Amir Trawally calls for unity as he delivers Eid-ul-Fitr message
May 27, 2020, 12:44 PM
All praise belongs to Allah Almighty Who has blessed us with the Holy Month of Ramadan and has enabled us to come to the end of this year’s Ramadan.
If the Yes-vote is less than 44 out of the 57 legislators, then the Bill will be rejected – meaning another opportunity will not be given to hold the referendum.
The National Assembly has 53 elected members with five being nominated by the President, bringing the total number of 58. Out of 53 elected lawmakers, one has passed away in January 2020 with his seat being vacant until today.
However, it is important to note that the speaker is not eligible to vote.
In the Assembly, UDP has 23 MPs, 9 independent MPs, 4 from PDOIS, 5 from the former ruling party, 5 from NRP, 4 from GDC and 2 from PPP.
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Brussels Airlines assures continuous Banjul service
Aug 5, 2020, 11:59 AM
Press release
Brussels Airlines are committed to continue our regular service to Banjul despite the many challenges in recent weeks and regrets that it has not been able to provide a stable flight offer on its Banjul-Brussels route in recent weeks. We know that many of our guests are waiting to find a seat on a flight to Brussels.
Fears grow over Gambia-Senegal border tensions
Sep 22, 2020, 12:12 PM
A local news outlet – Emedia in Senegal has described it “quite worrying” the confrontations at the Gambia-Senegal border in recent times.
UDP reacts to recent spike in crime
Apr 13, 2021, 11:25 AM
In a statement released on Saturday on the United Democratic Party (UDP) official Facebook account, the party observes with alarm and horror the recent spike in incidents of violent crimes such as rape and murder happening with a disturbing frequency in hitherto quiet and peaceful communities of Tanjie, Sanyang and Busumbala.