(JollofNews) – A marabout, 80, has become The Gambia’s second documented Covid-19 related death since the first was recorded in March. According to the health ministry, the man recently returned from Senegal but evaded quarantine and stayed in Manjai Kunda for a week before developing symptoms. He was eventually taken[Read More…]
Author: Standard Newspaper
Gambia: Finance Minister Says D500M Covid-19 Funds Ready
The Minister of Finance, Mambury Njie has told lawmakers that the D500 million Covid-19 emergency fund is available and ready for disbursement. Speaking at the National Assembly during the debate on the extension of state of emergency, Minister Njie however clarified “The entire D500 million is for health and the[Read More…]
UDP Expels BAC Chairman Sonko, 2 Councillors
(JollofNews) – The United Democratic Party has finally expelled its elected Chairman of Brikama Area Council Sheriffo Sonko. The party’s spokesman Almamy Fanding Taal confirmed to The Standard yesterday that Mr Sonko’s expulsion letter has been dispatched to his office.”He was not found at the office but it was sent[Read More…]
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