Ambassador French was at the State House Wednesday for a courtesy call on President Adama Barrow to discuss the country’s human rights situation since her last visit in August 2019. French lauded the commitment from the government which ensured the respect for the rights of the people and the promotion of democracy in The Gambia.
She also noted the vibrancy of civil society organisations and parliamentary democracy in the country as another example of the successes registered in the country.
28 October 2022, Banjul –Sustainable growth of The Gambia’s oyster sector depends on better production and responsible resource management, according to an upgrading strategy presented to 50 experts and stakeholders today. It will improve the livelihoods of the women who dominate this small-scale sector and can turn the tide on declining oyster stocks.
Serrekunda market vendors and shop owners have declined interviews with journalists about the high cost of living and prices of basic food commodities.
The Department of Fisheries (DoF) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matter (MoFWR-NAMs) through the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation’s Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) project recently handed over fish preservation coolers, gloves, knives, aprons and tarpaulins to 250 fish vendors, mostly women, across the country.
Abubakarr S. Jeng, the national security adviser has revealed that the suspect in Sukuta-Jabang Traffic Lights shooting had told investigators that he was a “rebel” who had fought in the Cassamance rebellion.
