Firebrand opposition figure Nyawuru Komma has claimed that since chartered flight costs D36,000,000, it would be safe to peg the flight cost of President Barrow’s UN trip at this “staggering” amount. The Gambian leader flew to New York on Sunday in a chartered flight with reportedly over 30 people in[Read More…]
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Diaspora-Gambians Remit US$777M In 2022
In his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) delivered today before lawmakers, Gambia’s Adama Barrow said, as of January 2022, Diapora contribution to national development rose to US$777 million. “The plight and role of Gambians in the Diaspora in national development, therefore, remains high on my government’s agenda,” he said[Read More…]
Barrow Commits To ‘Crafting A New Constitution’
President Adama Barrow has reiterated his government commitment to ensuring that a new Constitution will be democratically drafted as the country transitions into key stage. “As the Constitution remains a top priority, my government is determined to oversee the crafting of a new Constitution for The Gambia; therefore, the Ministry[Read More…]
You’ll Be Regarded As Rebels If You Protest Without Permit – Mballow
President Adama Barrow’s political adviser Saihou Mballow has warned that any individual or group that takes to the streets without a police permit will be seen as rebellious. “If you go on protest without a permit, you are a rebel. That is the grammatical grammar,” he told Star FM’s Wake-up[Read More…]
Barrow Signs Book Of Condolences On Queen’s Passing
President Adama Barrow, Monday morning signed the book of condolences at the Residence of the British High Commissioner in Bakau Cape Point, following the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll, Speaking to the media after his audience with the High Commissioner, H.E Mr. David Belgrove, President Barrow once again[Read More…]
OIC Summit Could Be Overshadowed By Major Islamic Conference
The OIC Summit in Banjul could be overshadowed by a proposed major Islamic conference in the same month as the second largest gathering of world leaders is expected to be held. As the Gambia government still insists it has the ability to host the summit in December, President Adama Barrow[Read More…]
The Gambia Is No longer Inactive In Sports – President Barrow
President Adama Barrow has said his administration has committed to the growth of sports since taking office, mentioning Volleyball as one of the games that are growing in popularity due to the attention paid to them. The President was speaking today during an audience with the President of the African[Read More…]
Darboe Hints Barrow Trivializing Farming
When President Adama Barrow went on his annual leave recently, he took time out to go farming but Lawyer Ousainu Darboe believed Mr. Barrow wasn’t serious with farming. To Hon. Darboe, the Gambian leader did not mean business when he visited a farm immaculately dressed. “Wearing nice clothes with your[Read More…]
Editorial: Gov’t Should Spare Gambians This Communications Offensive!
The communications offensive on the Banjul Rehabilitation Project, which is about to be launched on Gambians in few hours to come, could be avoided. Government spokesperson Ebrima Sankareh is expected to lead a pack of Cabinet ministers, Permanent Secretaries and senior government officials in a communications blitz against Gambians on[Read More…]
Darboe Hints At Waning Global Trust Over Gov’t’s Attitude Towards Money
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe has indicated that the international community has started losing confidence in the Barrow government over its management of public funds. The UDP leader believed the trust of the international community in the Barrow government as regards finances was dwindling. To Hon. Darboe, the recent ‘diversion’ of D200,000[Read More…]
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