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…]