"It is with great sadness that the NDMA
learned through our regional office in
West Coast Region (WCR) that there was a fire outbreak this afternoon. The unfortunate event occurred at 14:45 on Tuesday August 2nd 2021."
The agency further clarified that the fire was prompted by a spark which caught onto petrol being sold nearby.
"After the spark, the inferno that ensued became uncontrollable. The blaze resulted in damage to property, injuries and even a fatality. Thus far, four vehicles were scorched; four individuals sustained injuries and a teenager named Kawsu Kassama lost his life.
The management of the agency conveys their deepest condolences to the Kassama family.
Sanna Dahaba, the executive director of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has admitted that many disasters are avoidable, noting since nobody can stop the rains, the burden on those affected can be eased provided different stakeholder groups work hand in hand.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in The Gambia has launched the Gender Promotion Initiative (GPI) 2.0 Project to promote gender issues, particularly women empowerment.
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has disclosed that 191,509 Gambians have so far registered for the 2021 Presidential Election slated for 4 December.
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, a High Court judge in Banjul on Friday 11 March ordered the refreezing of Banta Keita’s accounts, his compound in Fajara in the Kanifing Municipality and his dark grey Range Rover vehicle among other properties.
