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.
According to bank sources, all commercial banks in the country have responded positively to the appeal of the governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), Buah Saidy, to reduce bank interest rates from 21% to 15% effective 1 February 2021.
With less than two years before their terms of office expired, Gambians lawmakers last Thursday approved a staggering amount of D54, 000, 000 loans scheme designed to help them build their houses that were given to them by the government.
Hon. Halifa Sallah, the secretary general and presidential flagbearer of PDOIS, said The Gambia needs a system change. He said this on Sunday as his party unveiled their Transformative Agenda (TA 2021).
Gambian High Commissioner to Senegal Hon. Ebrima Ousman Ndure has bid farewell to Senegalese president, Macky Sall after completing his 3-year mission as Gambian High Commissioner to Senegal.
