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NAWEC’s Missing Millions: Police Recover About D2M After Arresting 14 Suspects
By Buba Gagigo
The spokesperson of the Gambia Police Force has confirmed to Kerr Fatou the arrest of 14 suspects with D1, 772, 600 in connection to the D15 million missing from NAWEC’ AGIB Bank Account.
"The…
Lawyer Darboe Says Only Seven Suspected Cannabis Seeds Were Found In UDP Pick-up
By Buba Gagigo
Ousainou Darboe, the Secretary General and leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has said that only seven suspected cannabis seeds were found in the back seat of his party’s vehicle, according to the…
Foreign Minister Dr. Tangara receives ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda
BANJUL, 19 April 2021
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Monday received the International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, in his office in Banjul.
Madam Bensouda was at…
We Don’t Want To Be Seen As Outcast In The Gambia- Juliet Ryan
By: Landing Ceesay
Juliet Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of Blaxit, a group of African descendants from overseas seeking citizenship in The Gambia said they do not want to be seen as outcast in the country.
"We don't…
The Gambia Secures More Funds for COVID-19 Vaccines
BANJUL, The Gambia, April 16, 2021
Today, the World Bank Board approved $8 million additional financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to provide The Gambia with safe and effective vaccine purchase…
Mother Had To Withdraw Kids From School After Losing Livelihood For Opposing Jammeh
By Kebba Jeffang
A fifty-six-year-old mother, Kumba Kora, has withdrawn all her three school-going children because she couldn’t afford their education.
Hailing from Tambasangsang in the Upper River Region,…
Hon Alhagie Sowe: URR in Distress Conditions, No Water No Electricity!
Upper River Region is in distress condition due to lack of Water and Electricity for the past four days .Our people are suffering even more in this Holy month of Ramadan. NAWEC should double up their efforts as this is negligence to their…
The Solo Sandeng Foundation calls on the Government to ensure that Justice is served for the April…
As we remember another historic day of our struggle to restore democracy in The Gambia, we pay homage to the gallant men and women who on the 16th of April 2016 took to the streets to demand for the release of Solo Sandeng and the rest of…
Coronavirus Prevention: Study Shows More Gambians Hold Prayer Effective Than Vaccine
Majority of Gambians believe in the power of prayer as prevention against Coronavirus than taking Covid-19 vaccine, said Afrobarometer round 8 survey.
“About seven in 10 citizens (69%) believe that prayer is more effective than…
OIC Gambia Signs Agreement Worth About D5 Billion
By: Landing Ceesay
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Gambia Secretariat has signed an agreement worth about D5 billion for the construction of a five-star-hotel.
The Secretariat on Monday 12th April at Sir Dawda…