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CBG Governor Confirms Mega Bank Sold for $15.25 Million
Buah Saidy, Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
The Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) has confirmed that Mega Bank was sold for US$15.25 million to KM Holdings, while D650 million in government…
President Barrow Pledges Multi-Level Road Network if Re-Elected in December
President Adama Barrow,
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has pledged to construct multi-level road systems if re-elected in the December 5th presidential election.
The president made the promise on Monday,…
Classes Held Under Trees Are a Matter of Choice, Says MoBSE Minister
Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Makutu Manneh
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has said that holding classes under trees in The Gambia is…
President Barrow Inaugurates Power Expansion, Bringing Electricity to 202 Communities in URR
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Monday inaugurated a major electricity expansion project in the Upper River Region, extending power to 202 communities in one of the country’s most underserved areas and advancing his…
Gambian Court Acquits Swiss-Based Man of Arson and Contempt Charges
The High Court on Monday acquitted Abdoulie Sanyang, a Swiss-based Gambian national, of arson and interference with judicial proceedings, ending a prosecution rooted in a nearly decade-old fire and controversial public remarks…
Gambian Government Commits D15 Million to Nationwide School Furniture Drive
Dr. Habibatou Drame,
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambian government has allocated D15 million toward the large-scale production and distribution of school furniture, an effort officials say is aimed at easing persistent shortages in public…
High Court Acquits Abdoulie Sanyang Of 2016 APRC Bureau Arson Charges
Abdoulie Sanyang at the high court
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court on Monday acquitted and discharged Abdoulie Sanyang of all charges connected to the 2016 arson attack on the APRC Bureau, ruling that…
Government Seeks Recovery of D215,866 in Improper Salary Payments to Seconded Officers
Agnes Macauley, Accountant General
Agnes Macaulay, Accountant General
By Fatou Sillah
The government has begun efforts to recover 215,866 dalasis paid in duplicate salaries to public officers on…
Barrow Says Power Expansion Vindicates 2021 Campaign Promise
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow said on Monday that his political opponents were being forced to reconsider their skepticism of his 2021 campaign pledge to expand electricity access nationwide, as he…
Gambia For All and Patriotic Progressive Alliance Merge, Citing Need for National Renewal
Hon. Bakary B. Darboe and Dr. Ousman Gajigo
By Seedy Jobe
Gambia For All (GFA) and the Patriotic Progressive Alliance (PPA) announced on Saturday that they have merged into a single political party, retaining the name…