COP26 presidents urge gov’ts to strengthen the Climate Ambition Alliance
May 6, 2021, 1:01 PM
Religious Organisations in the US reject sanctions against Cuba
May 6, 2021, 1:00 PM
Washington, May 5 (Prensa Latina) US Religious and Faith Organizations asked in a letter to the Government of President Joe Biden, the lifting of the sanctions imposed by the administration of former President Donald Trump that are still in force.
3 Years Jotna doesn't trust AG's withdrawal charges
May 5, 2021, 1:07 PM
The ‘3 Years Jotna’ is not convinced and does not trust the Attorney General's decision to withdraw the criminal charges against their executive members and set them free, claiming the decision is politically motivated.
Rising unemployment forces youths on betting
May 5, 2021, 1:04 PM
One of the fastest ways to disintegrate a society is giving free rein to gambling and its related menaces, as it is against both Islam and Christian teachings and doctrines and as well as its norms and values.
In Musa Yalli Batchilly’s trial, defence files motion against judgement
May 5, 2021, 12:57 PM
Defence Counsel Kijera, representing Musa Yalli Batchilly, who was charged with fraud and obtaining money by false pretence, yesterday informed the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court before Principal Magistrate Isatou Janneh-Njie that he has filed a motion against a judgment which was supposed to be delivered yesterday. He said that he has appealed at the High Court for a stay of proceedings.
Jambanjelly residents narrate ordeal with state security
May 5, 2021, 12:43 PM
Three residents of Jambanjelly yesterday appeared before the TRRC, narrating the incident of 14 December 2004, which occurred between the state security officers and the community of Jambanjelly that led to the detention and torture of some individuals.
BCC Mayoress: IEC should never be funded by private institutions
May 5, 2021, 12:37 PM
During a presentation of the Election Bill 2021 at the National Assembly on Tuesday, the mayoress of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, challenged the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to never receive any funding from any source other than the central government.
Sarr meets Barrow, discusses Mary’s ecology rehabilitation, others
May 5, 2021, 12:33 PM
Colonel Sam Sarr, former UN rep in the dying days of Jammeh on Monday met president Adama Barrow to discuss a project involving an ecological hazard in the Kombo St. Mary's vicinity that requires urgent rehabilitation.
2 women convicted of conspiracy, stealing
May 4, 2021, 11:54 AM
Principal Magistrate Isatou Janneh-Njie of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court yesterday convicted and sentenced Kumba Secka and Mai Baldeh to pay a fine of D25,000 each in default to serve 6 months imprisonment for conspiracy, and D25,000 each in default to serve 6 months in prison for stealing.
Post dictatorship election, GPU expresses journalists’ safety concern
May 4, 2021, 11:44 AM
Sheriff Bojang, the president of The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has stated that as the country goes into the first-post dictatorship presidential election in December, the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity remain a concern to the GPU.
‘Jammeh trial in Gambia may cause instability’
May 4, 2021, 11:36 AM
Reed Brody, an American human right lawyer known as Dictator Hunter, said if former self-exiled President Yahya Jammeh is to face trial in The Gambia, it may cause instability because his supporters are still in denial of the atrocities committed by him.
Lawyer Gomez explains how he disregards Jammeh’s directive
May 4, 2021, 11:26 AM
Patrick Gomez, a senior state counsel under the Ministry of Justice yesterday before the TRRC, revealed that he had disregarded former President Yahya Jammeh’s order that sought to interfere with his court proceedings involving a taxi driver and the state military officers in 2016.
Lack of electricity triggers longstanding depression at Touba Manduwar
May 4, 2021, 11:18 AM
Residents of Touba Manduwar in the Kombo Central District, West Coast Region (WCR) have expressed depression over what they called a long-standing lack of electricity despite the installation of electrical poles in some parts of the village for over a year.
Foreign Minister Tangara calls for maritime security
May 4, 2021, 11:15 AM
BANJUL, 28 April 2021: The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, has urged the Gulf of Guinea countries to synergise and strengthen efforts with a view to curbing maritime threats along the coast.
Row at UTG over missing grades, lecturers’ absenteeism
May 3, 2021, 11:40 AM
Students of the University of The Gambia (UTG) are complaining excessively over what they described as “missing grades and the frequent absenteeism of lecturers”. The episode has sparked a heated debate among Gambians within and outside the country.
Bansang youths give 3 months ultimatum to NAWEC
May 3, 2021, 11:26 AM
Following a mounting pressure from youths of Bansang demanding a sit down with the national utilities company, the managing director of NAWEC over the weekend traveled to the provincial town for a meeting that resulted in an ultimatum to fix the water problem within three months.
Jambur women gardeners decry poor water sources
May 3, 2021, 11:07 AM
The women gardeners of Jambur village in the Kombo South District, West Coast Region (WCR) have sulkily complained over what they called poor water sources in their agricultural site for over a year.
Ex-NAMs, governors meet Barrow ahead of 2021 presidential election
May 3, 2021, 11:04 AM
Over 50 former National Assembly Members (NAMs) including regional governors of the former and current regimes over the weekend met President Adama Barrow at his office at State House, Banjul, as the race towards the much anticipated 2021 presidential election is getting nearer.