Ansumana Jammeh passes away
Aug 24, 2020, 4:25 PM
Half-brother of former President Yahya Jammeh passed away on Saturday. He was 45.
Gambia confirms 3 deaths, 148 new cases
Aug 24, 2020, 4:22 PM
The Ministry of Health on Friday in a daily national situation report on coronavirus, stated that the country registered 3 new Covid-19 related deaths and 148 new confirmed cases.
NCCE wraps up massive sensitisation campaign on COVID-19
Aug 24, 2020, 4:16 PM
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) concluded a massive awareness raising campaign on COVID-19 and distribution of face masks as a protective means against the virus.
Penny Appeal interim CEO vows to investigate misconduct in Gambia
Aug 21, 2020, 11:52 AM
The Interim CEO of the International Humanitarian Organisation, Penny Appeal has pledged to investigate recent reports of misconduct involving its charitable activities with partners in The Gambia.
2 Pastors sue gov’t, 3 others over alleged child trafficking
Aug 21, 2020, 11:45 AM
The two Nigerian pastors who were allegedly involved in child trafficking have sued The Gambia Government before the High Court.
4 more covid-19 deaths confirmed
Aug 21, 2020, 11:43 AM
The Gambia’s coronavirus death cases continues to surge as Health ministry recorded 4 new cases on Thursday, bringing the total number of country’s deaths to 81, a crude case-fatality ratio of 3.4%.
Yanks wants to testify but state lawyer says he can’t
Aug 21, 2020, 11:40 AM
Lawyer Abdoulie Sisoho wants the High Court to allow Yankuba Touray to give evidence in his murder trial but the State Lawyer K. Tah said he can’t testify.
Health Ministry boosted with ventilators, medical equipment worth over D11m
Aug 21, 2020, 11:34 AM
As part of their contributions towards the fight against coronavirus in The Gambia, Project Aid The Gambia together with the German Embassy in Gambia has donated 34 ventilators, 18 hospital beds and other medical accessories worth more than D11.5 million to the Ministry of Health.
Beakanyang director suggests creation of national peace council
Aug 21, 2020, 11:25 AM
The executive director of Beakanyang organisation has suggested that the Gambia government create what he called a National Peace Council (NPC) to enlighten communities about importance of peace and also tackle communal disputes.
Gambia confirms 14 covid-19 deaths
Aug 20, 2020, 12:05 PM
The Gambia’s coronavirus death cases continue to increase as the Health Ministry recorded 14 new deaths on Wednesday, bringing the total causalities to 77, a crude case-fatality ratio of 3.4%.
Fish vendors decry hike in fish prices amid covid-19
Aug 20, 2020, 11:52 AM
Amid the rapid surge of covid-19 cases in the country, local fish vendors within the communities of Gunjur, Sanyang and Tanji have decried the current rise in prices of fish due to less activity of fishing vessels.
Health Promotion director says covid-19 free number is functional
Aug 20, 2020, 11:48 AM
Director of Health Promotions and Education has confirmed full functionality of Covid-19 toll free number following reports and fury over it not being answered when called.
Murder case transferred to High Court
Aug 20, 2020, 11:43 AM
Magistrate Mam Samba of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court yesterday transferred the murder case involving Amadou John to the High Court. He has been charged with murder contrary to Section 187 of the Criminal Code.
Furious transport union president questions Gambia’s democracy
Aug 19, 2020, 12:56 PM
The president of The Gambia National Transport Union, Omar Ceesay, has questioned the type of democracy being practised in The Gambia, as fury mounts over the way the Senegalese forces mount checkpoints in Bwaim and Kanilai, saying it disturbs Gambia’s transport system.
Kanifing General Hospital converted to covid-19 treatment centre
Aug 19, 2020, 12:46 PM
Ministry of Health has announced that effective Monday 24 August 2020, Kanifing General Hospital will be used as a Covid-19 Treatment Centre.
Gambia: Senegalese soldier quarantined as 244 new covid-19 cases confirmed
Aug 19, 2020, 12:40 PM
A Senegalese soldier and a Malaysian national who entered the country through Amdalai Border have been taken to quarantine as the country’s coronavirus confirmed cases surpassed 2000.
Ex NAWEC MD declines gov’t foreign service offer
Aug 19, 2020, 12:38 PM
The former managing director of National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), Alpha Robinson, has declined the redeployment to foreign service at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad.
Kartong urges dissolved VDC to resign
Aug 19, 2020, 12:23 PM
The people of Kartong, Kombo South District are calling on their dissolved village development committee (VDC) members to resign.