The Gambia government appears overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of OIC roads construction works in parts of the Kanifing Municipality as armies of workers and heavy machinery had since left the roads. When government embarked upon the ambitious OIC roads project sometime last year, many thought it was punching above[Read More…]
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DPS To Report To Works Minister As New Jeshwang Demolitions Loom
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…]
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…]