Meanwhile, the mover of the motion, Hon. Alagie Jawara, the Lower Badibou lawmaker will make some amendments to the bill within three days.
Hon. Jawara said the bill seeks to grant independence to members of the area councils from their respective parties and political leaders, and to further enhance the system of local governance, autonomy, freedom of speech and debate in accordance with section 193 of 1997 Constitution.
He added that the bill also seeks to ensure that council members’ sense of duty, functions and actions are influenced by the supreme national and community interest and the dictates of conscience and not by their individual interest or party leaders.
One of the categories of cultural sites in The Gambia that is attracting visitors and international tourists is the Nyankusita tree known as Sacred Baobab Tree, located in the historical island of Janjangbureh in Central River Region (CRR).
The Citizens’ Alliance (CA) has urged all honourable members of the National Assembly to put national interest first and vote for the bill of a new Constitution for the Republic of The Gambia (Promulgation Bill) to pass.
Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) on Monday presided over the Diplomatic Practices, Etiquette and Protocol training.
A man was reported killed at Westfield Monument on ‘Koriteh’ Day, after he was out for a musical concert, The Point has been reliably informed.
