Tensions at Gambia’s main port have intensified after workers at Alport Banjul, joined by employees of the Banjul Shipyard, submitted a vote of no confidence calling for the immediate removal of Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) Managing Director Salih Levent Kaçar. The workers submitted their demands on Monday to the relevant[Read More…]
Author: Modou L. Badjie
Barrow, Sillah Reject Gambia Participates Poll At Lamin Mega Rally
President Adama Barrow and Works, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Ebrima Sillah have rejected a recent opinion poll by civil society organisation Gambia Participates, which reportedly indicates significant support for the newly formed Unite Party in the West Coast Region and Kanifing Municipality. Speaking at a political mega rally in Lamin,[Read More…]
Barrow Pledges Historic Infrastructure Expansion At Tanji Road-Laying Ceremony
President Adama Barrow has announced plans for a major expansion of The Gambia’s road network, pledging the construction of approximately 1,600 kilometres of roads as part of his government’s broader programme to modernise infrastructure and accelerate national development. Speaking to journalists in Tanji during a foundation-stone-laying ceremony for several road[Read More…]

