This information was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Mambury Njie, during a debate on Supplementary Estimates Bill 2020 by the National Assembly.
Giving weight to the issue, Madi M.K. Ceesay, member for Serrekunda West, said the media is playing a very important role in the fight to combat the spread of the coronavirus across the country, thus giving that money to the media will empower them to do their work effectively.
Muhammad Magassy, the lawmaker for Basse, stated that there is a need to empower the media houses across the country because the Gambian journalists are doing a great job in this country especially at this trying time.
The National Assembly Member for Upper Saloum Alagie Mbowe says the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) may have logistical issues leading to the postponement of voter registrations but the commission has been allocated enough money in the budget to hold voter registration and presidential elections.
Contrary to malicious allegations being peddled on Social Media that a Gambian fisherman was sprayed with gasoline and set ablaze by Chinese fishermen, the Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources wishes to share the outcome of its fact-finding with the public.
Rohey Malick Lowe, the Lady mayoress of Banjul City Council (BCC) has unveiled a laudable initiative meant to support 500, 000 Gambian women to have access to national documents.
