The deputy permanent secretary at the ministry of works is expected to report to the works minister for the determination of the date for removal of structures in New Jeshwang. Scores of families in the riverine Serekunda suburb have been threatened by possible habitat loss as the Gambia government earmarked[Read More…]
Tag: Demolitions
P/Planning To Destroy Homes In N/Jeshwang ‘Due To Poles’ But Allows Construction Under High Tension Cables In Old Jeshwang
The proposed OIC road in New Jeshwang would be skewed towards only one side to avoid electricity poles but massive construction work is currently in progress under high tension cables few kilometers away in Old Jeshwang. Almost two weeks ago, the Gambia OIC Secretariat officials told representatives of affected families[Read More…]
Jeshwang Families Could Be Displaced In Just Two Days’ Time
Several families in New Jeshwang could be uprooted from their homes in just two days to come as the Gambia government shows no indication of a change of heart vis-a-vis the planned demolition of structures along a proposed OIC road. Gov’t last week told those to be affected by the[Read More…]
Gov’t Set For N/Jeshwang Demolitions Despite Impassioned Pleas & Prospect Of Homelessness
Despite the impassioned pleas from residents and risk of homelessness, the Gambia government said it will go ahead with its plan to bring down structures in New Jeshwang to give way for the construction of an OIC road there. Heavy equipment will be deployed in the area on 23 January[Read More…]
VP Joof Says Demolitions To Continue As Long As Necessary
The Gambia’s Vice President has said, in no uncertain terms, that demolition of structures on water alleys will continue as long as they are necessary. VP Alieu Badara Joof insisted that the protection of lives and properties of the majority of Gambians is paramount. He, however, pointed out that compensation[Read More…]
Barrow Orders Immediate Cessation Of Demolitions – Queen Jammeh
The Gambian President Adama Barrow has ordered for the cessation of demolitions with immediate effect, revealed the minister of information Lamin Queen Jammeh. The minister told Coffee Time With Peter Gomez this morning that the President has also issued an advise for the setting up of a high-level group that[Read More…]
The Jabang Estate Imbroglio And Its Possible Consequences
The catastrophe that has recently befallen some residents of Jabang Housing Estate is yet another serious indictment of the Barrow government. It is hard to understand how any serious government concerned with the welfare of its people would take such a drastic decision to demolish properties legally obtained by their[Read More…]
Editorial: These Jabang Demolitions Are Heartless & Numbing!
It’s quite disheartening and cold-blooded! It’s also ill-advised, unnecessary at the time and callous! The sights of heavy equipment, ripping through multi-million Dalasi structures were numbing, heart-rending and brain-muddling! Imagine, with just less than a 48-hour notice, people were ordered to vacate their homes lock, stock and barrel! And, before[Read More…]
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