The Minister of Lands, Local Government and Religious Affairs, Hamat N.K. Bah, has defended the government’s decision to suspend traditional village leaders following violent disputes, telling Kiang West National Assembly Member Lamin Ceesay that he was “not in tune” with developments in his constituency. The heated exchange took place during[Read More…]
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Hamat Bah Outlines Sweeping Reforms To Overhaul Gambia’s Land Administration
Minister of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs Hamat N.K. Bah has outlined a series of legal, institutional and operational reforms aimed at strengthening land administration and addressing longstanding challenges in the management of land in The Gambia. Speaking during the Third and Fourth Ordinary Sessions of the 2026 Legislative[Read More…]
Clarification On Cabinet’s Decision Regarding Abuko Nature Reserve
The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs issued a clarification to address public concerns regarding discussions about the Abuko Nature Reserve. In a recent Cabinet meeting on September 19, 2024, a proposal was presented by the Minister, Hamat N.K Bah, which included the possibility of de-reserving part of[Read More…]

