(JollofNews) – The family of a ten-year-old Gambian boy who suffered third-degree burns after he was accidentally pushed into a bonfire have launched an urgent appeal for financial assistance. Yaya Jamanka of Brikama-Ba Village, Central River Region (CRR), was trying to stop a fight between two of his friends on[Read More…]
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Gambia: Veteran Journalist Named Information Minister
(JollofNews)- Respected Gambian journalist Demba Ali Jawo (DA) has joined the government of President Adama Barrow as minister of Information, Communication and Technology. Mr Jawo who was editor on the English desk of the Dakar based African Press Agency (APANEWS), is tasked with the responsibility of making policies, liberalising the ICT sector and[Read More…]
Gambia: Ebrima Sillah Named GRTS Director General
(JollofNews) – An international journalist and communications for development consultant has been appointed as the Director General of the state-owned Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS). Ebrima Sillah, a former BBC Africa correspondent who also worked for a number of media houses including print, radio and online, succeeds veteran broadcaster[Read More…]