The public is hereby informed that President Adama Barrow will spend the weekend in his hometown Mankamang Kunda on a private visit. Due to the COVID-19 and the ongoing State of Public Emergency, the local authorities and supporters are excused from any welcoming arrangements. Furthermore, no group or individual appointments will be scheduled during this period. The understanding and cooperation of the public is highly solicited.
King of Morocco extends Best wishes
Meanwhile, President Barrow acknowledged receipt of a message of best wishes from His Majesty, King Mahammed VI, king of Morocco which reads: “With best wishes for good health and well-being. May the Holy month of Ramadan bring hope and foster greater solidarity amongst Muslims and throughout the world. Signed Mohammed VI, King of Morocco.
Ebrima Jallow, then chief revenue controller of the Gambia Public Transport Services (GPTS), yesterday testified before the TRRC on issues surrounding the alleged execution of West African migrants on 22 July 2005, stating that among those arrested and detained were 44 Ghanaians, two Senegalese, three Sierra Leoneans and three Togolese.
Senegalese minister of the Interior, Aly Ngouille Ndiaye, yesterday announced that the curfew which was first scheduled between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. will now be between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. effective Thursday 4 June 2020.
As the National Youth Conference and Festival (NAYCONF) gathers over 2000 young people across the country, business persons and hotel owners have said the youth gathering has improved their business activities with Banjul hosting the convergence
Deputies at the National Assembly have rejected a motion for the extension period of the state of public emergency to another 45 days.
