COVID-19 Update
May 19, 2020, 12:40 PM
In custody since last Monday, the boss of YerimPost and also the creator of Un Café Avec, is being prosecuted for spreading false news and contempt in the exercise of his functions.
In other words, a warrant will not be issued. He will be able to stay at home after his indictment but will remain at the disposal of the Justice who can summon him at any time for the needs of the investigation.
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Bakau embarks on mass testing amid covid-19 cases
May 4, 2020, 1:07 PM
After the confirmation of few newly reported cases of covid-19 in Bakau, the Ministry of Health on Sunday embarked on a massive collection of samples from residents of Bakau – designed to stem the spread of the virus.
Over 2 metric tons of medical supply donation from China arrives in Gambia
Jun 22, 2020, 12:27 PM
On 17 June, over two metric tons of medical supplies donated by China to The Gambia arrived at Banjul International Airport.
Covid 19: ‘a challenging period but Gambia united against it’ – Barrow tells Commonwealth
Jun 25, 2020, 11:29 AM
State House, Banjul, June 24, 2020 –President Adama Barrow has told a virtual meeting of Commonwealth leaders on Covid 19 that the pandemic presented a challenging period for the country but the population is united against it.
‘Rural transformation top priority for Barrow gov’t’
Jun 11, 2020, 12:09 PM
Fafa Ceesay, a Gambian businessman who is also a politician has emphasised that rural transformation is among the top priorities of President Adama Barrow’s government. He added that currently there is an unprecedented development ongoing in rural Gambia in terms of roads, bridges among others.
Gamtel threatens legal action against vandals
Jun 24, 2020, 1:34 PM
The Gambia Telecommunications Company, (GAMTEL) has threatened to pursue the arrest and charge anyone engaged in the destruction, vandalism and sabotage of its copper and fiber optic cables.
‘Above normal rainfall may lead to crops damage, population displacement’
Jun 4, 2020, 10:48 AM
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has predicted that the expected above normal rainfall this season may lead to flooding, particularly over the NBR, URR, WR regions and Greater Banjul Area (GBA).
CRR happy as 9.5 km feeder road project begins
May 5, 2020, 1:22 PM
Communities in Niamina East District, Central River Region are rejoicing as the foundation stone for the construction of a 9.5KM feeder road has begun in earnest.