The Old Yundum District Chief, Ousman Gaye, was installed on Saturday by the Governor of West Coast Region (WCR), Ousman Bojang, at a colourful ceremony held at the Sinchu Alagie Lower Basic School ground. In Old Yundum district, all roads led on Saturday to the newly appointed Chief’s residence as[Read More…]
Tag: Local Government
Justice Ministry Explains Inquiry Commission Into Area Council & Municipalities
PRESS RELEASE The Ministry of Justice has learned with dismay, unfortunate statements recently made by Mr. Ousainou Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), at a political rally. His inaccurate and illogical statements are a distortion of facts, signalling a new low in our political discourse with an attempt[Read More…]
But Prexy Barrow The Councils Claim You’re The One Undermining Them
President Adama Barrow’s government is consistently being criticized in the local government community for still refusing to adhere to the Local Government Act, mandating it to give budgetary support to local authorities. According to the Act, 20 per cent of the councils’ budget shall be financed by the central government.[Read More…]