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EU / KMC announced winners of the Mayor’s challenge
By Arfang M.S. Camara
Winners of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor’s “Tekki Fii Andandorr Challenge” were on Tuesday awarded D1 million at a presentation held at the KMC Hall.
The one-million-dalasi fund for young…
UDP calls on US gov’t to thoroughly investigate all deaths by police
By Arfang M.S. Camara
The Secretary General and leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Lawyer Ousainou Darboe has called on the US government to thoroughly investigate all deaths in the hands of law enforcement officers and…
STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, ADAMA BARROW, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA AT THE 1ST…
3RD JUNE 2020
Excellencies, Distinguished Heads of State and Government,
Chair of the African Union,
Chair of CARICOM,
Chair of the Pacific Forum,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As we hold this Summit on “Transcending the COVID-19…
UNDP and The Gambia Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) sign a Memorandum of Understanding…
Launched by national governments with support from UNDP, the Gender Equality Seal Certification Programme assists public & private institutions to ensure that their workplaces are fair and equitable, for a productive and…
Press Statement from MOFA
Banjul, 2nd June 2020:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia has learnt with regret the unfortunate incident in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States of America,…
138 police officers promoted to senior ranks
Today we witnessed the decoration ceremony of 138 officers to senior officer ranks, ranging from Cadet ASP to Commissioner of police. The prompted officers includes 28 Cadet ASP, 48 ASP, 13 DSP, 19 SP, 13 CSP, 10 ACP, 5 DCP and 2 CP.
In…
Natives of New Yundum accuse gov’t of assigning their lands to officials, MPs
By Arfang M.S. Camara
The people of New Yundum have accused the government of the Gambia of assigning their plots of land (initially reserved for developmental purposes) to government officials and National Assembly members.
This…
IEC awaits budget approval from gov’t to commence voter registration
By Arfang M.S. Camara
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is waiting for government’s approval of its new budget to kick-start voter registration ahead of the referendum for the new constitution and subsequent elections.…
President Barrow Receives Goodwill Messages
State House, Banjul, June 1, 2020
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow received goodwill Ramadan messages from their Excellences, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and Mahmoud Abass, President of the…
GID resumes issuance of national documents, alien cards
By Arfang M.S. Camara
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has resumed issuing national documents (passport, national identity cards, driving licenses) and alien cards throughout the country.
GID halted the issuance of the National…