The alliance for the protection of children in The Gambia has called on government to discourage the habit of politicians using minors in their political campaigns and rallies. The Child Protection Alliance (CPA) says the Government of The Gambia has no excuse in fulfilling its commitment to Gambian children. “We[Read More…]
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Coup Trial: Alleged Contents Of Mobile Phone Steal Show In Court
The state and defence in the trial of Gambia soldiers alleged to have been conspiring to topple President Adama Barrow and his administration have sparred over a phone that allegedly contained audio evidence. The argument occurred Tuesday during the continuation of testimony by Police Superintendent Jally M.I. Senghore. Testifying for[Read More…]
Coup Trial: Police Investigator Testifies
Jally M.I. Senghore, police superintendent and investigator attached at the Serious Crime Unit at the Police Headquarters in Banjul, today continued his testimony in the momentous coup trial. Those accused of plotting to overthrow President Adama Barrow and his administration are Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera, Sergeant Gibril Darboe, Corporal Ebrima[Read More…]
President Barrow Has Utmost Faith In Auditors
Press Release Dated: 21st March, 2023 Banjul, The Gambia — The statement by His Excellency, the President that “Auditors express various types of audit opinions on Financial Statements” should neither be misconstrued as Mr Barrow trivializing the important work of auditors nor diminishing their crucial contributions in defining and shaping[Read More…]
The New Performance Contract With Three Giant SOEs: Will The Public Expectations Be Met This Time?
Government has just introduced a new Performance Contract agreement with three giant SOEs namely GNPC, GPA and SSHFC. Is this going to be a panacea for the failing state enterprises or will it be confined to history’s failed SOE reform strategies that keeps repeating itself. The challenges facing the State-Owned[Read More…]
Gambia Gov’t Clarifies Petrol Supply Situation
Press Release Dated: 2nd March, 2023 Banjul, The Gambia — In the wake of numerous complaints from commuters and motorists over fuel supply, The Gambia Government wishes to clarify that the ship scheduled to deliver petrol by the 3rd March, 2023 is delayed due to extreme weather conditions at sea.[Read More…]
COPG Not Happy With President Barrow
WE ARE DISAPPOINTED Coalition of Progressive Gambia hereby registered our total disappointment and lack of trust in the newly constituted commission of inquiry designed to investigate the conduct of councils mainly headed by opposition parties. You may recall that the COPG mount a massive campaign against corruption, mismanagement of public[Read More…]
Poor Internet Connectivity Hinders Mass Electronic Birth Registration Efforts
Poor internet connectivity has been hindering the mass electronic birth and National Health Insurance membership card registration drive but the exercise has started to gain momentum thanks to more investment in internet. The exercise took off the ground last year but weak signal strengths saw many lose enthusiasm in it.[Read More…]
State Given Another Chance To Inform Khadijah Kebbeh Of Theft, Money Laundering Charges
The State has been offered yet another opportunity to serve Khadijah Kebbeh with the information, revolving around a multi-million Dalasi lawsuit against her. The theft and money laundering case brought against Khadijah could not be mentioned at the Banjul High Court on Thursday as the State was still unable to[Read More…]
Khadijah Kebbeh’s Theft & Money Laundering Case To Resume Tomorrow
The theft and money laundering case brought against Khadijah Kebbeh is on Thursday expected to resume at the Banjul High Court for mention. State prosecutors are expected to inform the court of moves taken to serve Ms. Kebbeh with the information sheet, regarding the charges against her. When the case[Read More…]
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