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Madi Jobarteh faces false publication & broadcasting

Jul 1, 2020, 12:26 PM

Madi Jobarteh, a strong human right advocate and the country director for West Minister Foundation has been charged on Tuesday 30 June 2020 at Kairaba Police Station after he was initially invited for questioning by the police in connection with an interview he had with local media during the black lives Matter protest.

Madi Jobarteh was ousted as saying that the government did not do anything with regards to the death of Haruna Jatta of Kanilai, Ousman Darboe and Kebba Secka.

Police spokesperson, Superintendent Lamin Njie has confirmed the development.

Reliable source said Mr. Jobarteh is facing false publication and broadcasting charges after he had initially reported to the police that his life was threatened by Ousman Rambo Jatta of the APRC.

Mr. Jobarteh was granted bail and was asked to report to the police today at 10 a.m.

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Foreign Ministry deplores reported abuse of Africans in China

Apr 20, 2020, 12:56 PM

Banjul, 16th April 2020: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad is deeply concerned by reports it has received on the maltreatment of Africans, including Gambian nationals in Guangzhou, Guangdong Region, in China. According to the reports, Gambians and other African nationals have been subjected to forceful eviction, quarantine and multiple compulsory tests for the coronavirus by local authorities.

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Trade Ministry introduces “SheTradesGambia” scheme

Apr 8, 2020, 2:18 PM

The field of doing horticulture and fashion business progresses with time and is now changing rapidly because of COVID-19. In the face of this pandemic, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment continues to improve access to capital for growth with the introduction of “SheTradesGambia” scheme.

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Gambia records 2 fresh cases of covid-19

Jun 9, 2020, 11:20 AM

Momodou Njai, the director of Health Promotion and Education has confirmed to this medium that two Gambian males have been tested positive of covid-19.

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ECREE bids farewell to pioneer executive director

May 7, 2020, 11:27 AM

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) bade farewell to its pioneer Executive Director Mr. Mahama Kappiah, after ten years at the helm of the Centre.

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Jambanjelly threatens legal action against gov’t

Jul 21, 2020, 10:43 AM

The community of Jambanjelly has blamed the government of President Adama Barrow for what it alleged as poor drainage construction on the newly commissioned Sukuta-Jabang road.

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Barrow declares Friday as public holiday

Apr 30, 2020, 1:34 PM

State House, Banjul, April 29, 2020 – The Public is hereby informed that the President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Adama Barrow, acting under section 76 of the 1997 Constitution of Republic of The Gambia, is pleased to declare Friday 1st May, 2020, a Public Holiday throughout The Gambia, in observance of International Workers’ Day.

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Barrow spends weekend at his village

Jun 5, 2020, 10:57 AM

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GRA holds orientation seminar for senior managers

Jun 26, 2020, 11:59 AM

The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), under its Human Resources Department yesterday organised a day long orientation seminar for its senior managers across the country.