 1st February 2021:
The Government of The Gambia and the Government of Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to continue strengthening bilateral cooperation for the mutual interest of both countries.
This commitment…
Statement on the resolution of the stadium statement
Brikama, 1st February 2021 -
We are pleased to announce that the Dinding Mansa Album launching will proceed on February 6th, 2021 as planned. The challenge we had in relation to the venue – the Independence Stadium, has been…
Man arrested for allegedly setting ablaze Bakoteh dumpsite
By Buba Gagigo
The Commissioner of Kanifing Municipal Police, Malamin Ceesay says on Saturday, they have arrested one Ablie Drammeh for allegedly setting fire on Bakoteh dumpside.
"On Saturday around 5:30pm, a suspect…