September 20, 2022
Gambia: GPF Suspends Unofficial Police Checkpoints
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has announced the suspension of all unofficial Police checkpoints countywide. Read more »
Gambia: Friendship Hotel Murder Case Lands in Court
Twenty-five -year-old lady was yesterday arraigned before Principal Magistrate Omar Jabang of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court and charged with murder contrary to Section 187 and… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Gambia: NRA Presents Safety Jackets, Torch Lights to GPF
The National Road Authority (NRA) last Tuesday presented safety jackets and torch lights to The Gambia Police Force (GPF) at a ceremony held at the Police headquarters in Banjul. Read more »
Gambia: On Drivers Nationwide Strike!
Transport infrastructure is an integral component of the transport system of any country. Read more »
Gambia: 'Media Plays Vital Role in Lawmaking Process'
A renowned Gambian right activist, Madi Jobarteh has spoken highly of the indispensable role of the media in lawmaking process. He said media creates a platform to collect public… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Gambia: Transport Union Not Open for Dialogue Says Director Drammeh
Essa Drammeh, the director of Transport at the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, said the Gambia Transport Union did not give them (ministry) room for negotiation… Read more »
Gambia: Court Convicts Man Found With Fake Currencies
Magistrate T. Bayo of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court convicted and sentenced one Salieu Nyang to a fine of D100,000 in default to serve four years imprisonment for being in… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Gambia: Police Warn, Transport Ministry Put Measures to Tackle Drivers' Sit-Down Strike
The Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure on Saturday announced measures to use amid the Transports Union's decision to withhold services throughout the country pending… Read more »
Gambia: Magistrate Krubally Urges Govt to Support Sign Language Interpreters
Principal Magistrate Muhammad Krubally, who is also the Chairman of The Gambia Federation of the Disabled has urged the Government of The Gambia to support and employ sign language… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Concerned About Frequent Road Accidents - Says Transport PS
The Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure on Tuesday, 6 September, 2022, organised a day-long sensitisation workshop for over 40 journalists from the print and electronic… Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - On Compensation of Jabang Victims, Subvention to Media Houses Among Others
Mr. President, the recent demolition exercise that was conducted in August this year at Jabang and led by the Department of Physical Planning and Housing leaving many affected… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Gambia: Health Ministry Places Temporal Ban On the Sales of Syrup Paracetamol
The Ministry of Health has in a statement dated 7 September 2022 and signed by director of Health Services, Dr. Mustapha Bittaye, ordered the suspension of syrup paracetamol till… Read more »
September 08, 2022
Gambia: Literacy - We Are Called to Leadership: the Enduring Responsibility of Lawyers
Keynote Address by FaFa Edrissa M'Bai Read more »
September 07, 2022
Gambia: Govt Urged to Address Harm Caused By Gambling
Despite the fact that sport betting is considered legal in The Gambia, it is also important to note that it has already begun to raise menace in the society as a good number of the… Read more »
Gambia: Drug Dealer Caught up By Long Arm of the Law
Principal Magistrate Omar Jabang of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on the 1st September, 2022, convicted and sentenced one Modou Sarr to a fine of D150,000 in default to serve two… Read more »
Gambia: GBA Engages Stakeholders On Dangers of Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing
The Gambia Bankers Association (GBA) over the weekend concluded a two-day training for security personnel and members of the banks and micro- finance institutions on Anti-Money… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Gambia: Boy Arrested for Reportedly Stabbing Student to Death
Police in the Upper River Region (URR) have arrested a 14 year-old-boy (carpenter in training) in one of the villages of URR for reportedly stabbing another 14 year-old-boy to… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Gambia: Senegambia Traders Lament Cross-Border Challenge, Govt Reacts
The Gambia and Senegal have signed multiple trade agreements and bilateral relations but traders continue to register challenges despite some privileges offered. Read more »
Gambia: CBG Rescinds Restrictions On FCD, Shipment of Foreign Exchange
The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) announced the decision to rescind the recent restrictions on Foreign Currency Deposits (FCDs) and shipment of foreign exchange. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Hotel School Students Exposed to Revenue Laws
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) recently convened a two-day forum, where they exposed students of Gambia Hotel School to the mandates and revenue laws of the authority. Read more »
Gambia: Consular Jawara Threatens to Drag KMC to Court Over Garbage Issue
Seasoned diplomat, Haggi Jawara, who is The Gambia's consular general in Angola has threatened to drag the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) to court if the country's biggest… Read more »
August 31, 2022
Gambia: Let's Fight Against Rape!
Rape is a societal issue that needs to be uprooted for the safety of our citizens. It is part of a broader Gender-Based Violence stereotype that is wreaking havoc in communities. Read more »
Gambia: NAWEC Initiates Compensation for Landowners in Brikama for Spillage Caused By Floods
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has initiated compensation plans for some affected landowners in communities in Brikama including Kembujeh Sabu Kunda, following… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Rwanda: UK Govt and Law Society At Loggerheads Over London-Kigali Asylum Pact
The Law Society of England and Wales has vowed to prevent the UK government's plans to send asylum seekers who crossed the Channel into Britain to Rwanda as it "raises questions… Read more »
Gambia: Health Ministry Vows to Deal With 'Dubious Practices' On E-Birth
Modou Njai, the director of Health Promotion and Education has stated that the Ministry of Health has learned with "dismay" the conduct of certain officers in the ongoing National… Read more »