The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has appointed The Gambia’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, as Member of the Advisory Board of UNITAR – Division for Multilateral Diplomacy. The two-year term takes effect from January 2022 to December 2024. UNITAR is a key resource within the United[Read More…]
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21 Gambian Prisoners Gets Presidential Pardon
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia Friday pardoned 21 prisoners in exercise of his powers of prerogative of mercy vested upon him by the constitution. The pardon was made following the recommendations by the Prerogative of Mercy Committee. Among those pardoned are 16 Gambians, one of whom is a female,[Read More…]
President Barrow Named Gambian Of The Year
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia was Thursday named Gambian of the Year by the independent newspaper, The Standard. Lamin Cham, editor-in-chief of The Standard said the award was given to the president for winning a second of office. President Barrow was declared winner in the December 4th presidential election[Read More…]